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In photography, it’s all about “capturing the moment.” One of the best in Boston at doing that is professional photographer and graphic designer, Jeff Tamagini. You may have seen him following the feast processions over the past several years. He’s the one with multiple cameras and (very heavy) big lenses dangling off his shoulders. He [...]
What’s Going On Today: Primary Election Day is Thursday, September 6th! Polls are open 7am to 8pm. Check our post for the full ballot rundown. Thursday is also the first day of school for grades 1-2 in Boston Public Schools, including the North End’s Eliot School. BPS has a hotline to answer questions at 617-635-9046. [...]
It is an odd day to have an election, but the State primary elections are on Thursday, September 6, 2012. *Important for independents: Voters enrolled in a political party (Democratic, Green-Rainbow or Republican) may only vote in that party’s primary. Unenrolled voters (registered voters not enrolled in a political party commonly referred to as “independent”) [...]
After last night’s blazing fire on Cooper St., the last thing the neighborhood needs is another fire. So people thought the worst when the sirens went off this afternoon and Boston Fire Department responded to a call on North Street. Paul Noukas Taylor shares these photos of the scene. We don’t have any details, but [...]
News from the Boston Public Library: Saturday hours at the neighborhood branches of the Boston Public Library return on September 8. Saturday hours at Boston Public Library branches vary per location, but are typically 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., or 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday hours at the Central [...]
Curious how much charitable giving there is in the North End / Waterfront? The annual report by the Chronicle of Philanthropy is out and much is being made of how “stingy” New England states were ranked, including Massachusetts, where only 2.8% of discretionary income is given to charity versus 4.7% for the nation. Boston is [...]
As hundreds of new residents moved in over the Labor Day weekend, we could finally come to realize that our tiny community is changing in demographics and culture. This once predominantly Italian and family oriented neighborhood has transformed overnight, but we could see it in plain sight, in the light of day this weekend. Older [...]
What’s Going On Today: Many in the neighborhood are recovering from last night’s fire on Cooper St., (or the Madonna concert), but there are several events in the neighborhood today. NEMPAC continues its Open House series this week and it’s Farmer’s Market day at City Hall Plaza. The Paul Revere House is sponsoring a lecture [...]
A 4-alarm fire broke out on the first floor of 26 Cooper Street near the N. Margin Street intersection in Boston’s North End shortly after 11pm on Tuesday night. The fire quickly climbed to the roof of the building causing flames to burst out of windows “as seen in the movies,” said one witness. One [...]
Jane Doe has been wondering when Bartlett Place is going to get some attention regarding the trash that continues to pile up from the weekend through Tuesday. It hasn’t be picked up during the regular residential garbage runs because it’s not at the end of the street where the collection point is located. She has [...]
Are you missing the fuzzy, long-tailed, beady-eyed rodents? According to residents, the earthly creatures are few and far between these days and showing up much less than at this time last year. The update came at Tuesday night’s meeting with John Meany, Director of Environmental Services at the City’s Inspectional Services Department. The meeting was [...]
The Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) case of Sanjoy Mahajan et. al. v. Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA), about the conversion of the Long Wharf pavilion, has provoked much discussion on the pros and cons of converting a portion of Long Wharf Park into a late-night restaurant and bar. This discussion [...]
There is still a lot of trash on the sidewalks from the move-ins, but soon those reliable trash collectors will do their job, some nice neighbor will do a little sweeping, a rain will arrive and wash away the sticky debris, and we’ll be back to normal. But what is normal for permanent residents is [...]
What’s Going On Today: It’s back to work, school and all that regular stuff! NEMPAC is having an Open House week. The NE Branch Library is back with its storytimes. A public art/reality project launches today on the Greenway, “Before I die …” where a giant chalkboard will be unveiled on the Wharf District Parks. [...]
VIRGILIO, Angelo G. “Gabe the Painter” of Boston’s North End August 31st, 2012. Beloved husband of Lucy (DiOrio) Virgilio. Devoted father of Donna Marie Virgilio, Peter C. Virgilio, and Elizabeth, all of the North End. Dear brother of the late Anthony Virgilio. Also survived by his many loving nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian [...]
An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) was over on Sheafe St. on Monday morning, where a North End resident was walking a dog and captured this picture of almost 30 used needles on the sidewalk. A clear hazard to dogs and children, the waste may have fallen out of a garbage bag. The EMT said he [...]
Labor Day weekend brought the 3rd Annual Fall Bocce Classic, known as “Michael’s Tournament” to Langone Park. The event welcomes North Enders and friends to serious bocce while honoring the late Michael Mendola. The event is organized by Michael’s brother, Joe Mendola, and features the expresso and ziti of Natale DeMarco among other homemade offerings. [...]
This video shows the 91st St. Lucy’s Feast in honor of Santa Lucia, Vergine e’ Martire – Protectress of Eyesight, held in Boston’s North End on Monday, August 27, 2012. The annual event is hosted by the Saint Lucy Society on Endicott Street in the North End of Boston. The St. Lucy Society is associated [...]
