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Downtown View: Reviving a School

Some Boston Public Schools are effective and beloved by their students and those students’ parents. They are coveted but oversubscribed, so it is hard to get your child into one. The Eliot in the North End and Charlestown’s Warren/Prescott are good examples. The Hurley School in the South End is also an effective, coveted school. [...]

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From the left, David Marx, Maria Lanza, Nicky Verrocchi, Mayoral Candidate Martin Walsh, Ralph Verrocchi and Stephen Passacantilli

Mayoral Candidate Marty Walsh Greets North End Residents and Scenes From the Neighborhood Council Election

Mayoral candidate Martin Walsh spent some time chatting with North End residents this weekend. With over 300 residents coming out to vote in the Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) election on Saturday, there were plenty of folks hanging around in the playground outside the Nazzaro Center.  Below are some photos from Saturday, May 18, 2013. For more [...]

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Archeological Dig behind Clough House at Old North

Archeology Dig at Old North’s Clough House Reveals Historical Fragments

The archeological dig is progressing at the Clough House adjacent to Old North Church. Several test pits have been excavated. The archeologists have discovered a number of pottery and bottle fragments dating to the 18th century. Below, city archeologist Joseph Bagley displays a couple of 18th century pottery fragments found behind the Clough House. For [...]

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Nazzaro Youth Band

What’s Happening Monday, May 20, 2013

North End / Waterfront Events on the Calendar: The Nazzaro Center Youth Band performs, 5:30 pm, at the community center, 30 N. Bennet Street. Scholarship awards will also be presented by North End Against Drugs (NEAD). Registration begins today for the Mirabella Pool through June 21st. The pool opens on June 22nd. Sign-up at the [...]

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From the left, Shores Salter, Nick Verrocchi, Laurie D'Elia, Roseann Matarazzo and Roseann Sdoia.

North End BINGO Fundraiser Honors Resident and Marathon Survivor Roseann Sdoia

North End BINGO fans came out on Sunday afternoon to the Nazzaro Community Center for one of our own, Roseann Sdoia. Seriously injured in the Boston Marathon bombings, the North End resident had to have part of her leg amputated. After being released from Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital last week, Roseann was able to attend the [...]

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Hanging Wisteria Blooms at Christopher Columbus Park - May 2013 - Photo by Meredith Piscitelli

Neighborhood View of the Day: Wisteria Blooms in Christopher Columbus Park

Wisteria does not necessarily bloom every year so we’re lucky to see it hanging in all its glory this year from the trellis at Christopher Columbus Park. The FOCCP Horticulture “Hotties” Volunteers trim and take care of the winding vines including the bark knots that have their own intricate patterns. The ladies also are actively [...]

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Flash Forward Entrance Signs 2013

What’s Happening Sunday, May 19, 2013: BINGO! for Roseann, Bruins – Rangers Game 2 and Last Day to Catch the Flash Forward Festival

North End / Waterfront Events on the Calendar: At 2:00 pm, it’s the BINGO fundraiser for North End marathon victim, Roseann Sdoia, at the Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet St. See the post. At 3:00 pm, it’s Game 2 for the Bruins – Rangers Series on NBC. Sunday, May 19th, 12pm – 5pm is the [...]

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Candidates in NEWNC Election - May 2013 - (L-R) Maria Lanza, Robert Gomes, Jorge Mendoza, Stephen Passacantilli, Philip Frattaroli, David Marx, Ralph Verrocchi, Ed Rice (Photo by Matt Conti)

Record Turnout for 2013 North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) Election – The Votes are In!

In the largest turnout of recent years, 314 residents came out to vote on Saturday, May 18th at the annual election for North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC). Nine residents were running for the six open seats on the council. The top six candidates will each serve a two-year term on the Neighborhood Council. [...]

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Peter Diepenbrock - Fish or Man, A Tribute to the Sicilian Fishermen of Boston - This concept finds its allegorical inspiration in a whimsical, blended interpretation of Jonah and The Whale, The Old Man and the Sea, and the Anello Piscatorio or Ring of the Fisherman, warn by the Pope.

Sicilian Fishermen Tribute Planned at Long Wharf; Final Four Artist Submissions

Four final artist concepts have been submitted for a planned public art tribute to the Sicilian Fishermen of Boston’s North End. The public art installation will be on the north side of Long Wharf near the location of the former T Wharf. Along with Commercial Wharf and the former Eastern Packard Pier, T Wharf was [...]

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