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In the North End, trash pickup during Christmas and New Year’s is on the regular M/W/F schedule because the holidays are on Tuesday. Also, while you love your Christmas tree now, you won’t in 2 weeks. Tree collection is on your recycling day during from January 7-18. For the North End, that’s January 11th and [...]
Saint Leonard Parish Christmas Mass Schedule Monday, December 24th 5 p.m. – St. Leonard’s Church Midnight Mass – St. Leonard’s Church Tuesday, December 25th 9 a.m. – Sacred Heart Church 10:30 a.m. – St. Leonard’s Church (in Italian) 12 noon - St. Leonard’s Church New Year’s Day Monday, December 31st 5 p.m. – St. Leonard’s [...]
This Christmas tree on upper side of the Prince Building can be seen from much of the North End / Waterfront. Just after sunset, it is quite a sight with the Boston skyline in the background. Did you take a great photo? Send it in.
As he has done for many years, Nick Varano and his family spent the afternoon visiting with children at The Italian Home for Children in Jamaica Plain. They brought toys for every child at the home, visited the classrooms and spent time with the kids spreading some holiday cheer. Nick Varano is the owner of [...]
Boston City Council unanimously passed the Nuisance Control Ordinance in response to constituent concerns regarding excessive noise and loud parties in the city, including the North End. The ordinance includes fines ($100 first offense, $300 thereafter) when Boston Police respond to a noise complaint. Fines will be issued to property owners as well as those [...]
Old North Church in Boston will join with churches around the country and ring their bells at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, December 21 in memory of those who died last Friday in Newtown, Connecticut. Connecticut Governor Daniel Malloy called for bells to ring twenty-six times to honor the twenty-six victims of the Sandy Hook massacre. [...]
Reported incidents from this week’s Boston Police Journal Log are listed below, courtesy of BPD District A-1. Larceny/ Purse Snatch 12/15/12 12:30am -1:30am Victim reports while walking on Prince St. her purse was taken from her shoulder. Purse contained wallet credit and bank cards and personal papers. Larceny in Building 12/17/12 10:30am Victim reports while [...]
The following news release is from Boston Medical Center announcing North End resident, Dr. Barbara Gilchrest, has been named a 2012 Charter Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors. Barbara Gilchrest, MD, professor and Chair Emeritus of the department of dermatology at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and dermatologist at Boston Medical Center (BMC), [...]
A highlight of Christmas in the North End is the Concerto di Natale (Christmas Concert) at Sacred Heart Italian Church in historic North Square. Now in its 8th year and organized by the St. Leonard Church Parish, the concert brought together three choirs and over 60 singers to give the performance of the season to [...]
What’s Happening In The North End / Waterfront View the details on upcoming events and meetings in the Events Calendar. What’s new on the blog Landlords and apartment renters will want to know about the new inspection requirements passed by the City Council on Wednesday to avoid problem property fines. See the news. Just for [...]
Today’s photo is of the Salem Food Market in the early 1970s from Dirty Old Boston where a comment also indicates the same family runs a “Salem St. Market” on Moody St. in Waltham. The same contributor includes a hanging meat photo from the North End on what also looks like Salem Street.
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park would like everyone to mark their 2013 calendars for the following events and meetings to be presented by FOCCP during 2013. –> 4th of July Celebration … Saturday, June 29 at the park –> Columbus Day Celebration … Monday, October 14 at the park –> Annual Fundraiser, Casino Night [...]
The following is a news release from the Boston Transportation Department (BTD) regarding the distribution of “Know Snow” pamphlets. Some Boston drivers may have been pleasantly surprised recently when they realized that the paper placed under their vehicle’s windshield wiper by a Boston Parking Enforcement Officer was a “Know Snow” pamphlet rather than a parking ticket. [...]
Boston City Council voted 9-4 to approve a new Rental Inspection Ordinance requiring apartment rental units to be inspected every five years including a $300 fine for problem properties and a “chronic offender registry.” The ordinance includes condominium properties but exempts buildings with 6 or fewer rental units as long as the building owner lives [...]
Frankie and Lou are back with Episode 5 of Pizzer Makers. The Boston webisode series is created by Chris Palermo and stars Robert DiCicco and the North End’s own Frankie Imbergamo. This time, a whole gang of characters, old and new, join in their attempt at a reality TV cooking show. See more episodes of [...]
What’s Happening In The North End / Waterfront on Wednesday At 10 am, the Eliot School on Charter Street hosts an open house for prospective parents. At 6 pm, the North End Library features the film, “The Men Who Stare at Goats” (2009), which thankfully is a comedy. At 6:30 pm, the Friends of the [...]
Union Wharf Lights brighten up the North End waterfront during the winter months. Earlier this week, the wind was blowing fiercely from the east showing off the American flag flying high above Marina Park. Did you take a great photo? Send it in.
The first day of the brand new North End Youth Hockey’s “Introduction to Hockey” on Saturday 12/15 was a huge success! Twelve kids and five volunteer coaches came together at Steriti Rink in the North End to begin a new era in recreational / educational sports. Beginning next week, 12/22/2012, the class will be held [...]
Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty at 220 Commercial Street recently held a successful benefit for Cradles to Crayons along with an Open House. The clothing drive collected hundreds of pounds of new and gently used clothing for Boston area kids in need. It was a great and successful night with many friends, neighbors and clients in [...]
