Highlights from this week’s police blotter for the North End / Waterfront area. Robbery/ Knife07/23/10 3:30pmMale suspect known to the victim displayed a knife while they were sitting in his car on Cooper St. and then stole cash from him. Suspect fled on foot. Detectives to follow up. Breaking & Entering Residential07/25/10 7:30pm-9:40pmVictim reports Stillman [...]
Archive | July, 2010
“The Town” – Behind the Scenes
With the upcoming release of the movie, “The Town,” take a trip back to last summer when the filming took place on the North End streets. Brendan O’Brien sends in these photos from the Summer of 2009. Click here to view the photo gallery of Behind the Scenes – “The Town” In addition to Affleck, [...]
Greenway Conservancy: “Sometimes we all pay for the mistakes of a few”
In a (now-removed) blog post today, the Greenway Conservancy scolded North End residents because a few chairs are supposedly missing from the Greenway parks. Reminiscent of a 2nd grade teacher, the Conservancy chided that now “we all pay for the mistakes of a few.” Because of the alleged thievery, the chairs will be locked up [...]
Harbor Garage Situation Reviewed by Commonwealth Magazine
In the summer edition of Commonwealth Magazine, Bruce Mohl pens an article, “Just Plain Ugly,” of the Harbor Garage Redevelopment situation that has led to a standstill between owner/developer, Don Chiofaro, and the City of Boston. Beyond presenting the differing perspectives, the magazine reviewed all the internal correspondence on the subject at the Boston Redevelopment [...]
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Old North Garden Memorial Garden Update
Bruce Brooksbank gives an Old North Church Memorial Garden report in ONC’s E-Pistle:It has been a busy season in the Iraq/Afghan Memorial Garden. The landscape has been changed to enhance the viewing experience. With Lisa Ayres’ assistance most of the ferns, lilies and hospice were transplanted to elsewhere on the property and replaced with red azaleas. Subtle [...]
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Stephen Puleo Releases “City So Grand”
Stephen Puleo, author of Dark Tide and Boston Italians, has released his fourth book called A City So Grand, the Rise of an American Metropolis, Boston 1850-1900. From the book jacket: Once upon a time, “Boston Town” was an insulated New England township. But the community was destined for greatness. Between 1850 and 1900, Boston [...]
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North End / Waterfront Real Estate Activity Perks Up
Real estate sales and pricing per square foot improved in both the North End and Waterfront markets during the second quarter of 2010, according to LINK reports. The Waterfront saw an especially large increase of 77% in sales activity over last year while the North End was up 17%. Average selling prices were down 10% [...]
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Taking Stock: Greenway Signs & Chairs
New “stuff” has been springing up on the Greenway parks, including fancier signs, tables and more chairs. The bustling North End parks were an early recipient of tables and chairs last year. Unfortunately, some of the North End chairs have tended to go missing, a problem raised by Greenway Leadership Council members at the last [...]
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North End Bocce Profiled in Globe
At the North End’s Langone Park, the Boston Globe’s Alex Katz profiles bocce regulars, Natale DeMarco, Salvatore Cucciniello and Jim Luisi. These days, as the blazing summer sun glimmers off the waters of Boston Harbor, the two are regulars at this North End park, taking to the bocce court at least three times a week. [...]
Are You An Aspiring Actor or Actress?
Becca Griffin, Executive Director the North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC), sends in this call for talent! NEMPAC has been invited to perform a short play for the Fisherman’s Feast. We will be pulling it together under the direction of Ms Emily Trask (for those of you who have kids at NEMPAC’s [...]
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Unappreciative Seagull Rescue
Dan Flaherty sends in this photo and rescue story on the Union Wharf waterfront: This poor seagull was trapped. His leg was stuck in the crack of a wood pylon. I walked over to the Boston Fire Marine division and shared the story of this poor birds plight. LT LeBlanc and his crew offered to [...]
Back to the North End Beach & Old Time Street Sweeping
Resident researcher, Anne Pistorio, sorts through the old, dusty boxes at the Boston Public Library and sent us these two classic North End photos with the help of BPL’s Aaron Schmidt. The first is a panoramic photo by Frank B. Conlon of the old North End Beach, formerly on Commercial Street. If you are good [...]
Tree Issues at Park on Corner of Richmond & Commercial Streets
North End resident Nate Swain has been looking out for the trees at the City park on the corner of Richmond & Commercial Streets. A week ago, Nate sent in the following pictures, noting that 5 trees were dead and the remaining 9 were “bricked in” and having difficulty with irrigation. After a month and [...]
FOCCP Group Enjoys Clambake on Spectacle Island
Pictures from Jasper White’s Summer Shack Clambake held every Thursday night on Spectacle Island, sent in by Meredith Piscitelli. A small group from FOCCP attended and had a wonderful time. For those interested, the Ferry leaves from Christopher Columbus Park at 6:30 pm & returns at 9:30 pm. More information.
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Rep. Aaron Michlewitz Inteviewed By South End News
Kate Vander Wiede of the South End News interviews State Representative Aaron Michlewitz, who represents the North End, South End and areas of downtown in the 3rd Suffolk District. In another life, the Northeastern Journalism grad could have been a sports writer. But instead, Aaron Michlewitz has taken on the position of 3rd Suffolk State Representative. [...]
