Boston Mayor Martin Walsh participated in a virtual North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) meeting, discussing the status of Columbus Park and the statue of the navigator which has been the decapitated for the second time. During yearly Columbus Day weekends,…
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Licensing Board to Conduct Random Inspections at North End Restaurants
After numerous complaints to the city’s 311 hotline the Boston Licensing Board held a mandatory emergency virtual meeting on ZOOM last week that all North End restaurant owners had to attend or face losing their special outdoor seating permits. Earlier…
In Brief
State Rules Imposed at Dog Park Many violations were handed out by the City to canine owners that were abusing the simple rules related to the North End Dog Park located on Prince and Snow Hill Streets, in DeFilippo Park, causing…
Esplanade Association Welcomes New Director of Development
When Jim Diverio first visited the Charles River Esplanade nearly a decade ago with his wife to watch their daughter participate in the annual Head of the Charles Regatta, he never imagined one day he would join the staff of…
City Council Passes Mayor’s Budget, Edwards Breaks Ranks With Uber Progressives
With the ongoing racial tension sweeping across the nation and calls for police reform in almost every major U.S. city there was an emotional debate last week in the City Council over Mayor Martin Walsh proposed budget. Since the killing…
NEAD Awards Raymond and Michelina Costa Scholarships
Year after year, North End Against Drugs (NEAD) has presented scholarships and gift certificates to students in private and public schools through the non-profit organization’s Raymond and Michelina Costa Memorial Fund. Through the generosity of several businesses and individuals, this…
MWRA Annual Water Quality Report Is in the Mail
Throughout the month of June, the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority will be mailing its Annual Water Quality Report to every household in its service area. The report also ensures that the water system meets every federal and state drinking water standard. “Of…
Area A-1 Sees 14-Percent Reduction in Part One Crime
As the first half of 2020 was drawing to a close, Area A-1 had seen a 14-percent reduction in incidents of violent and property crime from last year. According to Boston Police, 835 Part One crimes were reported from Jan.…
Pops to Air Virtual 4th of July Special; No Live Fireworks to Mark the Occasion This Year
This year, instead of gathering around the Hatch Shell, you’ll have to gather around your television for the Boston Pops virtual Fourth of July spectacular. There will be no live performance or fireworks on the Esplanade this year because of…
North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Construction Look-Ahead Through July 11
Virtual Meetings for Traffic Shifting onto Temporary Bridge •Traffic will begin shifting onto the temporary North Washington Street Bridge starting on July 17. •The are three virtual meetings and one is available: •Thursday, July 2nd, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. Registration…