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) has nullied its vote to support the alcohol license transfer at 115A Salem Street from Vincenzo Grimaldi’s “Sapori di Napoli” to “Rigoletto,” a cafe/restaurant proposed by Nestor Patino. At the December 10, 2012 NEWNC meeting, the council voted 6-2 in favor of the wine, malt & liqueurs [...]
What’s Happening In The North End / Waterfront Are the holidays stressing you out? Stop in the Stress Reduction Session at NEW Health on Hanover Street, starting at 6:30 pm on Tuesday. Read more. Il Panino Express, Sapori di Napoli and Carmen Restaurant are all on the NEWRA ZLC Committee meeting agenda for Tuesday, 7pm at [...]
What about that royal baby? I’m sure I speak for all of downtown Boston when I say we’re over the moon with joy. I’m hoping he or she looks more like Kate than Will. And one wonders, if the future monarch of Great Britain can now be the heir-to-the-throne’s first-born girl, why can’t a lowly [...]
Members of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association, NEWRA, voted 22-2 in favor of a new policy that would allow video and audio recordings at regular monthly meetings. The discussion and vote took place on December 13, 2012 at the Nazzaro Community Center. The official policy is: Videotaping or audiotaping of NEWRA regular monthly [...]
It is but one opinion, that of René Loth’s mid-summer Boston Globe article, “Public space, public cash” (Opinion Page, Globe, Saturday, August 4, 2012), regarding the topical state of the Rose Kennedy Greenway. Some blooms did appear back then; but Loth must have been smitten with a whiff of some obscure fragrance, notwithstanding the Greenway’s [...]
The following letter comes from Fulton Street resident, Janet Gilardi, who gave up complaining about Archway Street and cleaned it up with her daughter, Toni. I have continuously complained about this back yard of my Property. Actually, the name of this area is Archway Street. The City does not take charge in ANY Way !!!!! [...]
The following news release is from the Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy announcing the resignation of Executive Director, Nancy Brennan. COO Jesse Brackenbury will take charge of daily operations until a replacement is named. The attached pdf shows the press release and includes a list of accomplishments. Nancy Brennan, Executive Director, accepts new West Coast position [...]
What’s Happening In The North End / Waterfront The family of Michael Mercogliano of Mike’s Pastry will accept visitors from 4pm-8pm on Monday at Boston Harborside Home, 580 Commercial Street. See the obituary. Also on Monday at 4pm, Tween Holiday Bead Craft at the North End Library, 25 Parmenter Street. View the details on upcoming [...]
In the first snow of December, I saw the light glimmering in this building alley. I actually forget exactly what street this is … maybe around North Street? Leave a comment if you know. Did you take a great photo? Send it in.
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted 7-18 against a proposal to add a roof deck to 93 Endicott Street in Boston’s North End. The NEWRA meeting was held on December 13, 2012 at the Nazzaro Community Center. Represented by contractor Garry Rizzuto, applicant Jose Faria was not present at the meeting, but [...]
The smiles on children’s faces were the best part of this year’s North End Christmas Parade. It’s been a tradition for 42 years in the neighborhood. More recently, the North End Santa has been making a James Bond-like entrance from a helicopter. After landing his “sleigh” at the ball fields of Puopolo Park, the festivities [...]
As the Boston City Council prepares to vote this week on the Nuisance Control Ordinance, the following series of letters were gathered from longtime North Enders as part of a Boston University student project by Alexander Herrmann on Boston’s North End, curated by Marie Montemarano and shared with permission here on NorthEndWaterfront.com. The letters are [...]
This year a portion of the proceeds will help trim the trees in the Prado so that thousands of visitors can have an unobstructed view of the magnificent architecture. The NEWRA Parks and Open Spaces Committee added, “We are excited and grateful to hear that some of the proceeds from the event will be used [...]
Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee Meeting Agenda (PDF Version) Tuesday, December 18, 2012, 7:00 PM Mariners House, 11 North Square, 2nd Floor Zoning Appeals and License Applications 7:00 PM – 7:15 PM 264 Hanover Street, Il Panino Express, Frank DePasquale has applied to the Licensing Board to transfer the Wine, Malt and Liqueurs License from [...]
What’s Going On in the North End / Waterfront Santa Arrives by Helicopter on Sunday, 1pm, at Puopolo Field on Commercial Street (weather permitting). The annual North End Christmas Parade follows through the streets of the North End. See the flyer. At 11 am, RUFF holds its monthly cleanup. Meet at the Prado. At 4pm, [...]
The largest neighborhood skating event of the season took place at the 5th Annual Santa Skate & Toy Drive hosted by the North End Columbus Day Committee at Steriti Rink on Saturday, December 16, 2012. Skaters brought toys and the kids enjoyed photos with Santa while everyone enjoyed skating at the rink! Several hundred skaters showed [...]
At this week’s meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association, President Jim Salini introduced NEWRA’s nominee to the Greenway Conservancy Board of Trustees, Robyn Reed. “NEWRA’s Executive Committee believes that she will be a superb representative of NEWRA and the North End/Waterfront neighborhood,” said Salini. Robyn is a NEWRA member and lives on [...]