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Luisa (D’Ippolito) Bruno, 91 years of age, of Boston’s North End, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2012. Luisa was the owner of Ida’s Restaurant on Mechanic St. in the North End of Boston. Loving wife of the late John P. Bruno, Sr. Cherished mother of John P. Bruno, Jr. and his wife Karen of [...]
News from the Office of City Councilor, Sal LaMattina, on fencing restoration at Copp’s Hill Burying Ground: City Councilor Salvatore LaMattina, Chairman of the Committee on City and Neighborhood Services held a hearing on Thursday, December 13, 2012 to have a $73,000 grant accepted and expended for the city’s Parks and Recreation Department. The grant [...]
The following comes from Boston Magazine with news about the North End’s Acquire, 61 Salem Street, being included in its holiday gift guide list. Ten Boston neighborhoods have made it in to Boston magazine’s holiday gift guide roundup in their December issue, including the North End. Boston magazine’s expert staff presents readers with a gift guide that depicts [...]
North End / Waterfront residents, David & Ann, have a son, Colin, who is a paramedic in California. He reflected on Friday’s terrible tragedy with a perspective they thought others might appreciate. From: David To: Colin Sent: Friday, December 14, 2012 I cannot fathom how paramedics in Newtown are processing all those murdered children… On [...]
The following residents from Boston’s North End were recently named to the Arlington Catholic Honor Roll for the first marking term. They are to be commended for their academic achievements! Honors Michael Bonetti Ivana Bonetti
Reported incidents from this week’s Boston Police Journal Log are shown below, courtesy of BPD District A-1. Larceny from Motor Vehicle 12/09 – 12/10/12 2:45pm – 9:30am Victim reports US currency was taken from the locked glove box of her 2004 Volvo Cross Country 70 while it was parked at the Battery Wharf hotel garage. [...]
What’s Going On in the North End / Waterfront Saturday! Santa Skate and Toy Drive by the North End Columbus Day Committee. The benefit will include complimentary ice skating, photos w/Santa, raffles, hot cocoa and holiday music from DJ Lou Strazz and the children of NEMPAC. It all happens on December 15, 2pm-4:30pm at Steriti [...]
All Saints Way gets the attention on Battery Street, and it looks great!. The Madonna Della Cava Society Chapel across the street is also very well done this year. Download a hi-res version of this photo or order a print here. Did you take a great photo? Send it in.
Some local and general reactions to the Newtown, Connecticut school shootings: [View the story "Reactions to Connecticut School Shootings" on Storify]
Post 8 Italian American War Veterans recently held a Blue Front Restaurant appreciation night at the Sons of Italy facility in Winchester. The event grew out of the reminiscing that takes place each Wednesday evening when many North Enders congregate to dine, keep their friendships vibrant and recall fond memories of a cherished Italian enclave. [...]
The following news release comes from Michelle Wu, who has announced her candidacy for Boston City Council At-Large. Ms. Wu previously lived in the North End and was the legal guardian for a younger sister who went to the Eliot School. She says, “The North End has a special place in my heart, and I [...]
What’s Going On in the North End / Waterfront Coming up this weekend is the famous Santa Skate and Toy Drive by the North End Columbus Day Committee. The benefit will include complimentary ice skating, photos w/Santa, raffles, hot cocoa and holiday music from DJ Lou Strazz and the children of NEMPAC. It all happens [...]
The 2012 annual North End Christmas Fund Luncheon was a crowded affair on Thursday afternoon when hundreds assembled at Filippo’s Ristorante for the charity event. Raising thousands of dollars for North End seniors and families in need, the committee chair, Robert “Ted” Tomasone said that over 200 checks of an increased amount ($40) were sent [...]
“He may as well be a North Ender ….. Stevie Wonder, we call him. Up and down hills; all around the blocks of the neighborhood. One can’t miss the UPS truck, with its driver, always with a smile,” says Anonymous who submitted this photo. Did you take a great photo? Send it in.
It is opening week for Thinking Cup, a new coffee shop at 236 Hanover Street in Boston’s North End, featuring “Stumptown Coffee” in a European-style cafe with about 60 seats. Similar to its first location on Tremont Street at Boston Common, the new establishment will offer espresso, lattes, teas, sandwiches and pastries. Both neighborhood groups, [...]
What’s Going On in the North End / Waterfront: The North End Christmas Fund Luncheon is being held at Filippo’s at noon on Thursday. (Tickets required) Also on Thursday night: NEWRA December monthly meeting at the Nazzaro Center (7pm). See the agenda. A concert by the Boston String Academy at St. Stephen’s (5:30pm). See the [...]
One of the stops on last week’s holiday shopping stroll was The Wine Bottega on Hanover Street and this bike was outside, reminding me of this photo I took during the summer of the specialized bottle holder. Did you take a great photo? Send it in to be featured.
The North End has lost one of its most successful business owners and charitable residents. On Tuesday night, the family of Michael Mercogliano announced that owner of Mike’s Pastry has died. This message was posted on Facebook: It is with the deepest sadness and sorrow that we announce the death of the grandfather, father, husband [...]