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Artists in Residence Craft Workshops at Christopher Columbus Park
Kate, 6, and Molly Leonard, 3, of Boston, look up and smile at the camera in the middle of their art projects at the July 20 Artists in Residence Craft Workshop presented by ParkARTS at Christopher Columbus Park in the North End. Photo: Gina Choi Ariana Galvao, 4, of the North End, looks at her [...]
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Sorry, No Bailout for NE Restaurants Looking for Gulf Shrimp
Kenneth Feinberg, the Gulf oil spill claims czar with a $20 billion pot of money, ran through a few scenarios of claims that might and might not be paid out. Unfortunately, the reimbursement outlook for North End restaurants unable to get Gulf shrimp is “highly unlikely.” CNN Money reports: At the Economic Club in Washington, [...]
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North End Residents Give Mixed Reaction to BRA’s Greenway Area Development Guidelines
The response was mixed to the Boston Redevelopment Authority’s presentation at a North End community meeting regarding proposed guidelines for development along the edges of the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway. The July 19th meeting at the Mariner’s House in North Square was focused on the parcels in and near the North End/Waterfront neighborhood with respect [...]
St. Joseph’s Feast – July 2010
The big North End feasts kick-off this weekend with the St. Joseph’s Feast at the corner of Hanover & Battery Streets. Here are some photos and a video clip from Saturday, July 24, 2010. Click here to view more photos of the July 2010 St. Joseph’s Feast. On the Prado, international singing sensation Angelo Picardi, [...]
North End Storm Sky Photos
Amazing photos from this week’s thunderstorm sky and lightning over Puopolo Park on Commercial Street looking toward Charlestown. (Photos by Brendan O’Brien.) View more storm sky photos.
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Dogi-Pots Coming to a Park Near You
The NEWRA Clean Streets Committee has been looking for a way to help dog owners clean up after their dogs. Chris Young, the committee’s liaison to the North End Chamber of Commerce and business community, took charge of the effort and recently purchased five “Dogi-Pot” facilities that will be mounted on poles at neighborhood parks. [...]
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NEWRA ZLC Committee Agenda for July 27th
Zoning, Licensing and Construction CommitteeMeeting AgendaTuesday, July 27, 2010, 7:00 PMThe Pilot House, 2 Atlantic Avenue Zoning and Licensing Applications7:00 PM – 7:20 PM76 Salem Street, Cafe Nuovo, Vincent Ferrara has applied to the Licensing Board for a new C.V. 7-day Malt and Wine license to be exercised in a proposed new restaurant on the [...]
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Weekly North End / Waterfront Police Blotter
Highlights from this week’s Boston Police District A-1 Journal Log for the North End / Waterfront neighborhood: Breaking & Entering – Residential 07/16/10 9:00am-11:00amPrince St. resident reports his apartment front door was forced open and the following items were removed: handheld computer, electronic game system, video games, sunglasses, backpack and other misc. items. Assault & [...]
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Congratulations to Post-Gazette on 115 Years of Continuous Publication!
Post-Gazette Columnist Freeway Sports a Favorite Outfit Below and Sends Best Wishes on the 115th Anniversary of Continuous Publication! “HAPPY ANNIVERSARY” to the Post-Gazette as they celebrate 115 years of continuous publication. “One hundred and fifteen years ago, an Italian immigrant who arrived in Boston when he was only 16 years old saw the realization [...]
Memorial Mass in Honor of “Bobby D”
Community leader and former NEAD President, Bobby D., died in April 2010 on a trip to Cancun, Mexico. As part of North End Family Pride Week, North End Against Drugs (NEAD) in conjunction with St. Leonard’s Church, will have a Memorial Mass in honor of Robert “Bobby D” DeCristoforo. The mass will be held on [...]
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Public Works Proposes North End Pilot for Year-Round Street Cleaning
It is the peak of summer, but the City’s Public Works Department and NEWRA’s Clean Streets Committee are planning for possible year-round street cleaning starting this winter. Currently, mechanical street cleaning ends in November for the winter months until the following April. Responding to resident and business complaints of dirty streets during the winter months, [...]
Trash, Trash, Everywhere!
North Ender Adam Balsam went out for a walk last weekend and found trash everywhere. “I couldn’t stop myself from snapping some quick pics.” View his trash blog post. Readers may remember Adam from his epic trash violation map earlier this year. Here is a trash photo of my own that I sent to the [...]
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Mayor’s Weekly Column
From the Desk of Thomas M. Menino
There has been a lot of focus over the last several months on the troubling increase in gang-related youth violence in our neighborhoods. While gang violence is certainly not a new issue, the nature of gang activity among youth has evolved and we have had to adapt our strategy accordingly. In collaboration with state and federal government agencies and community partners, the City of Boston has launched a targeted, community-based strategy to more effectively suppress violence in Boston’s neighborhoods and support the families and residents in those communities. Reducing violence is a job that no single agency can do alone, but it’s one we all can do if we act together.
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Pizzeria Regina Tops Santarpio’s
The North End’s Pizzeria Regina won the trophy in a showdown against East Boston’s Santarpio’s on the Food Network’s “Food Feuds.” The segment was taped last week at Faneuil Hall and is expected to air in an upcoming episode. The contest was broken down by pizza composition: Crust: Regina Wins Sauce: Santarpio’s Wins Cheese: Tied [...]
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