The true night owls of the North End are the bread bakers that fill the restaurants’ breadbaskets and also sell bread (and more) to residents and visitors through their neighborhood retail shops. Revealing the dough story, from old to new, is Bostoniano.info’s Nicola Orichula who publishes a 4-part series on the people behind the North [...]
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Video: Libiamo Chorus from La Traviata – NEMPAC Italian Opera Concert – February 2012
Video: “Libiamo” Chorus from La Traviata Violetta throws a lavish party to celebrate the recovery of her illness. Alfredo proposes his desire for Violetta and the crowd rouses celebration with a toast. Violetta: Sherri Snow, Alfredo: Fred VanNess, Chorus: Rebecca-Rapoport-Cole, Aleandra Dietrich, Abigail Krawson, Daniel Cyr, Marquis Fuse Over 130 music lovers cheered at the [...]
Hanover St. Redesign Project Ideas Presented by Northeastern Engineering Students
Video: Northeastern’s “Essential Engineering” team presents Hanover Street Re-Design ideas at a neighborhood meeting held on February 15, 2012 at the Nazzaro Community Center in the North End.
Townie Car Spotted on Charter Street Sidewalk
Matthew in Boston posts a bunch of North End street photos on Flickr, including this one of a Charlestown resident’s car. He adds this caption: “License plate “TOWNIE” parked on a sidewalk. What can I say? Too perfect, really.” Via Universal Hub and posted under Creative Commons.
Neighborhood Council Tables Lucca Restaurant Valet Application
After an extended discussion on February 13, 2012, the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, NEWNC, tabled the valet parking permit application of Lucca Restaurant, 226 Hanover Street, to the Boston Transportation Department. Lucca currently shares a valet zone with Ristorante Fiore. View the video for details on the issue. The following handout was provided [...]
Update: North Bennet Street School and Eliot Parents Only Two Bidders For North & Richmond Street Buildings
Only two bids were received by the City of Boston for the North and Richmond Street buildings up for sale in the North End, according to sources close to the situation. A property swap plus cash proposal was submitted by the North Bennet Street School and a “public interest” bid by the Eliot K-8 School [...]
“My Cousins Place” Receives Unanimous Support from Neighborhood Council for Hanover St. Coffee Shop
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, NEWNC, voted unanimously, 8-0, to approve the application for a coffee shop at 396 Hanover St., formerly occupied by Contrada’s Coffee Shop. The applicants are Daniel Delia and Ralph Verrocchi d/b/a ”My Cousins Place,” to the Boston Zoning Board of Appeal to change the allowed use from “store [...]
Neighborhood Council, NEWNC, Votes 4-3 in Support of Sandwich Shop at 139-45 Richmond St. (aka 188 North St.)
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, NEWNC, voted 4-3 to support a change in allowed use for a new sandwich shop at 139-145 Richmond St. The storefront and access to the shop is at 188 North St. along the Freedom Trail. The application was filed with the Zoning Board of Appeal by David Veo [...]
9 Noyes Place Receives Neighborhood Council Support for Basement Expansion
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, NEWNC, heard the zoning relief application for 9 Noyes Place, Robert Griffin, at their monthly meeting held on February 13, 2012 at the Nazzaro Community Center. Mr. Gray, a contractor representing Mr. Griffin, spoke at the meeting with regards to the requested expansion of the 1st floor unit [...]
Neighborhood Council Committee Reports at February 13, 2012 Meeting
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, NEWNC, reports on its committee work at the beginning of its February 13, 2012 meeting. This video includes introductory remarks, committee reports and comments from representatives of local elected officials. David Marx reports for the Public Safety Committee and NEWNC President and Greenway Leadership Council member, Donna Freni, [...]
North End Stories Interviews Frank Dasaro about Family Traditions in a Fisherman’s Family
North End Stories posts lifetime North End resident Frank “Bubby Popcorn” Dasaro, now 71 years old, talking about the fisherman in his family, their involvement in the Fisherman’s Feast, and spending time on the family’s fishing boats. View more information on the digital narrative project at NorthEndStories.com.
Cross Unveiled at St. Leonard’s Garden Wall
The scaffolding is down on the side of the Saint Leonard’s Peace Garden wall revealing a large red Catholic cross. The feature is a focal point given its large size and visibility from Hanover Street. The wall repair and installation continues the multi-year renovation of the garden area. The new cross faces the recently installed [...]
Photo Gallery: Christopher Columbus Park in Winter
With other hearty neighbors, I participated in the inaugural Winter Photography Workshop sponsored by the Parks Department at Christopher Columbus Park. The gallery shows photos by Matt Conti and Meghan Warner Denenberg. (Click thumbnails to enlarge and start slideshow.)
Video: City Chief James Hunt Speaks to NEWRA on Environmental and Energy Issues
Conversation with James Hunt, City of Boston Chief of Environmental and Energy Services The city’s chief spoke to the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) regarding a wide range of issues relating to the environment and energy use, including groundwater and recycling. Mr. Hunt oversees the Inspectional Services Department and the Environment Department, serves [...]
BPDNews.com Shows Lighter Side With Comeback Video
BPDNews.com has always had a lighter tone than most other government websites, often poking fun at dumb criminals and themselves. Today, the official community news site from the Boston Police Department posts a humorous video regarding the recent hacking of its website. Over the last several days, the group “Anonymous” hacked the site to protest [...]