Breaking News Mike’s Pastry has confirmed that owner Michael Mercogliano has passed away. Hundreds are expressing their sympathies on Mike’s Facebook page. We will post any further information and an obituary, when available. Neighborhood Photo of the Day: On Tuesday night, the Greenway Conservancy hosted the annual “Northern Lights” kickoff in the North End Parks [...]
The Boston String Academy invites all to the 1st Annual benefit Holiday concert featuring the BSA Children’s String Orchestra in a celebration of Holiday favorites at St. Stephen’s Church, 401 Hanover St., North End, Boston. The performance will be held on Thursday, December 13, 2012 at 5:30 pm. Donations are welcomed and highly appreciated.
In a vote of 6-2, the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, NEWNC, supported the wine, malt & liqueurs license transfer at 115A Salem Street from Giovanni Grimaldi at Sapori di Napoli to the Salem Group LLC (Nestor Patino) for a new cafe in the same location to be named, Rigoletto. The meeting presentation and [...]
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, NEWNC, voted 7-0 to support a wine, malt and liqueurs license transfer from the Gelateria, 272 Hanover St. to Il Panino Express at 264 Hanover Street on behalf of Frank DePasquale, owner of both establishments. In addition, the council supported a conversion of the operation of Il Panino [...]
The following news release is from North End Waterfront Health announcing the closure of the Adult Day Care Program at Villa Michelangelo. NORTH END WATERFRONT HEALTH ADULT DAY HEALTH CENTER CLOSING The North End Waterfront Health’s (NEW Health) Adult Day Health Center opened in 1983 and has since provided clients with a safe haven to [...]
It’s a great time of year to shop local with a bunch of new North End shops, visit old favorites or even brave the crowds at Faneuil Hall Marketplace. These days, many folks are also shopping online on the internet. In my view, anything beats the malls, but I know some folks love that too. [...]
The City of Boston’s 2012 Trolley Tour and Tree Lighting visited the North End’s Paul Revere Mall (aka Prado) on Sunday afternoon. Mayor Thomas Menino is still recuperating so City Councilor Sal LaMattina and First Lady of Boston Angela Menino led the holiday celebration including caroling, a visit with Santa and the lighting of the [...]
Neighborhood Photo of the Day: From the City of Boston Archives comes this photo of Salem Street in 1949. To orient yourself, Polcari’s Coffee is at the bottom left of the photo. Did you take a great photo? Send it in. What’s Going On in the North End / Waterfront on Tuesday: On Tuesday night, [...]
We’ve got an old bridge over the Fort Point Channel. It’s going to be decorated for the next few years with flowers in boxes. Why is this important? Let’s place it first. It is the Northern Avenue Bridge connecting Northern Avenue where it passes between the Moakley Courthouse and the Barking Crab in the Seaport [...]
The following is a documentary short, “The King of the House,” with Robert Dello Russo was created by Emerson students, Paul MacCarty and Kyle George. It includes not only a history of this well-known North End family, but a look back in time at the neighborhood and how it has changed including the opening of [...]
The North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) will hold its next regular monthly meeting on Thursday, December 13, 2012, 7:00 PM, at the Nazzaro Center, 30 North Bennet Street. The agenda is attached here and copied below. Support NEWRA, and be a part of these important community discussions. It’s membership renewal time! Don’t forget to renew [...]
The Old North Church Chamber Choir and Orchestra joined with the NEMPAC Women’s Chorus at Old North’s historic North End church to present Handel’s “Messiah,” ending with the inspiring Hallelujah Chorus. Old North’s Dr. Libor Dudas directed the performance held on Sunday, December 9, 2012. The free Christmas concert featured several soloists and attracted a [...]
Filippo Ristorante, Lucia Ristorante and Ducali Pizzeria & Bar are holding their 3rd Annual Holiday Toy Drive to benefit the Italian Home for Children, in honor of Mark F. Frattaroli. The poster below highlights the 2012 toy and school wish list. Unwrapped items can be dropped off in the North End at Filippo’s or Ducali’s [...]
The North Street Grille capped off a successful week with its food drive to benefit the Greater Boston Food Bank. They collected over 15 boxes of food and several financial donations as well. The American bistro at 229 North Street thanked donors with a $10 gift certificate for use at the restaurant. The staff and [...]
Neighborhood Photo of the Day: It’s been non-stop tree lightings in the North End and around Boston. One with a bit less ceremony, but seen by hundreds each day, is at the Nazzaro Community Center where North Ender Nick Verrocchi put it all together, shown below adding the final touches. Did you take a great [...]
The 18th Annual Christmas Program brought out dozens of kids in the North End to the Sant’ Agrippina di Mineo Benefit Society where Santa was waiting with gifts for all the girls and boys. All children under 10 received a photo with Santa and a gift. The event was organized by Philip Carangelo with Warren [...]
The Saint Leonard Choral Society held a holiday concert on Saturday, December 8th, to entertain the folks at the North End Community Nursing Home on Fulton Street. The residents appreciated the good holiday cheer and enthusiastically welcomed the choir to their home. The event was also a free preview to the upcoming concert at Sacred [...]
Hundreds came out for the 6th Annual Buon Natale North End Holiday Shopping Stroll on Friday night. The North End retail shops stayed open late and welcomed residents and visitors with refreshments and discounts at over 20 boutiques, galleries and design studios in the neighborhood. The shops were decorated for the holidays and “passports” guided [...]