NorthEndWaterfront.com is a neighborhood-focused website created to share local “news and views” about the North End / Waterfront area of Boston, Massachusetts. Articles on the Home page are generally posted by the editor, Matt Conti, unless attributed to another source. This site does not sell advertising or receive compensation.
We welcome your news and photos which can be sent to info@northendwaterfront.com. Readers can also post comments and/or to post on the Forum. Please read the Comment and Forum Post Policy and also see the important disclosures at the bottom of this page.
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Neighborhood News
The original idea for this website was to report on public meetings that impact the neighborhood with the goal of encouraging participation and transparency. These issues are literally happening on our own streets and we should all pay attention and take part!
A tremendous amount of information is presented and discussed at local meetings and events. Other than a handful of active participants, most of the neighborhood has no idea what is going on. The major Boston newspapers have cut back on nearly all neighborhood reporting and the community papers are also struggling. The investigative reporters that previously attended public meetings are simply not there anymore.
This blog is an attempt to inform and comment on the “micro-news” and “goings on” that make living in our unique and historic neighborhood so special. We also post information of interest from various neighborhood groups and community organizations. A list of upcoming meetings and events is listed on the Calendar.
Views via Commentary
As is the nature of blogs, I occasionally share ‘my views’ or two cents on various issues where I feel my opinion can add perspective. I do not feel the need remark on everything, but you will notice editorial comments here and there.
In addition, we welcome contributions and opinions from others in the community. Discussion is encouraged through the comments section that is available for each article or you can start your own thread on the Forum.
Views via Photos
We live in a fabled and historic neighborhood with incredibly fascinating streets, parks, plazas, statues, buildings and an intricate waterfront. Through photos, this website will show off these amazing views. Photos are also an important part of many articles to add a visual element of the meeting or event.
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DISCLOSURES
NorthEndWaterfront.com is a non-commercial community website. We do not get paid or sell advertising.
Who is Matt Conti?
I am the founder and editor of NorthEndWaterfront.com. I have lived in the North End/Waterfront area for nearly all of the past 15 years (I left briefly, missed the neighborhood and moved back). I attend many community meetings and am involved in several neighborhood groups, although I do not represent or speak on behalf of any particular organization. My “day job” is with Fidelity Investments which has no part in this website and nothing on this site should reflect any position of that firm.
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This site is not intended to be a comprehensive news source. This is a part-time, hobby-like project. Please understand that the website will not always be updated and that some information will be incomplete. We strive to be accurate, but the information herein should not be relied upon and I assume no liability for errors. We will consider proposed corrections that are submitted through our Contact Form.
We assume no liability for harm as a result of comments or posts made by others, nor the inaccuracy of attributed sources. Please read the Comment and Forum Post Policy for more information.
