St. John School in the North End celebrated this Christmas with mass in Italian at Sacred Heart Church in North Square, followed by a party based on panettone and other typical Italian foods. Aired on Italia Chiama Italia on Dec. 26, 2011 From Boston Stefano Salimbeni Filmed by Gianni Gallo Edited by Luis Goncalves Via [...]
Archive | December, 2011
Photos: North End 2011 Christmas Fund Luncheon
The annual North End 2011 Christmas Fund Luncheon brought out hundreds of neighborhood friends to Filippo’s Restaurant on December 15, 2011. The event raised over $7,000 for North End seniors, families and children. The fund sent out 232 checks this year to those in need. The committee honored two individuals for their contributions to the [...]
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Successful Booksigning for “Wheelchairs Can Jump!” Held at Caffe Paradiso
Family, friends, fans, and well-wishers gathered at Caffé Paradiso on Saturday, December 24th to celebrate the publication and release of author Armand “Tip” Thiboutot’s new book, Wheelchairs Can Jump! A History of Wheelchair Basketball (Acanthus Publishing 2011). Thiboutot, along with co-author Stan Labanowich (now deceased), then turned his talents to crafting the definitive history of [...]
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Stop & Shop Reconsidering Bulfinch Triangle Location at Proposed One Canal Development
The decade-long mating dance has resumed between Stop & Shop and developers to come to terms for a supermarket in the Bulfinch Triangle, according to recent media reports. Although Trinity Financial recently told the neighborhood that Stop & Shop was no longer interested in the ground floor space for its planned 14-story apartment complex along [...]
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Salem Street Sewer System Rehabilitation Work Begins in January 2012
Dear Friends: Starting in the new year, work will be done to rehabilitate and replace parts of the sewer system that runs beneath Salem Street. This work is necessary to improve the efficiency of the pipes, some of which are in disrepair, and will unfortunately involve some inconvenience for residents. The work will include the [...]
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North End Christmas Tree Pickup
Christmas Tree Collection – First Two FULL Weeks in January Public Works will collect Christmas trees for composting from January 2 to January 13. Remove all ornaments, decorations, and stands from trees and place trees at the curb by 7am on your recycling day. For the North End, the two pickup days by Public Works are Friday, January 6th and 13, 2012. [...]
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Hanover St. Robbery & Debit Card Theft On Weekly Police Blotter
Reported incidents from this week’s Boston Police District A-1 journal log for the North End / Waterfront area: Larceny 12/26/11 9:00am -5:00pm Victim residing on No. Bennet Ct. reports an unauthorized use of his bank debit card at various stores. Robbery (knife) 12/28/11 11:41pm Victim reports that after he left a Hanover St. cigar bar [...]
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North End Branch Library Calendar – January 2012
Courtesy of the Friends of the NE Branch Library. More information at FriendsNELibrary.org.
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Holiday Happenings at North End Waterfront Health
The health center celebrated the holiday season with many fun activities this year. Villa Michelangelo Adult Day Center members had a blast making gingerbread houses. And the kids at the Children’s Center had a surprise visit from Santa. After singing a few songs to the Jolly Old Elf, the children shared their holiday wishes. Everyone [...]
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Another Year, Another Real Estate Property Tax Increase From the City of Boston
For Fiscal Year 2012, the residential property tax rate will increase about 2% over last year (to $13.04 per thousand dollars of valuation from $12.79 in FY11, $11.88 in FY10 and $10.87 in FY09). Commercial property owners will also see a rate increase of 3% (from $31.04 in FY11 to $31.92 per thousand dollars of [...]
Ensemble, High End Consignment and New Accessories Shop Opens at 62 Salem Street
We heard from several neighbors about Ensemble, the new shop at 62 Salem Street, that opened just in time for this year’s holiday stroll. So, we stopped in and met Wendy Lepore, Curator. Wendy told us she was initially looking at the South End, until she saw this great location in the North End. Ensemble [...]
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Ask Toni & Maria – Real Estate Column #5
“Ask Toni & Maria” is a real estate column written by Toni Gilardi and Maria DiTullio from Elite Boston Landmark Realty. Have them answer your questions in an upcoming column by emailing info@bostonlandmark.com. Q) Hello Ladies, Over the Christmas Holiday my family and I were discussing selling the building we own in the North End. [...]
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Car Accident Shuts Down Atlantic Avenue
A car accident perhaps caused by slippery conditions shut down Atlantic Ave. in downtown Boston this morning, near the intersection of India St. Submitted by Bruce McCue.
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Boston Boat Basin LLC, Yacht Haven, Hearing on Replacement and New Floats/Pilings at Commercial Wharf Set For January 4, 2012
PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40, the Boston Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing in Boston City Hall, Room 801 on January 4, 2012 to review the following projects to determine what conditions, if any, the Commission will impose in order to protect the interests [...]
