This couple found a spot on the wall at Copp’s Hill Terrace for a casual date. Enjoy solving this jigsaw picture puzzle with 50 pieces! (Hints in the lower left of the puzzle). Post your time in the comments! (Photo by Matt Conti)
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Neighborhood Happenings on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 – 244 – 246R Hanover St. Zoning Hearing, Kids Chess and RUFF Meeting
North End / Waterfront Events on the Calendar: At 10:30 am, the Zoning Board of Appeal considers the plans for 244-246R Hanover St. at City Hall, Room 801. (See it at NEWRA and NEWNC) At 4:00 pm, it’s the Kids Chess Club at the North End Library. At 7:00 pm, RUFF invites dog owners to [...]
Richmond Street Dog Run and Park Opens After Renovation
North End dog owners are rejoicing at the opening of the renovated dog run and park on Richmond Street adjacent to the Callahan Tunnel ramp. The new layout was designed to be easier to maintain without all the mud, trash and blight issues of the park’s former condition. Owned by the State, the Massachusetts Department [...]
Mayoral Candidate Marty Walsh Greets North End Residents and Scenes From the Neighborhood Council Election
Mayoral candidate Martin Walsh spent some time chatting with North End residents this weekend. With over 300 residents coming out to vote in the Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) election on Saturday, there were plenty of folks hanging around in the playground outside the Nazzaro Center. Below are some photos from Saturday, May 18, 2013. For more [...]
What’s Happening Monday, May 20, 2013
North End / Waterfront Events on the Calendar: The Nazzaro Center Youth Band performs, 5:30 pm, at the community center, 30 N. Bennet Street. Scholarship awards will also be presented by North End Against Drugs (NEAD). Registration begins today for the Mirabella Pool through June 21st. The pool opens on June 22nd. Sign-up at the [...]
North End BINGO Fundraiser Honors Resident and Marathon Survivor Roseann Sdoia
North End BINGO fans came out on Sunday afternoon to the Nazzaro Community Center for one of our own, Roseann Sdoia. Seriously injured in the Boston Marathon bombings, the North End resident had to have part of her leg amputated. After being released from Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital last week, Roseann was able to attend the [...]
Upside Down Parking Cone in Sidewalk Hole on Atlantic Avenue
The city’s “temporary” solution for this hole in the sidewalk on Atlantic Avenue at E. India Row is not satisfactory, according to Justin Wyner, President of the Wharf District Council. He reports the situation to Citizens Connect with this photo. This is a missing cover plugged with an inverted safety cone. It has been like [...]
Friends Group Holds Popular Book Sale at North End Library [Photos]
It was a banner day for the annual book sale, held by the Friends of the North End Branch Library. There was a deal for everyone with $1 paperbacks and $2 for hardcover books, plus plenty of CDs, Audiobooks and DVDs. Tables of categorized books lined the sidewalk on Parmenter Street with more selections inside [...]
What’s Happening Sunday, May 19, 2013: BINGO! for Roseann, Bruins – Rangers Game 2 and Last Day to Catch the Flash Forward Festival
North End / Waterfront Events on the Calendar: At 2:00 pm, it’s the BINGO fundraiser for North End marathon victim, Roseann Sdoia, at the Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet St. See the post. At 3:00 pm, it’s Game 2 for the Bruins – Rangers Series on NBC. Sunday, May 19th, 12pm – 5pm is the [...]
Record Turnout for 2013 North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) Election – The Votes are In!
In the largest turnout of recent years, 314 residents came out to vote on Saturday, May 18th at the annual election for North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC). Nine residents were running for the six open seats on the council. The top six candidates will each serve a two-year term on the Neighborhood Council. [...]
Sicilian Fishermen Tribute Planned at Long Wharf; Final Four Artist Submissions
Four final artist concepts have been submitted for a planned public art tribute to the Sicilian Fishermen of Boston’s North End. The public art installation will be on the north side of Long Wharf near the location of the former T Wharf. Along with Commercial Wharf and the former Eastern Packard Pier, T Wharf was [...]
Photos: Mayor’s 2013 Coffee Hour at Christopher Columbus Park
Mayor Thomas M. Menino could not make last week’s Mayor’s Coffee Hour at Christopher Columbus Park, but that did stop the friendly community gathering. Helping stand in for the Mayor were Property Chief Michael Galvin, Parks Commissioner Antonia Pollak, City Councilors Sal LaMattina, Felix Arroyo and Rob Consalvo along with State Representatives Aaron Michlewitz and [...]
