Finally, following years and years of public hearings, neighborhood meetings, lobbying, support and opposition and a wealth of elected officials’ support, MassDOT has finally designated a developer for the Central Artery Parcel 9 site. Named as the developer, Normandy Real…
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Residents Balk at Franchise
There seems to be a storm brewing in the North End relating to franchise chains re-occupying vacant local stores. The possibility of a second 7-Eleven franchise has prompted a petition opposing the Hanover Street opening at the site currently occupied…
There is a Boston City Council Race
While all the attention has been given to the Mayor of Boston race, let’s not forget there are Boston City Council at Large and District races as well. Surely, the race to become the City’s top politician deserves top billing…
Chamber Planning Many Community Endeavors
It should be noted that the North End Chamber of Commerce is making every effort to become more and more involved with community activities. One of the endeavors currently being planned is a major street clean-up in conjunction with the…
Feasts Attract Thousands of Visitors
North End feasts are traditions dating back many years. The season started off with several processions of patron saints and from July and August many societies will conduct numerous feasts on Hanover, Battery, North, Fleet, Thatcher and Endicott Streets. Working…
Salem Street Starting to Look Good
Salem Street refurbishing by the City of Boston Department of Public Works (DPW) has made a difference to the busy street. Sidewalk repairs and new lighting help improve the appearance of the one-way street that leads to the Old North…
Government Center Garage Plans Merit Consideration
The development of the Government Center Garage has received an awful lot of attention over the years. Original plans were simply over scaled and they were not accepted by the neighborhoods adjacent to the under used and unsightly parking garage.…
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West End Pantry cupboards are bare The West End Pantry, located in the West End Library, is seeking donations to continue to service about 120 clients per month. It’s important to keep this valuable program open to help needy people…
Downtown View: Boom Times Need Infrastructure
Boston’s economy is back. People want to live in the city rather than commute from far off places. That’s the recipe for new office and residential development. But are Boston and the Massachusetts legislature ready to make it happen without…
Looking at the News: Mayor Menino’s final backyard BBQ a testament to his true legacy
Way down at the furthest tip of Boston on Hyde Park’s Chesterfield Street last Friday, Mayor Tom Menino and 2,000 of his closest friends gathered for the 21st and final backyard BBQ at his home – a backyard BBQ that…