By a vote of 14-0, the North End Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) supported plans by LLC to convert the building at 81-81A Prince Street from four apartments and one store to five apartments. The ground-floor commercial space will be renovated…
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MassDevelopment issues tax-exempt bond to repurpose Knights of Columbus Building for Senior Affordable Housing
MassDevelopment has issued a $6.4 million tax-exempt bond on behalf of 41 N. Margin Senior Apartments, LLC, an affiliate of East Boston Community Development Corporation (EBCDC) and Affirmative Investments, Inc., which is using bond proceeds to receive a 99-year lease…
Renovated North End parks reopen
Several public parks, including Puopolo Park in the North End have been completely improved and reopened by the Boston Parks Department. Both Langone Field and the Puopolo Park in the North End were among the public parks reopened. A combination…
Cumulative COVID-19 test rate up slightly
The cumulative COVID-19 positive test rate in the North End and the surrounding neighborhoods increased slightly while the weekly positive test rate decreased for a fourth week in a row. According to the latest data released by the Boston Public…
Walsh announces Scholarships to diversify Boston EMS
Building on a commitment to promote diversity and inclusion among the ranks of Boston Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Boston EMS Chief James Hooley last Friday announced new paramedic certification scholarships for current EMS members. Coordinated…
BPL announces morning hours for BPL-To-Go
On Feb. 11, the Boston Public Library announced that its branches will now offer morning hours for BPL To Go services. Starting on February 12, branches will be open on Fridays from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., giving patrons more flexibility when picking up and dropping…
NEWNC Approves Occupancy Change
There was only one voting agenda item on the February monthly meeting of the North End Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) and an update on the status of the North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) progress relating to the…
Outdoor Dining plans presented by City
Implications of Outdoor Restaurant Dining in the North End was discussed on January 27 with NEWRA and NEWNC hosted by the City of Boston Neighborhood Services and chaired by John Romano NE/WE Liaison. The public meeting was held to engage…
Annual Tunnel of Love at Columbus Park
Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) for the fourth consecutive year have produced the very popular “Tunnel of Love” at the waterfront park. “We’re delighted to be able to bring back the Tunnel of Love with its illuminated red hearts…
Community News
NEWRA Meeting The next North End Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) monthly meeting will be held Thursday, March 11 at 7 PM. NEWNC Meeting The next North End Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) monthly meeting will be held on Monday, March 8…