Once the West End Civic Association (WECA) and the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) heard through the grapevine of a possible proposal to build a 700-foot structure at 251 Causeway Street, along North Washington Street, within the Bulfinch Triangle, section…
Month: September 2022
North End, Surrounding Neighborhoods See Slight Increase in Positive COVID Tests
The North End and surrounding neighborhoods saw a slight increase in individuals testing positive for covid from the previous week. According to data released by the Boston Public Health Commission, 619 residents of the Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Downtown, the…
North End Dodges Split Annual Baseball Series
Following two wins in North Adams the North End Athletic Association (NEAA) Dodges baseball team dropped the final two games of the 31st LaFesta Baseball Tournament at Puopolo Park. “The exchange was a continuation of this fabulous tradition of competition,…
9.4 Miles of New Bike Lanes; ‘Citywide Design Process’; Safety Improvements Announced
Mayor Michelle Wu was joined by city officials and bike activists for a press conference on Sept. 6 at the Tobin Community Center to announce new bike lanes and safety measures in the city. Wu began her remarks by stating…
In Brief
NEAA Golf Tourney Benefit Draws 153 Players Indian Ridge Country Club was the site of the 2022 annual North End Athletic Association (NEAA) biggest fundraiser. The benefit event was sold out, the proceeds will support many sport programs, several community…
North Washington Street Bridge Construction Look-Ahead Through Sept. 17
This is a brief overview of construction operations and impacts for the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project. MassDOT will provide additional notices as needed for high-impact work and changes to traffic configurations beyond those described below. Orange Line Shutdown…
Climate Change Is Everywhere, All at Once
About a dozen years ago, the New York Times columnist and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Tom Friedman wrote a column in which he explained that “global warming” was a misnomer for the coming changes to the earth’s environment. He quoted some…
Serena Williams Is An Inspiration for Everybody
We wish to add our voice to the universal acclaim for tennis star Serena Williams, who played her last match this past week at the U.S. Open. The life story of Serena and her sister Venus, as depicted in the…
Opinion
By Phil Orlandella Feast are Historical/Traditional Part of the North End North End Feast are truly a historical and traditional part of the neighborhood. They remind people of generations gone by, while paying tribute to society patron saints. Annual feast…