Archive | 2012

Nick Varano (left) and Christopher Small, Executive Director at The Italian Home for Children

Nick Varano Spreads Holiday Cheer to Children

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 [...]

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Nuisance Control Ordinance Passed Unanimously by City Council Targeting Excessive Noise and Loud Parties

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 [...]

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Old North Church to Ring Her Historic Bells in Memory of Those Who Died in Newtown, Connecticut

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. [...]

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Police Blotter: Purse Snatch on Prince Street

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 [...]

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Barbara Gilchrest Named 2012 Charter Fellow by National Academy of Inventors

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), [...]

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Concerto di Natale: Three Choirs Celebrate Christmas in the North End [Photos & Video]

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 [...]

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Thursday News & Views: December 20, 2012

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 [...]

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A City of Boston Parking Enforcement Officer issuing a “Know Snow” Pamphlet to a vehicle parked on Washington Street in the South End, adjacent to Peters Park. (City of Boston photo)

Parking Enforcement Officers Issuing “Know Snow” Pamphlets to Boston Drivers

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.  [...]

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Boston City Council Approves New Rental Inspection Requirements and Fines for Problem Property Landlords

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 [...]

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Gibson Sotheby’s Holds Successful Cradles to Crayons Benefit and Open House

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 [...]

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Neighborhood Council Rescinds Support for Alcohol License Transfer at 115A Salem Street from Sapori di Napoli to Rigoletto

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 [...]

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NEWRA Adopts New Policy Allowing Taping of Monthly Meetings

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 [...]

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Greenway Conservancy Announces Resignation of Executive Director, Nancy Brennan

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 [...]

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Monday December 17, 2012 News & Views: Michael Mercogliano Wake, Tween Holiday Craft and More

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 [...]

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Roof Deck Proposal on Endicott Street Opposed by Residents’ Association

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 [...]

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Smiles and Santa Light Up the 42nd North End Christmas Parade [Photos]

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 [...]

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Letters From Longtime North End Residents Lament Noise and Quality of Life Problems

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 [...]

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NEWRA Zoning & Licensing Agenda for Tuesday, December 18th Includes Il Panino Express, Sapori Di Napoli and Carmen Restaurant

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 [...]

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Big Skating Turnout for 5th Annual Santa Skate & Toy Drive at Steriti Rink in North End [Photos]

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 [...]

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Residents’ Association Nominates Robyn Reed for Greenway Conservancy Board of Trustees

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 [...]

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