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Meet the 2012 Candidates for NEWNC, North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (Video)

Candidates for Saturday’s election for North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, NEWNC, introduced themselves this week at the council’s monthly meeting (see video). There are six candidates running for six open two-year term seats, before any write-in candidates. The election is scheduled for May 19, 2012, 10am-2pm at the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 N. Bennet [...]

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Four North End Eateries Receive Support at Neighborhood Council Meeting (Video)

The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, NEWNC, voted to support four North End restaurant applications currently pending in front of the Boston Licensing Board and/or the Zoning Board of Appeals. This video includes the applicant presentations, public discussion and NEWNC vote. 00:00 on video 78-80 Salem Street, Trattoria Pulcinella:  Giovanni Oliva has applied to [...]

Philip Frattaroli Runs (and Finishes) Boston Marathon to Help UMass ALS Champion Fund

North Ender, NEWNC member and Ducali Pizzeria & Bar owner, Philip Frattaroli, ran the 2012 Boston Marathon raising $30,628 for the UMass ALS Champion Fund, a special program created by Governor Paul Cellucci in his personal fight against ALS, better known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Philip trained for the marathon over four months, and despite [...]

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Neighborhood Council Talks Noise, Parking and Public Safety

This video includes announcements and committee reports at the May 15, 2012 meeting of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, NEWNC. Video Index: 00:00     Welcome, Roll Call and Introductions 02:30     NEWNC Recognizes Service of President Donna Freni 04:00     Nicole Leo, Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services 04:50     Stephen Passacantilli, Report from Councilor Sal LaMattina’s Office [...]

Mirabella Pool Registration Begins May 16, 2012

  Mirabella Pool 2012 Registration – Sign-ups begin Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at the Nazzaro Center Early Bird Special – Sign up at the Nazzaro Center before the pool opens and deduct $5 from the Adult & Young Adult rate Tentative opening date is June 23, closing on September 3 Questions? Call the Nazzaro Center [...]

Neighborhood Photo: Alley Off Salem Street

One of the alleys off Salem Street with old world charm, complete with the laundry hanging to dry in the sunshine. Submitted by food blogger, Michelle Levine, of EatandSipintheCity.com and the Examiner. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. The North End’s fabled streets and the phenomenal views of the waterfront are literally “picture [...]

Sunday Globe Magazine: “The Boston Waterfront Has Arrived”

Phyllis Rugnetta, Mary Giuffreda, and Nancy Caruso joined fellow North End resident Frank Ania for a game of bocce on the North End waterfront. This 1998 photo is included in the Globe’s gallery associated with the May 13, 2012 article, “The Boston Waterfront has Arrived.” View the entire gallery. Tom Keane writes “The Boston Waterfront [...]

Photos: 2012 Taste of the North End Showcases North End’s Eateries

Bigger and better than ever was the 18th Taste of the North End, held on Friday, May 4, 2012 at DCR’s Steriti Rink on Commercial Street. Over 500 guests sampled from more than 35 popular North End eateries showcasing a wide array of delectable appetizers, cheeses, entrees and desserts, and sipped on refreshing libations from [...]

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NEMPAC Presents “Cabaret” on May 30, 2012

Looking for a night of laughter and fun? You’ve found the right spot. We are very excited to invite you to our very first Cabaret at North End’s newly named West End Johnnies formerly known as Johnnies on the Side! The fun begins at 8pm so bring your friends and humor to a wonderful night [...]

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Celebrity Chef Todd English Faces New Lawsuit Over Kingfish Hall at Faneuil Hall Marketplace

Celebrity chef and restaurant owner Todd English is facing a $1 million+ lawsuit due to unpaid rent at Kingfish Hall at Faneuil Hall that closed in March 2012 and remains vacant. The suit comes from the former leaseholder of Fanueil Hall Marketplace, General Growth Properties, claiming failure to pay on a judgement last year in [...]

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Ward Boss Lomasney

Martin Lomasney Legend & Wit Live on in New Exhibit (May 15 – August 4, 2012) Ward Boss Lomasney, a new show at the West End Museum, commemorates the legendary status of Martin Lomasney, the undisputed boss of Boston’s Ward 8 (later Ward 5, then Ward 3 under re-districting) from about 1885 until his death [...]

