Toasting a great 2010 to all the readers of NorthEndWaterfront.com!
Archive | December, 2009
Capturing North End Alleys, Lights & Pizza
Kerry Hawkins brings her fine art photography skills to the North End during a recent visit. See more at her blog, K Hawkins Photography & Design and website Freelance Graphic Design and Photography. Click on the photos to enlarge. North End Alley Lights on a North End Building Pizzeria Regina Wall Photos used with permission. [...]
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Boston Public School Registration Starts January 4th
Boston Public Schools registration for the 2010-2011 school year starts on Monday, January 4
Students entering Kindergarten, Grade 6 or Grade 9 may register during the month of January
BOSTON – Boston Public Schools (BPS) announces the start of the registration process for the 2010-2011 school year. The first round of registration runs from January 4 – February 5, 2010 and is open to students entering Kindergarten, Grade 6 or Grade 9.
How to Register
· Parents/guardians of new-to-BPS students must visit one of BPS Family Resource Centers (FRC) to register their child(ren) for school. To save time, parents may begin the process online using the district’s pre-registration site, BPSExpress; however, the registration process must be completed in person at an FRC. The FRCs have extended hours during the next four weeks of registration, including new Saturday hours at the East Zone FRC. A complete list of locations and hours is below.
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Happy New Year from “Freeway”
Freeway, the mascot and column writer for the Post-Gazette, would like to wish all his readers and pooch friends and all the North End residents; NEWNC and NEWRA a “Happy New Year!” Courtesy: Marie Simboli
Police Ask For Public’s Assistance in Tedeschi’s Murder Investigation
The developing story of the shooting death of the clerk at a Jamaica Plain Tedeschi’s is outside the North End, but the Boston Police continue to ask for the public’s assistance. Although unrelated investigations, it is also notable there was a knife holdup last week at the 7-Eleven at the corner Hanover & Commercial Streets. [...]
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Abutters Listen to 133 Salem St. Renovation Proposal
First-hand report from the December 29, 2009 meeting of the Zoning, Licensing & Construction (ZLC) Committee of the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). No vote was taken as this meeting is for informational purposes only. David Crocini & Attorney Daniel Toscano present to NEWRA ZLC Committee.David Crocini, represented by Attorney Daniel Toscano, presented plans to [...]
Last Day to Register to Vote
Meredith P. sends in this important reminder: Voter registration ends at 8:00 p.m. tonight, December 30, 2009 to vote in the upcoming Special State Election for US Senate Seat on January 19, 2010. But there is still time! Stop by the Elections Department at City Hall and complete the form. The Boston Elections Department is located [...]
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Aquarium: Water Rescue & Ice Sculptures
There is plenty of activity over at the New England Aquarium. The Fire Department tweeted about a search for a person in the water Wednesday afternoon. Less alarming, there are lots of folks braving the cold outside the Aquarium to see one of three ice sculpture displays in the city. Other displays are at Copley [...]
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Free H1N1 Shots in North End
Free H1N1 Flu Vaccination Clinic Tuesday, January 5th 5-7 p.m Hanover Street (corner North Bennet St.) You do not need to be insured or a patient at the North End Community Heath Center. (I went in mid-December to this clinic and there was no line!) Related post:H1N1 on the Decline But Health Commission Still Urges [...]
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North End/Waterfront Weekly Police Log
Selected incidents from this week’s Boston Police Journal Log: Robbery- Knife12/26/09 5:05pmMale suspect brandished a knife threatening the store clerk of a Hanover St. convenience store, 7-Eleven, at the corner of Commercial St. The suspect demanded money and fled on foot with the stores cash draw. Breaking & Entering – Residential12/28/09 12:12amVictim reports his flat [...]
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NEWRA ZLC Committee to Hear Two Zoning Applications
North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association Zoning, Licensing & Construction Committee Tuesday, December 29, 2009, 7:00 PM The Pilot House, 2 Atlantic Avenue Meeting Agenda 133 Salem Street – Add a fourth floor and change the legal occupancy to retail and 3 or 4 residential units, with roof deck. First floor will remain retail (currently Sheldon’s); 2nd [...]