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Lovejoy Wharf Water Transportation Options Discussed at Boston Conservation Commission
If and when a development happens at Lovejoy Wharf, there will be a docking facility for water transportation according to the Massachusetts Department of Conservation (DCR). The floating pier that was previously used by the MBTA at the location was temporarily relocated to replace a damaged dock at George’s Island. According to a December 11th [...]
Fundraiser for North End Against Drugs Set For January 29th at Steriti Skating Rink
NEAD FUNDRAISER on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012! On Sunday January 29th from 2pm to 5pm, North End Against Drugs will have a fundraiser at the Steriti Skating Rink during the regular free public skating hours. There will be a raffle, Bake Sale, Music from the Nazzaro Center Children’s Band, Community Organization Tables and a Bocce [...]
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Burned Building Repairs at 90 Commercial Wharf Presented to Boston Conservation Commission
Plans to repair the burned 2-story office building at Commercial Wharf are underway. The Boston Conservation Commission heard and approved the Notice of Intent from DCK Realty Trust for structural repairs to an existing building and foundation repairs, including the replacement of pile caps and installation of helical anchors, at 90 Commercial Wharf, North End, [...]
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First Night 2012 – Midnight Fireworks on Boston Harbor
Are you planning for the big New Year’s Eve midnight fireworks display in Boston Harbor? Christopher Columbus Park is usually a good spot for an upfront seat. Also, the first 275 to show up starting at 11pm at Rowes Wharf will get to go out on a free harbor boat ride to see the fireworks, [...]
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North End Holiday Lights & Decorations
Walking through the North End one night this week, it had just stopped raining and all the holiday lights had that magical glow. I took out my camera and made this quick, but by no means complete, gallery of Christmas trees, decorated storefronts and holiday lights.
Weekly Police Blotter for North End / Waterfront
This week’s Boston Police Journal Log from District A-1 for the North End / Waterfront area: Larceny in a Building 12/18/11 4:30am – 3:00pm A known male suspect stole an Apple laptop from the victims Hanover Ave apartment.
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A Holiday Message and Year-End Donation Request From NEMPAC
Happy Holidays from North End Music and Performing Arts Center! Dear Neighbor, At the end of each year, I like to step back from my daily activities, and reflect on all the things that NEMPAC has done during the past 12 months. A few highlights: We hosted our very first summer evening concert series on the [...]
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Globe Investigates Valet Parking Violations; Mayor Establishes New Late Night Task Force
The Boston Globe highlights the lack of enforcement of valet parkers, an integral part of the North End restaurant scene. “Valet parkers, the Globe found, pay little heed to the requirement that arriving cars be quickly moved to garages or lots. They routinely ignore regulations that forbid double parking and taking up metered spaces. Some grab resident [...]
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Boston Public Market Request for Proposal Issued
The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has issued the long-awaited Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Boston Public Food Market developer and operator. The proposed public market will be located on the ground floor of the Parcel 7 garage, next to Haymarket and Greenway on Surface Road across from the North End. The space has been [...]
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Globe’s “Perils of Parking” Identifies Commercial Wharf West in Top 10 List of Towing Hot Spots
The Boston Globe’s Andrew Ryan and Matt Carroll recently investigated and published an article on the questionable towing practices in private lots throughout the city. (See Perils of Parking: A City on the Hook.) “Under the Freedom of Information Act, the Globe requested all the towing data the City of Boston had on file [...]
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Steriti Skating Rink December 2011 School Vacation Schedule
Many thanks to Joyce S. for sending this information!
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NEWRA ZLC Committee To Hear Zoning Issues For Boston Barber, 9 Noyes Pl., Paulie’s and Laz Parking on December 27, 2011
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More Persuasive Writings on Neighborhood Places From the Eliot 3rd Graders
What a terrific response to the first set of “persuasive writings” by the 3rd graders at the North End’s Eliot School! Below, we scan and post three more. The kids visited Pizzeria Regina, Mike’s Pastry and Starbucks and wrote reviews of their experiences. (Click thumbnails to enlarge.)
Commercial Wharf / Yacht Haven – Document Review of Chapter 91 Request for Determination
Residents and businesses at or near Commercial Wharf will be interested in these recent public filings at the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The primary stakeholders are Boston Boat Basin, LLC, owners of Yacht Haven marina, and the condominium association at Commercial Wharf. In addition, there is an ongoing dispute regarding Harborwalk access and parking [...]
NEWS, North End Welcome Station, 75 Commercial St., To Promote Local Businesses
The North End Welcome Station, NEWS, recently shared some information about their pending operations at 75 Commercial Street. According to Joe Ingram, VP Marketing, NEWS is a separate entity from Boston Gliders that has moved its Segway tours to the corner of Hanover & Commercial Streets. Regarding the “Coming Soon” signs in the window, he [...]