VPNE Parking Lot Receives NEWNC Support for One Year Renewal at 181 North Washington Street
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) voted 4-3 to support the approval to continue the use of the 7-space outdoor parking lot at the intersection of Endicott Street and North Washington Street. Some council members raised concerns including the use of nearby resident / visitor parking spaces by the company’s staff. There was [...]
Neighborhood Video of the Day: Haymarket Square in the 1970s
As the debate heats up between the final two bidders for the Greenway’s Parcel 9 at Haymarket Square, this video is a flashback to the Haymarket of the 1970′s, courtesy of Lerner Home Movies.
What’s Happening Saturday May 18, 2013: Neighborhood Council Election, Book Sale, Flash Forward Festival
North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council Election – Don’t Forget to Vote! All North End / Waterfront residents are encouraged to vote in Saturday’s election for North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC). The poll is open from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 N. Bennet Street. There are nine [...]
Capital Plan Designates $39.1 Million for New and Expanded North End Schools
As part of a $1.8 billion FY 14-18 capital plan announced on Friday, Mayor Thomas M. Menino designated $18.6 million for the expansion of the North End’s Eliot School. In addition, the plan includes $20.5 million for 585 Commercial Street, the building that will serve as a new downtown Boston K-8 public school starting in [...]
North End’s Aaron Michlewitz to Endorse Charlotte Golar Richie in Race for Mayor
A high profile pre-endorsement article in Friday’s Boston Globe disclosed that State Representative Aaron Michlewitz (D-North End) is throwing his support behind Charlotte Golar Richie to be the next Mayor of Boston. Michlewitz joins Brighton’s State Rep. Michael Moran and Charlestown brothers Edward and Dennis Callahan in backing the former State Rep. from Dorchester. Moran, [...]
NY Times Profiles Elena Barbera, Climbing for a Cause
We recently profiled “Eliot School Mom” and Charlestown resident, Elena Barbera, about how she was climbing Bunker Hill Monument for a month to raise money for the 14 victims of the Boston Marathon attacks who are now amputees. Friday’s New York Times features Elena and her efforts: Elena Barbera, a writer who has lived in [...]
Police Blotter: Quiet Week in the North End / Waterfront
Very quiet week as far as reported public safety incidents to Boston Police. This week’s items listed below, courtesy of BPD District A-1. Neighborhood: North End, Occurrence Date between 05/11/2013 and 05/17/2013, District: A1 05/11/2013 – 224 HANOVER ST – INVESTIGATE PERSON 05/11/2013 – 250 HANOVER ST – TOWED MOTOR VEHICLE 05/12/2013 – 220 HANOVER [...]
Oops … Stop Work Order at 115 Salem Street for Rigoletto Cafe, Formerly Sapori di Napoli
It was a long, drawn out process at the neighborhood meetings when the new operators at 115 Salem St., formerly Sapori di Napoli, came to transfer the alcohol license for a new cafe / restaurant called Rigoletto. After repeat presentations, the Salem Group, LLC (Nestor Patino) received support from both neighborhood groups, NEWRA and NEWNC, [...]
Rescued Puppy Adoption Opportunity
Two little brother & sister puppies are coming to Massachusetts to find their forever homes. North Ender Rosina Fabbo tells us that a former family that adopted from her years ago had to put down their dog and wanted to adopt another Puerto Rican pup. Since they were paying for a kennel and didn’t want [...]
Neighborhood Photo of the Day: Archaeological Dig at Clough House
Rev. Steve Ayres of Old North Church shares this photo as the archaeological dig begins behind the 1715 Clough House. They hope to find artifacts and features associated with those who have occupied the house over the past 300 years. “Joshua had an easier time with the walls of Jericho!” he quips. Follow the dig [...]
TD Garden Twin Towers Back on Drawing Board for North Station Site
General plans have been put forth by Delaware North, owner of TD Garden, and Boston Properties (Atlantic Wharf developer) for a huge new development on the Causeway Street parking lot site in front of the TD Garden arena. The proponents are calling for two 400 foot towers (28 stories) with a mixed use of offices, [...]
Neighborhood Council Unanimously Supports Cordials at Regina Pizzeria
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council voted 7-0 in support of a request by Regina Pizzeria at 11 1/2 Thacher St. to add “cordials” to the existing beer and wine license. The meeting was held on Monday, May 13, 2013 at the Nazzaro Community Center. See the video for the presentation, discussion and NEWNC [...]
