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 [...]
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Valentine’s Day, Patriots & Teacher Appreciation Photos from St. John School’s K1 Class
Click on the thumbnails to enlarge the photos. Submitted by Nicole S. MacDermott, Mom to Niamh. Photos by Janine Martignetti, Mom to Trinity. Both North End residents.
NEWRA to Host Hanover St. Project Meeting With Northeastern Engineering Students
In place of the Clean Streets Committee meeting on Wed., 2/15, NEWRA will host a presentation by a group of Northeastern University senior civil engineering students. For their project, they have chosen Hanover Street. See their description below. The presentation will take place at the Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet St., from 7-9:00pm. We invite [...]
150 North St. & 130 Richmond St. Buildings Sale Update from FinComm Meeting
The outcome remains uncertain for the large public property sites up for sale at 150 North St. and 130 Richmond St. in the North End. Will a large developer bid much higher than the $11.3 million assessed value to build condos or apartments taking advantage of the prime Greenway location? Can the properties be used [...]
Eliot School Parents Launch Expansion Campaign & Petition
The Eliot School Family Council has launched a formal petition and expansion campaign. The grass roots effort aims to “resolve our crisis of space” that currently exists at the nearly 300 year-old Eliot K-8 public school located in the North End. The petition letter calls for “a long-term solution to the Eliot School’s expansion needs [...]
North Bennet Street School Offers Tips on Buying Jewelry for Valentine’s Day
Along with flowers, candy and a romantic dinner out, jewelry will again be one of the most popular ways to say “I love you” this Valentine’s Day. Last year, consumers spent an estimated $3.5 billion on Valentine’s Day jewelry, according to the National Retail Federation. Consumer spending is expected to be up this year, with [...]
Photos: Monica’s Hosts Successful Eliot School Family Council Benefit
“An Evening for Education” Supports the Eliot School Family Council On Wednesday, January 25th, the Mendoza Family of Monica’s Restaurant hosted a special four course wine pairing dinner at Vinoteca di Monica to benefit the Eliot School Family Council, a 501(c)(3) charity that supports the North End’s public school. It was a packed event with many friends, [...]
BBJ: Two-Dozen Developers Tour North End Buildings Up For Sale
The City of Boston hosted two-dozen developers last week for a tour of the vacant pair of North St. buildings between the Greenway and Richmond St., according to Boston Business Journal’s Thomas Grillo. Mentioned in the article is Pizzuti Development, where John Henry’s wife works. Among the others who toured the facility or received the [...]
Neighborhood Council Calls for Moratorium on Sale of North End City Buildings Until Eliot School Expansion Addressed
In a January 2012 letter issued to Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino, the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, NEWNC, is calling for a moratorium on the disposition of city-owned properties in the vicinity of the North End until the expansion needs of the Eliot K-8 public school are addressed. The letter comes in response [...]
NEWMA Update: BPS First Round Ends Feb. 3rd & Mandarin Playgroup Starting
Boston Public Schools First Round Registration Ends This Friday, February 3, 2012 The Boston Public Schools offer a variety of academic, social and cultural experiences that are hard to match anywhere else. Families can make choices from a customized list of schools that typically includes more than 20 elementary schools. When you register, we strongly [...]
Eliot School Parents Hear From North Bennet Street School President About North St. Buildings, Potential Swap And Eliot Expansion
Miguel Gómez-Ibáñez, President of the North Bennet Street School, presented to the Eliot School Family Council this week regarding a likely NBSS bid for the North St. buildings as part of a building swap. He asked for the support of the Eliot parents based on his proposal’s potential for expanding the Eliot K-8 school into [...]
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. [...]
Menino Pledges New School Assignment Process in “State of the City”
Mayor Thomas M. Menino used his annual “State of the City” address to focus on the city’s schools. In particular, the Mayor promised major changes in the school assignment process within the next year. Finishing the Job on School Assignment Mayor Menino also discussed the building of school communities, pledging that one year from now, [...]
Has the Finance Commission Reconsidered Its Position on Eliot School Move to North Street?
Despite a 2010 letter imploring the City of Boston to sell the vacant buildings on North Street to the highest bidder, the Boston Business Journal is reporting that the Boston Finance Commission has reconsidered its position. The report comes from an interview by the BBJ’s Thomas Grillo with FinCom’s Executive Director, Matt Cahill. “The city [...]
Eliot School Family Council Fundraiser at Vinoteca di Monica – Tickets Available For January 25, 2012
An Evening for Education to Support the Eliot School Please join the community in supporting The Eliot School’s continued success to be the BEST public school in Boston. On Wednesday, January 25th at 6:30 pm, the Mendoza Family of Monica’s Restaurant is hosting a special four course wine pairing dinner at Vinoteca di Monica to benefit the school. The [...]
Persuasive Reviews of Pizzeria Regina From the Eliot School’s 3rd Grade
Who knows pizza better than anyone? Kids, of course. Let the experts in the 3rd grade class at the Eliot School convince you that the North End’s Pizzeria Regina is the best. In case you missed the previous posts, catch up on the first and second set of writings by the class.
Finance Comm. Investigating School Plan; North St. Buildings Not Considered To Expand Eliot
The Boston Finance Commission (FinComm) met last night and said they are moving forward with an investigation of the recently announced Boston Public School (BPS) relocation plans. City Councilor Mike Ross has been most vocal in opposing the move of Mission Hill K-8 School to Jamaica Plain, claiming the move will hurt the neighborhood and [...]
