1
November
2011

North End Halloween Parade Goes on Despite Snowtober

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Unfortunately for many New England communities, “Old Man Winter” crashed the Halloween festivities, leaving millions without power and parents having to cancel trick or treating this year.  But not the North End.  Despite Jack Frost’s early visit, the North End community continued with the 2011 Halloween Parade, sponsored by the Madonna Della Cava Society and City of Boston Special Events, and strolled through the waterfront neighborhood streets with the Saint Alfio’s and NorthEast Italian Band leading the way and families of little ghouls and gals trailing behind.  The band trumpeted such classics as Mickey Mouse, When the Saints Come Marching in, and more!  The North End and Waterfront fun continued with inflatable bouncing entertainment, DJ music and family activities.

Children and family parade through the North End streets during the 2011 Halloween Parade

 

26
October
2011

Boston’s North End Rich With Historic Places To Visit And Live

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Boston is a city known the world over for its’ density of true historic and cultural landmarks. The North End, home to some of the city’s most charismatic businesses and residents and many of the architectural icons that define the urban landscape, boasts ten properties on the National Register of Historic Places. Step out the door of your North End condo and stroll through North Square – Mariner’s House, Pierce-Hichborn House, and Paul Revere’s House are all within a stone’s throw of one another.

Property values of North End real estate are kept strong by the proximity of historic structures such as St. Stephen’s Church on Hanover Street, gateway to the hustle and bustle of Government Center, and the Old North Church on Commercial Street, one of the most recognizable houses of worship in the country. Surrounded by still-standing reminders of the foundation of this country, North End condos make a great place to call home for those who relish in history and tradition.

Front view of the entrance to the North End's Vermont Building

The Vermont Building in Boston's historic North End

For those who want to be as close as can be to a piece of history, consider The Vermont Building at 10 Thatcher Street. Added to the National Register in 1984, this luxurious landmark of luxury Boston real estate boasts ornate detailing coupled with modern amenities such as moveable closets and custom kitchens. Also known as the Marketplace Building, this brick, marble and granite building is home to some of the finest lofts in town. Only footsteps from the waterfront, the Vermont Building is in fine company among Boston’s premier luxury real estate – and some beautiful examples of North End history.

To find out more about living in the Vermont Building or any of the other fantastic North End condos and lofts on the market today, contact us for more information or to schedule a showing.

20
September
2011

Celebrity Chef Jody Adams to open new Restaurant at the Atlantic Wharf:Trade

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Chef Jody Adams on the Boston Waterfront. Photo by Michael Diskin.This is just one more sign that Boston’s waterfront is becoming the city’s center of  sophistication and fun.  Celebrity Chef Jody Adam’s, well known for Rialto, a top rated restaurant in Cambridge that has earned praise from Gourmet as well as Food and Wine magazines, will soon be opening “Trade at Atlantic Wharf.”  The restaurant will feature modern Mediterranean cuisine inspired by Spanish, Italian, and Greek styles.  Some of the known menu items include grilled bluefish, roast chicken marinated in lemon, slow-cooked stuffed pork and braised beef short ribs priced from $23 to $30.

Jody Adams has been in the game for decades, and continues to impress the culinary and restauranteuring world today.  A renowned chef, author, world traveler, and Top Chef Masters contestant, Adams seems to do everything relating to food.  “Trade at Atlantic Wharf” is sure to be one of Boston’s next hot new restaurant destination!

The Seaport District is exploding with popularity.  Many new restaurants like Trade, as well as art galleries and beautiful luxury loft conversions have made many compare this part of Boston to neighborhoods like New York’s SoHo.  If you are interested in real estate or information about living in Boston’s Seaport District, contact CL Waterfront Properties today!

