The 240th Annual Lantern Ceremony on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at the Old North Church. On April 18, 1775, two lanterns were hung from the steeple of the Old North Church, launching what would become the American Revolutionary War. Signaling…
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State’s Snow and Ice Removal Cost Almost $130 million
The long winter snowfall cost the state to run $22 million over budget. Nearly $130 million was spent by the state on snow and ice cost during record accumulation. Cost reportedly was at $129.3 million. The state used 6000,000 tons…
Boston Public Market Set to Open This Summer
This summer, the Boston Public Market will open its doors to the long awaited year-round service with over 40 local venders. Staff are busy finalizing design details, developing hands on cooking classes and the marketplace cement floor has been laid.…
Abstract Art
The 2014 abstract sculpture, located on the Greenway, will be reconfigured this year.
Clear the Way
This small foot made path to the nursing home made it difficult for anyone to get through.
North End District 1 Crime Down in February
The month of February has been quiet, according to District A-1 Commanding Boston Police Captain Ken Fong, told residents at last week’s North End Public Safety meeting held in the Nazzaro Community Center. Only one arrest was made for disturbing…
NEMPAC/Revere Memorial Association Receives BCC Fund
Paul Revere Memorial Association and North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) have received a $2,000 grant from the Boston Cultural Council (BCC) for organizations and institutions supporting arts and culture in the City of Boston. The grant winners…
Rep Aaron Michlewitz Files Gun Control Measure
State Representative Aaron Michlewitz has filed legislation that would create a statewide gun offender registry list that would be accessible to the public. The legislation is modeled on similar systems in Baltimore and New York that require defendants convicted of…
NEWNC Supports Full Liquor License Transfer for Hotel
A request by Battery Wharf Hotel, 3 Battery Wharf to transfer a full liquor license to replace the one currently being used was supported (6-0) by the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) at last week’s monthly meeting held in the…
Conservancy Presents Plans for North End Parks
Greenway Conservancy Executive Director Jessie Brackenbury and his staff presented plans for the 2015 scheduled improvements and repairs for North End parks. The community meeting was the third to discuss plans and to seek community import. Brackenbury confirmed that the…