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Armenian Heritage Park Dedication on May 22, 2012

A dedication has been scheduled for the opening of the Armenian Heritage Park on May 22, 2012 at 11:00 am. Details below in the release from the Armenian Heritage Foundation. Dedication Ceremony is Tuesday, May 22 at 11am Armenian Heritage Park is located on Parcel 13 on the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway, Boston between Faneuil [...]

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NEAA Baseball: Sizing Up the Tigers versus Cubs

by Ralph Martignetti, Commissioner With the season about one third of the way through, the pecking order of team strength is being established and it looks like the Cubs and Tigers are becoming a heated rivalry. The teams met for the second time this season and again both teams were ready play. Colman Shea who [...]

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“Kitchen Nightmares” Shares Filming Plans With Neighborhood Council (Video)

A representative from the Fox TV production, “Kitchen Nightmares,” also known as Upper Ground Enterprises spoke at Monday’s North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council meeting regarding its plans for filming at La Galleria 33. The production will be located on Salem and Cooper streets from May 16 – 22, 2012. Watch the video for more [...]

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Eliot School Family Council and North Bennet Street School Warmly Receive News of Building Swap Agreement with City of Boston

There is high praise coming from all sides regarding the “win-win” agreement of expanding the Eliot K-8 Public School into the existing North Bennet Street School properties that would also allow NBSS to grow its trade and craft school in the North End. Through a cash and building swap valued at $11.4 million, NBSS, a [...]

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Woman Attacked in Drive-by Robbery Monday Night on Salem Street

There were plenty of witnesses, with slightly varying stories, of an attack and robbery on Salem Street at 9:50 pm on Monday night. According to Officer Teddy Boyle, detectives are following up on accounts of a suspect jumping out of a car to grab a woman’s bag. The woman fought back and the suspect punched [...]

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NEAA Baseball: Cardinals 13 – Tigers 3

by Ralph Martignetti, Commissioner The Cardinals broke open a tight game with a 7 run 6th inning to run their record to 3-0. Fred Moseley had the big blow in the inning with a shot into the left center field gap with the bases loaded that saw him fly around the bases for his second [...]

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Book Sale by Friends of the North End Branch Library on Saturday, May 19, 2012

The Friends of the North End Branch Library welcome you to stop by their annual Book Sale on Saturday, May 19th, 2012 from 10 am – 3 pm.  Come browse the terrific selection of new and gently used Books – hardcovers and paperbacks, DVD’s, Videos, CDs, and Books on Tape for both adults and children. [...]

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City Agrees to North End Eliot School Expansion Through $11.35 Million Swap With North Bennet Street School

The following press release from the City of Boston details terms of today’s $11.35 million agreement of a building and cash swap, including the city owned 150 North St. and 130-140 Richmond St., in exchange for four buildings owned by the North Bennet Street School. The swap will allow for a substantial expansion of the [...]

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NEAA Baseball: Cardinals Beat Indians 6-2 in Nitecap of Saturday’s Doubleheader

by Commissioner Ralph Martignetti The Cardinals beat the Indians 6 – 2 in the nitecap of the Saturday doubleheader.  The Indians scored both of the their runs in the 1st inning.  With one out Jase Cherchi walked and stole 2nd.  As the throw got got past the shortshop, Cherchi headed for third and continued home [...]

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The Week Ahead in the North End / Waterfront – May 14-20, 2012

Here’s hoping all the mother’s had a terrific Mother’s Day! Highlighting upcoming events and meetings in the North End / [...]

Neptune Oyster’s Vinny’s Tip Jar Fundraiser & Auction

Vinny’s Tip Jar Fundraiser and Auction will be held on Monday, May 28, 2012 to help Vincent Sapochetti. Well-liked at [...]

Eater’s Pizza Week Features North End’s Master Pizzamakers

It’s Pizza Week at Eater! Of course, the North End is the center of the Boston pizza world. Eater interviews [...]

BBJ Executive Profile: Vivien Li, President of The Boston Harbor Association

Boston Business Journal’s Thomas Grillo, writes an executive profile, “Vivien Li: Waterfront Champion“: If you like having access to Boston [...]

Mothers Day and Boston’s Duckling Day

We hope all the young and old families of our North End / Waterfront audience visit this fun educational Boston [...]

State Rules HazMat Trucks Banned in Boston During Daytime Hours

The streets of the North End / Waterfront and downtown Boston just became safer, at least during the day. A [...]