12
September
2011

Prado becomes new focus for NEWRA Parks Committee

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Equestrian Statue of Paul Revere in the Prado with the North Church in the Background

NEWRA Parks and Recreation Committee plans to restore the Prado

Prado has become the new center of attention for the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association’s Parks and Recreations Committee. A NEWRA monthly meeting was recently held this week at the Nazzaro Center and the committee expressed the Prado being in poor condition with crumbling brick, unkempt trees and weathered granite features.

The committee hopes to raise awareness to the historical site in the North End during the 150th birthday of sculptor Cyrus E. Dallin who created the Equestrian Statue of Paul Revere that resides in the Prado.

Even though Cyrus E. Dallin’s birthday is on November 22, the committee plans to throw the event in April 2012 in conjunction with the Cyrus E. Dallin Art Museum in Arlington, Massachusetts.

2
September
2011

Hazmat Truck Re-Routing Proposal

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Driving through Boston can be a tricky business – especially if you’re driving a truck carrying hazardous material. The fiery truck accident on Route 1 in Saugus in July made many people much more aware of the potential threat of a hazardous material truck accident in the city of Boston.

Hazmat Truck Accident in Saugus MA

Hazmat Truck Explosion on Route 1 in Saugus

Currently streets going through the North End – including Atlantic Ave., Commercial St., Cross St. and North Washington St. – experience 100+ hazmat trucks each day. The consequences of an accident as bad as the hazmat truck explosion in July would be disastrous in the city of Boston. Many concerned residents of the North End and Waterfront District attended the public hearing held at the Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s headquarters last week to voice their opinions regarding the re-routing of pass-through trucks from Boston streets to highways outside the city such as Route 128. Based upon the 182-page public safety analysis conducted by an independent, Ohio-based research company it has been strongly recommended that the trucks be re-routed to highways outside of the city. While the majority of city officials, including Mayor Menino, support the proposed re-routing of these pass-through hazmat trucks there is opposition from the trucking companies as a result of the increased time and cost that this re-routing would cause.

If you’re living in a North End apartment you should vote to have these trucks re-routed to highways outside of the city. In the upcoming weeks similar public hearings will be held in suburbs such as Quincy, Waltham and Stoneham. Additionally, residents and businesses can comment on the proposal via email at bostonhazmat@state.ma.us until September 23rd. To read the full article about the hazmat truck re-routing click here.

10
August
2011

Historic Unity Celebration in the North End features Chinese Music and Dance

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On July 27, the Saint Joseph Society, a charitable organization based in Boston’s North End, put on the Historic Unity Celebration.  This event was intended to pay homage to the cultures and traditions of the many ethnic groups that have immigrated through Boston’s North End and are now such a strong part of the Boston community.

Although Boston’s largest present-day Chinese population resides in Chinatown, many Chinese entered Boston via the North End. The program featured multiple Chinese dance and musical performances, including a guest dance appearance by one of Shanghai’s most acclaimed dancers!  See more here: http://www.northendwaterfront.com/home/2011/8/3/chinese-music-and-dance-at-the-historic-unity-celebration-in.html

Interested in more information regarding buying or renting real estate in Boston’s historic North End? Contact CL Waterfront today!

28
July
2011

High End Sales Push City & Waterfront’s Prices up 10%

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Boston’s Downtown Condo Market is booming this year.  The overall median price for Boston rose by 10.2 percent to $487,000 this year, while luxury building prices rose 13.1 percent to a median of $735,000.  Both of these metrics are only about $15,000 shy of 2008 peak prices just before the financial crisis frightened buyers.

Boston WaterfrontAlthough these numbers seem good, citywide home sales in Boston have declined by 10% since last year.  The increase in both medians is likely due to the 26.8 percent increase in high-priced luxury condominium sales, most of which are in the downtown Boston area.  Another major factor allowing prices to increase while sales decrease is that there is simply less supply, giving sellers more power in the market.  Debra Taylor Blair, president of the Listing Information Network, a Boston company that tracks the city’s downtown condo market, presented the idea that “Sellers can rent their properties out and more than cover their mortgage.”  This at least partially explains home-owners’ reluctance to sell, and points to positive trends in market confidence despite the sales decrease.