What’s Going On Labor Day: It’s Labor Day, a national holiday and the unofficial end of summer. View community happenings on the Events Calendar. What’s new and exciting on the blog: We put together our footage and posted a 24 minute St. Anthony’s Feast video. Take a look and sing along … ba da da [...]
An end of summer party was on tap at the Mirabella Pool on Sunday over Labor Day weekend, two days before the pool closes for the season. Fortunately, the sun held out for a big time cookout with music by DJ Sal Bartolo. Here are some photos from the event.
News from the Paul Revere House in North Square: FALL LECTURE SERIES “A War so unpopular . . . cannot be Supported”: New England and the War of 1812 To commemorate the 200th anniversary of the outbreak of the War of 1812, the Paul Revere Memorial Association, in cooperation with the Old South Meeting House, [...]
Battery Street was all about enjoying the last big summer weekend with a street cookout, music by DJ Virgil and bounce tents for the kids. The event is sponsored each year by the Madonna Della Cava Society that is located at 3 Battery Street in Boston’s North End. We caught a few photos from the [...]
It was truly the “Feast of all Feasts” at the 93rd St. Anthony’s Feast in August 2012 as captured in this video. On Friday, the meticulously gold-adorned statue of Saint Anthony emerged to throngs of the faithful. The exposition and blessing by Fr. Antonio from Saint Leonard Church was followed by a short procession before [...]
What’s Going On Sunday, September 2, 2012: The end of summer Mirabella Pool Party starts at 11 am with a free BBQ for members ($10 for non-members). The Madonna Della Cava Society holds its annual Labor Day weekend BBQ on Battery Street. See their website. “Michael’s Tournament” at the Langone Park Bocce Courts at noon. [...]
Usually on September 1st, we take and receive many photos of trash piles as the college students move-in. Remember last year when just walking down any North End sidewalk was impossible? (See Move In North End Trash Piles – September 2011 – They’re Here!) Instead this year, we received a couple of emails complimenting the [...]
With no public funding in sight to re-open the Hull Street restrooms on the Freedom Trail, the Old North Church has opened its own toilet facilities to the public on a trial basis. The two bathrooms are located in the basement of the gift shop. These are the only restrooms open to the public on [...]
1 Unity Street: 1 bed, 1 bath with 380 sq.ft. sold for $230,000 51 Snow Hill Street #4: 1 bed, 1 bath with 315 sq.ft. sold for $220,000 88 Prince Street #2: 1 bed, 1 bath with 725 sq.ft. sold for $295,000 162 Salem Street #2: 1 bed, 1 bath with 613 sq.ft. sold for [...]
“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. Ladies, always enjoy reading your column. You missed an opportunity to remind businesses and residents to sweep up/clean up around their own [...]
What’s Going On Today: The Paul Revere House is having Colonial Dance Tunes and Love Songs from 1-4pm. The Saturday Open Market is open from 10-5pm on the Wharf District Greenway Parks. The USS Constitution Museum also has Family Fun programming today. View details and more community happenings on the Events Calendar. What’s new and [...]
Santa Lucia, St. Lucy, Vergine e’ Martire – Protectress of Eyesight, was honored on Monday, August 27, 2012 by the Saint Lucy Society on Endicott Street in the North End of Boston. Immediately following the closing of the Saint Anthony Feast on Sunday night, the statues of both saints emerged for the opening ceremonies of [...]
Saturday, September 8th 11:00am – 12:00pm Location: Rose Kennedy Greenway located at the North and Cross St. intersection in the North End of Boston Grab your Pilates mat, bring your friends and come enjoy the fresh air and live DJ at the 2nd annual FREE Pilates in the Park with Jennifer Phelan, sponsored by ZICO [...]
The Boston Conservation Commission will be once again considering issues at Commercial Wharf related to the Boston Yacht Haven application listed in the agenda below at 6:15 pm on September 5, 2012 in Room 801 of City Hall, 1 Congress Street. See our previous posts on the subject. PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with the Massachusetts [...]
What’s Going On Today: Things have quieted down substantially on the community front as Labor Day weekend approaches, but a new host of students is set to move-in this weekend. See the letter sent to landlords from the Problem Properties Task Force. We also show how to check occupancy street permits on your block. View [...]
Five applicants presented information this week at the Zoning, Licensing & Construction (ZLC) Committee of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). Co-chair David Kubiak explained the purpose of the meeting was for informational purposes and so that abutters/residents can potentially work out issues with applicants. Some of these items will likely come before [...]
With all the student move-ins happening this weekend, there is a useful website for residents to check where and when the City of Boston has issued a Street Occupancy Permit. These permits clear parking and curbspace for move-ins in front of the address. For example, the following link shows all the permits issued for Endicott [...]
We don’t make a habit of exhibiting real estate listings, but this one caught our eye. If you’ve ever sat in Christopher Columbus Park, you’ve no doubt seen the houseboat at Commercial Wharf. Good news! The 336 square foot space is up for sale and listed on Zillow for $111,000. Great condo alternative-Stunning 35 Ft [...]