Video: 2012 Programming Plan for Greenway Conservancy
Video: Greenway Conservancy Director of Business Operations, Jesse Brackenbury, presents the plan for programs scheduled on the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway this year. This video was recorded on February 7, 2012 at the Greenway Conservancy Board of Directors & Leadership Council meeting, held at 185 Kneeland St., Boston. Following the review of the upcoming events [...]
Video: Greenway Conservancy Defends Its Public / Private Model
In response to the recent media storm and subsequent inquires from State officials, the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy defended its public/private model at a Board meeting held on February 7, 2012. As seen in this video of the meeting, Chair Georgia Murray presents the “facts as we know them” listing the group’s accomplishments and [...]
Video: Transparency Policy Discussion & Vote at Greenway Conservancy Meeting on February 7, 2012
In response to a request by the State Attorney General’s office and bolstered by recent media coverage on transparency issues, the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy voted to approve a new transparency policy at its February 7th Board meeting. This video contains the discussion and vote of the transparency policy. The 2-page policy document is [...]
Take a Trip Down Memory Lane – The Greatest Place on Earth – North End
Steven “Virgil” Virgilio shares this trip down memory lane with old photos in this slideshow called “North End – the Greatest Place on Earth.”
“Skate Date” Brings Out Hundreds to Steriti Skating Rink to Benefit North End Against Drugs
The Steriti skating rink on Commercial St. was packed with families and friends to enjoy a day of skating fun and support North End Against Drugs. In addition to public skating, several neighborhood organizations set up informational tables including NEAA – North End Athletic Association, NEWNC – North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, Paul Revere [...]
“The Masters” Win Indoor Bocce Tournament Benefiting North End Against Drugs
“The Masters” took the trophy in this year’s indoor bocce tournament as part of the North End Against Drugs “SKATE DATE” Event on Sunday January 29th at the Steriti Skating Rink on Commercial Street. This was the first year “The Masters” entered the tourney with members Paul Dipesa, Joe Mendola, Cathy and Ken Strum. Mikey [...]
Photos: North End Restaurants Host CityFeast 2012 – Dining Out to Conquer Diabetes
Five North End restaurants held a special benefit dinner on Sunday night to support the Joslin Diabetes Center’s High Hopes Fund. The annual event, CityFeast – Dining Out to Conquer Diabetes, is organized by Carla Agrippino Gomes of Antico Forno and Terramia with joint participation from Lucca’s Matt and Sean Williams, Taranta’s Jose Duarte and [...]
Paul Revere Antique c. 1782 Teapot Video
M.S. Rau Antiques posts this video about a circa 1782 silver teapot made by the North End’s own Paul Revere. This outstanding antique silver teapot by American patriot Paul Revere is one of only four known to exist in this, Revere’s original “raised drum” design. Two others are part of the collections of the Museum [...]
North End Stories Publishes Video Interview With Antonetta “Antie” Bonaffine
The latest installment from North End Stories is out! The digital narrative project interviews Antonetta “Antie” Bonaffine, lifelong resident born on Greenough Lane in the North End, 96 years ago. Antie talks about growing up in the neighborhood (60 years on Hull St.), family (7 brothers, 6 sisters), the feasts and swimming from the North [...]
Italian Photography Show on Saturday, January 28th
Italian Photography Showing by Bethany Terrio on Sat., January 28th, 6-9pm at Friendly Framer, 347 Hanover St.
Remembering The Neighborhood Through Photos
At a recent parks meeting in the North End, residents were discussing how to mobilize efforts around fixing up the Prado when Mark Petrigno showed the group 1970′s photos on his camera of the Paul Revere Mall park. I asked him to send over some of his photos to share in the gallery shown below. [...]
Photos: Wounded Warrior Project Fundraiser Attracts Big Turnout
It was a big night for fundraising in the North End to support the Wounded Warrior Project, where friends and neighbors gathered at Lucia’s on Hanover St. on behalf of three soldiers currently deployed in Afghanistan. Ricky Scimeca from the North End, along with friends Robert McCarthy, Justin Santoro and David McGrath are “rucking” the [...]
“Hidden Gems from the Old Boston Garden” at The West End Museum Through February 13th
“Hidden Gems from the Old Boston Garden” on display at The West End Museum through February 13, 2012.
Journalist Bob Skole in Video Profile by North End Stories
Journalist and North End resident, Bob Skole, is profiled in the latest installment of the digital narrative project, North End Stories. Skole worked for The Italian News, having interviewed Tony Bennett and the Defense Secretary for the Sacco and Vanzetti trial. Check out all the entries at www.NorthEndStories.com.
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Townie Car Spotted on Charter Street Sidewalk
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Introducing New Logo For North End Waterfront.com
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Weekly Police Blotter: Pellet Gun Assault and Larceny
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Video: Libiamo Chorus from La Traviata – NEMPAC Italian Opera Concert – February 2012
North End Waterfront.com – The New 2012 Website is Live!
The new North End Waterfront.com is live! After a very, very long weekend of coding, fine-tuning and too much espresso, the new website is up and running. Months went into the planning, but it gets to a point where you just have to take a leap and see what happens. Fortunately, it came together and [...]