Thursday 5/16/13 News & View: Flash Forward Festival Opens at Battery Wharf
Neighborhood View of the Day: It was a Tuesday afternoon false alarm for Boston Fire at Mercantile Wharf, shown here with the ladder up as captured by Bruce McCue of Atlantic Associates. Did you take a cool photo in the North End / Waterfront? Email it to info@northendwaterfront.com to have it featured here. North End / [...]
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Homeless Problem Addressed by City Councilors at Annual Meeting of Friends of Christopher Columbus Park [Video]
The annual meeting of Friends of Christopher Columbus Park was the forum for a lengthy discussion regarding increasing homeless problems in the park, including a recent death. One of the most troubled areas is the tot lot that often becomes an encampment for homeless people to sleep at night. Parents have found blood in the [...]
4th Annual North 2 South Baseball Classic Set for June 24th and June 26th
State Representative Aaron Michlewitz has announced his sponsorship of the 4th Annual North 2 South Baseball Classic with the North End Athletic Association (NEAA) & South End Baseball. Game 1 will be held in the North End on Monday, June 24th at 6 p.m. and Game 2 in the South End (Peter’s Park) on Wednesday, [...]
Wednesday 5/15/13 News & Views: Mayor Menino’s Neighborhood Coffee Hour at Christopher Columbus Park & More
Neighborhood View of the Day: The USS Cassin Young Destroyer did a turnaround yesterday in Boston Harbor, coming out of dry dock where it has been for the past three years undergoing repairs. The ship is maintained by the National Park Service in a dock next to the USS Constitution as an example of the [...]
Lines Being Drawn on Greenway’s Parcel 9 Development Project at Haymarket
The State, through its MassDOT transportation agency, is currently considering two final proposals for designation at Parcel 9 along the Greenway near Haymarket. Blackstone Market (Cresset Group & DeNormandie Cos.) – 70 rental housing units, 9 stories high, at North Street with up to 3 restaurants on second floor, community room, a first floor retail [...]
4 Baldwin Place Receives Neighborhood Council Support for Basement Zoning Relief
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) unanimously (8-0) supported Pat Coppola & Louis Finacharo at 4 Baldwin Place in their application to legalize the existing basement space at the building to form part of the first floor unit. See the above video for the presentation, discussion and NEWNC vote.
Good Neighbor Recognition Award Presented to Clarke Hazelwood of Nazzaro Center
Shown (l to r) NEWRA President Jim Salini, Clarke Hazelwood and NEWRA member Janet Gilardi. (Photo by Phil Orlandella) The Good Neighbor Recognition Award for May 2013 was presented to Clarke Hazelwood of the Nazzaro Community Center on behalf of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). The presentation was made by NEWRA President, [...]
On The North End / Waterfront Calendar: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
North End / Waterfront Events on the Calendar for Tuesday: Friends of Christopher Columbus Park invites City Councilors to discuss the recent death investigation and the homeless situation in the park. 6:30 pm at the Pilot House, Lewis Wharf, 2 Atlantic Ave. (Note different location than usual.) See the event post. North End Against Drugs [...]
Bruins Amazing Game 7 Playoff Victory [Storify]
It was an amazing playoff victory for the Boston Bruins on Monday night in a 5-4 comeback win against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Here are some immediate reactions after the game. Next up, New York Rangers. [View the story "Bruins Amazing Playoff Win [Storify]” on Storify] Tweets about “#bruins”
Video: Meet the 2013 Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) Candidates
Candidates running in the May 18th election for North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council were given the opportunity to speak at Monday’s monthly NEWNC meeting. This video shows the candidate introductions recorded on May 13, 2013. The ballot order was announced as follows: Maria Lanza, Commercial St. Philip Frattaroli, Harris St. Jorge Mendoza, Stillman Pl. [...]
Councilors LaMattina and Linehan File for Hearing to Increase Parks Budget With Development Funding
City Councilors Sal LaMattina and Bill Linehan have proposed using the current Boston building boom to increase funding for the city’s ailing parks system. The program would work similar to the Inclusionary Development Program (IDP). The IDP sets aside 13% of units for affordable housing in new developments or builders contribute 15% of the total [...]
Monday 5/13/13 News & Views: Neighborhood Council Meeting Tonight
Neighborhood View of the Day: Another spectacular year of tulip blooms at Christopher Columbus Park, captured here by Erik Lund. Did you take a cool photo in the North End / Waterfront? Email it to info@northendwaterfront.com to have it featured here. North End / Waterfront Events on the Calendar: At 7:00 pm, the North End / [...]