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BostonZest on New Year’s and Regina’s
BostonZest posts their reliable rundown of “what’s open” for New Year’s Day in Boston:What is open in Boston for New Year’s and MBTA schedules Penny & Ed also review their first visit to the North End’s Pizzeria Regina:The Original Pizzeria Regina- Our First Visit
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Christmas Tree Collection: January 4-15
The Department of Public Works will collect Christmas trees for two weeks beginning January 4th. “I hope that every Boston resident will give the environment a present this year by properly disposing their Christmas trees and used wrapping paper,” said Mayor Menino. “Our crews will recycle the trees by composting them, which is part of [...]
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Globe Reports on Court Filing in DiMasi Case
The Globe summarizes a new court filing by prosecutors in the case against former House speaker and North End resident, Sal DiMasi. Prosecutors say DiMasi “used his official position as speaker of the House to arrange for the passage of legislation in order to obtain financial benefits for himself and his co-conspirators.’’ The article notes [...]
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A Proper Bostonian’s Christmas Eve in the North End
A Proper Bostonian recounts a North End tradition: “It’s been our tradition to spend the afternoon of Christmas Eve in the North End, doing some last-minute shopping for food (Pace’s, Mike’s, Salumeria Italiana) and gifts (torrone and pistachios for my dad, turtles and chocolate-covered cherries from the late, lamented Dairy Fresh). Then we split a [...]
“Knight & Day” Trailer
A trailer has been released for the “Made in Boston” movie, “Knight & Day” staring Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz. The clip highlights several Boston locales in the movie formerly known as “Wichita.” Unlike “The Town,” the movie did not film in the North End although there were several traffic detours impacting the neighborhood as [...]
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First Night 2010
It is time to make your First Night plans! In the North End/Waterfront area, the biggest event will be the midnight fireworks on Boston Harbor. Christopher Columbus Park is generally the largest gathering point for the fireworks, although almost anywhere on that side of the Harborwalk will have a good view (the barge is already out there sitting in the harbor). The Boston Harbor Association has also arranged for multiple activities:
Ring in the New Year on Boston Harbor!
Ring in the New Year on Boston Harbor!
In the North End, Paul Revere House, New England Aquarium, the Improv Asylum and the Fairmont Hotel also have specials highlighted in the brochure. Faneuil Hall is also a designated site for First Night. The Examiner highlights several nightlife spots having special New Year’s Eve events in and around Faneuil Hall.
See the website and download the First Night 2010 Program.
See the website and download the First Night 2010 Program.
Here is the official First Night 2010 information:
First Night 2010 is our 34th celebration of the arts and community in Boston. Since 1976, this signature event has served our great city by attracting audiences from near and far to enjoy and take part in a spectacular festival that inspires creativity as it begins a new year filled with promise.
First Night is proud to present an amazing group of performers and visual artists who truly represent the richness of Boston’s cultural landscape. Our celebration features longtime audience favorites like the interactive FedEx Family Festival, colossal ice sculptures, the Mardi Gras style Metro Grand Procession, the Boston 4 Productions Family Fireworks and the Frank Ward and Cape Dairy Midnight Fireworks, along with new and exciting performances and exhibitions. To enjoy the festivities you just need to purchase a button which are $18 each at any of our button retailers.
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MBTA New Year’s Information
The MBTA is providing extra transit services on New Year’s Eve including FREE service after 8:00 p.m. Extra MBTA Police will patrol the system to assist with crowd control and safety. Visit the MBTA website for more information.
