The City Council Committee on Ways and Means held a hearing on Monday regarding a grant from the Coronavirus Relief Fund. The Council discussed a “message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of…
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North Washington Street Bridge (Charlestown Bridge) Construction Look-Ahead: May 3-16
Travel Impacts • Overnight Lane Reductions: Overnight lane reductions in both directions will continue during weeknights from 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. At least one lane across the bridge and all turn movements will be available. • N. Washington Street…
Local Restaurants Find Unique Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day
While a traditional meal out with Mom to celebrate Mother’s Day is out of the question this year, some local restaurants offering takeout and delivery are thinking of other ways to mark the occasion. Bin 26 Enoteca at 26 Charles…
Walsh Appoints John Dempsey as Commissioner of the Boston Fire Department
Mayor Martin J. Walsh last week announced the appointment of longtime Boston firefighter John (Jack) Dempsey as Commissioner of the Boston Fire Department. Commissioner Dempsey has served in the interim role of Commissioner since the retirement of former Commissioner Joe…
Lanterns Lit in Old North Church Steeple
Last weekend, the Old North Church and Historic Site, on the 245th anniversary of two signal lanterns shining in the dark of its steeple, were lit for inspiration in times of challenge. Two ceremonial lanterns were lit to mark the…
Boston Fund Steering Committee Awards More Emergency Grants
An additional $3 million in funds have been approved to support 29 organizations that provide essential services to front-line workers, healthcare providers and Boston families well-being is most immediately impacted by the COVID-19 health emergency according to the Boston Resiliency…
Columbus Park Open, New Game in Place, Playground Closed
Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) have advised that while the park remains open, the playground is closed for social distancing programs related to COVID-19. However, throughout the medical crisis the blue lighted trellis also remains open and a new…
North End’s Bricco Now Open for Take Out
DePasquale Ventures announced that Bricco Restaurant, 241 Hanover Street, Boston, is now open for take-out. From noon until 8 p.m. daily. Bricco will be offering take-out specific menus which can be found on their website, www.Bricco.com and can be made…
NEWNC Community Election in Jeopardy
For the first time since the inception of the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) the community organization had to postpone its annual May election of board members until possible other options can be determined, if any are plausible. Many reasons…
City Proposes Operating Budget and Capital Plan
Mayor Martin Walsh is proposing a fiscally responsible operating budget and Capital Plan to meet the needs of Boston. Recommendations call for $3.65 billion Fiscal Year 2021 operating budget and $3 billion Fiscal Year 2021-2025 Capital Plan, building on years…