When the City of Boston officially announced that for the second consecutive year that outdoor dining has been authorized in the North End until December, residents expressed some concerns about the project. Like last year, concerns were expressed relating to…
Month: April 2021
NEWRA Opposes New Restaurant Closing Hours
A request for a change in hours by Monica’s Trattoria, 67 Salem Street was voted against (10-15) by the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) at its April monthly meeting. The current closing hour is 11 PM, seven days a week.…
In Brief
RUFF Participated in Survey Responsible Urbanites for Fido (RUFF) recently participated in a Affectiva survey to collect data for the company’s “In Cabin Sensing†platform for animal occupant detention. Affectiva donated $25 for every dog owner that took part in…
North End COVID Update Posted
Last week the North End’s weekly COVID-19 positive test rate decreased after posting a 17.2 percent increase two weeks ago. According to the latest data released by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) last Friday, 2,987 residents were tested and…
Gubernatorial Candidate Downing Outlines His Climate Plan
Gubernatorial Candidate, former State Senator and Boston resident Ben Downing outlined his climate plan that he’d make a priority if elected to the state’s corner office in 2022. In his plan, the Pittsfield native said he wants to achieve 100…
Greenway Conservancy Board Announces New Members
The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy, the non-profit responsible for the management and care of The Greenway, is pleased to announce the election of two new members of its volunteer Board of Directors: Matthew J. “Matt†Conti, retired Portfolio Manager at…
Spring Blooms at the West End Library With Volunteers’ Help
The Friends of the West End Library have been hard at work to renovate the open space in front of this branch of the Boston Public Library. The Friends began working with the Beacon Hill Garden Club to improve the…
Community News
NEWRA May Meeting The next North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) monthly virtual meeting will be held on Thursday, May 8 at 7 PM. NEWNC May Meeting The next North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) monthly virtual meeting will be held on…
FEMA to Reimburse Families up $9,000 Who Lost a Loved One Due to COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. With many families struggling through the pandemic with loss of jobs and income the added expense of providing a funeral for a loved one that succumbed to the virus has…
The Old North Church and Historic Site Re-Opens for Tourists
On Saturday, April 17, the Old North Church & Historic Site will kick-off Patriots’ Day Weekend by re-opening its doors to visitors after a 13-month closure in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Known for “One if by land, and two…