John Ranco, a broker with the South End’s Hammond Residential Real Estate, also pointed out that much of last year’s sales were driven by federal home buyer tax credit.  These incentives mainly affect first-time home buyers, and therefore lower-priced sales.  Again, this helps explain 2011’s lower sales quantities but higher prices.

To read more about Boston’s booming real estate prices, visit Boston.com’s article at http://articles.boston.com/2011-07-26/business/29817026_1_condo-market-condo-prices-debra-taylor-blair.

Interested in buying or learning more about Boston Luxury Condos?  Contact CL Waterfront today!

18
July
2011

Mayor Menino Hosts “Rockin’ Pool Party” in North End

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The North End neighborhood splashed the summer heat away this Sunday at the “Rockin’ Pool Party” hosted by Mayor Menino and Boston Centers for Youth & Families at the North End’s Mirabella Pool.

During the pool party, there was plenty of swimming, games and activities to enjoy. There was also a free cookout and an ice cream truck serving up delicious foods during the summer fun.  The Mayor and his wife  greeted fellow Bostonians who attended.

To read more about the event, visit the NorthEndWaterfront.com article, “Rockin’ Pool Party” at North End’s Mirabella Pool Hosted by Mayor Menino”.

Mayor Menino and the North End beat the summer heat during the "Rockin' Pool Party" at Mirabella Pool

 

30
June
2011

Boston Harborfest Celebrates Independence Near Waterfront

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Boston Harbor Fest held near Boston Waterfront and North End neighborhoods

Boston Harborfest kicks offs this year from June 29th to July 4th.

It’s that patriotic time of year to start celebrating the independence of this great nation.  And Oh what a fun-filled and exciting Fourth of July it will be on the Boston Waterfront.  Fireworks, barbeques, frosty beverages, historical actors… we can’t think of any better way to commemorate our nation’s birthday than here in one of the greatest cities in American history.

The Boston Harborfest is already in full swing, kicking off its opening ceremony Wednesday, June 29.  Its festivities carry on until July 4th with more than 200 daily events for you to enjoy.  It’s definitely a big favorite Independence Day event of ours here in the North End and Boston Waterfront.  You can find that everything takes place either at Faneuil Hall or around the Government Plaza – a very short walk from many of our Boston Waterfront luxury real estate.

For more information about the event, please visit http://www.bostonharborfest.com And Happy Fourth of July from all of us at CL Waterfront Properties ,LLC!

 

20
June
2011

Boston Bruins Celebrate the Stanley Cup with Boston Waterfront Neighbors

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The Stanley Cup once again was raised high over the Boston Waterfront neighborhood with the Boston Bruins and friends. But the celebration didn’t stop here.  The Cup was also paraded through the city on Saturday, starting from the Garden in the North End and through a sea of ‘black & yellow’ all the way to Copley Plaza.  But while it was here on the Waterfront at the Union Wharf luxury buildings, NorthEndWaterfront.com captured these great photos.

Boston Bruins Celebrate the Stanley Cup with Boston Waterfront Neighbors

Zdeno Chara raises the Stanley Cup over Boston Waterfront!

Boston Bruins Celebrate the Stanley Cup with Boston Waterfront Neighbors

Rich Peverley raises the Stanley Cup!

Boston Bruins Celebrate the Stanley Cup with Boston Waterfront Neighbors

Boston Bruins players (from left to right): Nathan Horton, Zdeno Chara, Rich Peverley, Dennis Seidenberg and Andrew Ference pose with the Cup at the Boston Waterfront.

Boston Bruins Celebrate the Stanley Cup with Boston Waterfront Neighbors

It's a Stanley Cup celebration with family and friends on the Boston Waterfront!

The 1971-1972 Boston Bruins engraving on Stanley Cup. It's been 39 years since it's return to Boston.

 

NorthEndWaterfront.com photos, courtesy of Dan Flaherty.