City Hosting Inauguration Weekend Events
For Immediate Release For More Information Contact: Press Office, 617-635-4461
City to host fun, free events for residents during Inauguration 2010 Weekend
Free public skating at Frog Pond in addition to family open houses, book giveaways, & live performances at libraries
Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced today that the City of Boston will sponsor a series of free public events in honor of the City’s 2010 Inaugural events. In the weekend leading up to the Inauguration of Mayor Menino and City Councilors, residents will have the chance to take advantage of free public skating at both the Frog Pond and Fenway Park in addition to a number of events, including open houses, book giveaways, and live performances, at branches of the Boston Public Library. Mayor Menino and City Councilors will be sworn into office during a ceremony on Monday, January 4 at Faneuil Hall.
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Emerson Student Files Final Report on the Neighborhood
She has walked the streets, researched the history, talked to the residents and visited the shops and restaurants. Now, Krista Firkins files her final report on the issues in the North End/Waterfront neighborhood as part of an Emerson College journalism project. Click here to read the series of articles by Firkin’s on various neighborhood issues. [...]
Yacht Haven Conspiracy Theories Abound
The condo association at Commercial Wharf remains skeptical of the $9.9 million price being paid for the adjacent Yacht Haven, claiming in a court filing that there must be “secret” plans to redevelop the site. Northern Bank had a $10.1 million mortgage and ended up with the 4.5 acre property after the Yovette Mumford filed [...]
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Hanover St. 7-Eleven Robbed at Knife Point
Boston Police tweeted at 5:45pm on Saturday, Dec. 26th: ARMED ROBBERY: 408 Hanover Street, 7-Eleven robbed at knife point. See also:White Hen Pantry on Hanover St. to be Re-Branded as 7-Eleven Store
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Snowy Neighborhood Photos
Thomas, from TeachingThomas.net, posted an album of holiday and snowstorm pictures of the neighborhood. See the full album at his website.
Christmas in Boston
Merry Christmas to all the readers of NorthEndWaterfront.com! Maybe next year, I will have a holiday video just for the North End/Waterfront, but in the meantime here is one with some neighborhood scenes around the city. Now, I am going to get off the computer! Happy Holidays! –Matt
Christmas Eve Fire at Quincy Market’s Hong Kong
A fire broke out on Christmas Eve at the Hong Kong Restaurant/Bar in Quincy Market. The Chatham Street building was evacuated and no injuries were reported. The damage estimate is $400,000. View Channel 7′s video report. Click image to see the Channel 7 video.
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Only The Fish Are Happy at the Aquarium
This tweet came across today at 4:30 pm from the Fire Department regarding a water main break at the New England Aquarium at Central Wharf. (Via Universal Hub)
Weekly Police Journal Log for North End/Waterfront
Here are some notable incidents from this week’s Boston Police Journal Log. Larceny from Motor Vehicle12/19/09 10:30am-11:15amVictim reports his 2000 Chrysler Town & Country van was broken into through the passenger side window on Commercial Street. Removed from vehicle was his GPS system. Assault & Battery12/20/09 1:25amMale victim reports he was punched by 2 male [...]
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H1N1 on the Decline But Health Commission Still Urges Vaccine
You may have noticed the spread of the H1N1 flu decreasing lately in Boston and elsewhere. In the middle of holiday festivities and to-do lists, you may be asking whether getting the vaccine is still important. What many people don’t know is that flu season typically lasts through May, and that past pandemics have occurred in waves. In other words, it’s possible that we will see another increase in H1N1 and/or seasonal flu in the months ahead.
3 SIMPLE STEPS TO A HEALTHY NEW YEAR
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White Hen Pantry on Hanover St. to be Re-Branded as 7-Eleven Store
7-Eleven has acquired the White Hen Pantry brand in New England and plans to convert the franchise into 7-Eleven stores, including the North End store on the corner of Hanover St. and N. Bennet St. This will result in two 7-Eleven chain stores closely located to each other on Commercial Street. An existing 7-Eleven is [...]
Trash Pickup on Saturday Instead of Friday This Week
There will be no trash pick-up on Friday, the Christmas holiday. Instead, the trash and recycling pick-up has been re-scheduled for Saturday, December 26. Next week, the trash and recycling will be collected on New Year’s Day as scheduled.