North Street Buildings Formally Put Out To Bid
In a long-awaited move, the City of Boston has formally issued a request for proposal for two adjacent, vacant buildings in the North End near the Greenway on North and Richmond Streets. The buildings are now vacant but were last used as the city’s printing press and police station. The most likely interested parties are [...]
Upcoming School Registrations & Open Houses for North End Area Schools
Boston Public Schools’ Round One registration for the next school year 2012-2013 is Jan. 3-Feb. 3. To learn more about the schools you and your child can choose from, visit the new discoverBPS.org. Your child must turn 4 by September 1st, 2012 in order to register for the public K1. There are limited K0 and [...]
Italian Christmas Celebrated at St. John School
St. John School in the North End celebrated this Christmas with mass in Italian at Sacred Heart Church in North Square, followed by a party based on panettone and other typical Italian foods. Aired on Italia Chiama Italia on Dec. 26, 2011 From Boston Stefano Salimbeni Filmed by Gianni Gallo Edited by Luis Goncalves Via [...]
More Persuasive Writings on Neighborhood Places From the Eliot 3rd Graders
What a terrific response to the first set of “persuasive writings” by the 3rd graders at the North End’s Eliot School! Below, we scan and post three more. The kids visited Pizzeria Regina, Mike’s Pastry and Starbucks and wrote reviews of their experiences. (Click thumbnails to enlarge.)
North End’s Eliot School Family Council Receives $25,000 Donation
Local venture capital and private equity firm donates $25,000 to North End School Saturn Partners, a Boston based venture capital and private equity firm, donated $25,000 to the Eliot School Family Council in recognition of the dedication of the faculty and administration of the North End school. The donation will be used to provide faculty [...]
Persuasive Reviews on Pizzeria Regina, Mike’s Pastry and Starbucks From The Eliot’s 3rd Graders
Can you be convinced by a third grader? You might be surprised. We recently receive a set a student reviews from Ms. McPartlin’s third grade “Persuasive Writing” project at the North End’s Eliot School. The kids visited Pizzeria Regina, Mike’s Pastry and Starbucks and wrote reviews of their experiences. Our friend, Becca, brought this to [...]
Saint John School “Make a Difference” 2011 Celebration & Recognition Event Photos
// < ![CDATA[ YUI().use("*", function(Y) {Y.on("domready", function() {Y.startGallerySlideShow("squarespace-slideshow-params-1321801446");});}); // ]]> It was an evening of celebration and recognition at the 2011 Saint John School “Make A Difference” Autumn Cocktail Reception held on November 17, 2011 at the Fairmont Battery Wharf Hotel. Saint John School celebrates 116 years of Catholic education in the North End. The [...]
Saint John School Honors Health Educator Mary Wright
North End Waterfront Health Educator Mary Wright receives award from St. John School, joined by her husband, son and NEW Health staff. by Marianne Aiello North End Waterfront Health’s Health Educator Mary Wright was honored on Thursday, November 17, by St. John School for her outstanding work with youth in the North End. Wright is [...]
North Bennet Street School Students Win Award for Top Furniture Making Craftsmanship
Photo: North Bennet Street School students Juan Pablo Blanco and Charles Ambriano pose with their award-winning tables inside the school’s Gallery store. The two took top honors at the 2011 Providence Fine Furnishings & Fine Crafts Show. Budding custom furniture makers Charles Ambriano, 21, and Juan Pablo Blanco, 28, took top honors in two different [...]
Friends of the North End Branch Library Elect New Officers
Congratulations to the recently elected officers of the Friends of the North End Branch Library! Shown in the photo above, from the left, Donna Wells, Treasurer, Jim Salini, Secretary, Robin Ardito, President and Paula Luccio, Vice President. In addition, the Library’s Holiday Open House will be on Saturday, December 3rd from 12:00-3:00. And the Winter [...]
“Riffs & Raps” Jazz at the North End Library
// < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ YUI().use("*", function(Y) {Y.on("domready", function() {Y.startGallerySlideShow("squarespace-slideshow-params-1320176596");});}); // ]]> On Wednesday evening, October 26th, the North End Branch Library presented a tutorial/jazz concert entitled “Riffs & Raps: Jazzin’ the Generations.” It featured a veteran trio of jazzmen: Arni Cheatham on saxophones, Bill Lowe on trombone and tuba, and [...]
Spreading Daffodil Joy Around the Neighborhood
Friends of the North End Branch Library took up Mayor Menino on his offer for lots of daffodil bulbs to plant this Fall around the City. Paula Luccio, VP of the Friends, picked up 100 bulbs and the group put their shovels to work at Puopolo Park and the library gardens on Parmenter Street. Now, [...]
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Open House Open Studios at North Bennet Street School Will Be Held November 4 and 5
Photos: NBSS.eduAspiring furniture makers, bookbinders, jewelry makers, carpenters, violin makers – and those merely curious about the process of making exquisite things by hand – are invited to a fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at one of the America’s oldest schools of craftsmanship during a special open house at the North Bennet Street School (www.nbss.edu) in Boston’s historic North End.
The event is on Friday, November 4, 10am to 2pm and Saturday, November 5, 10am to 3pm. Admission is free.
Visitors are invited to watch and interact with students and instructors at work in eight areas of concentration – from violin making and handmade cabinetry to piano restoration and locksmithing. A free shuttle bus on Friday will provide rides to the school’s Arlington, MA campus to view the carpentry and preservation carpentry training programs in action.
Serious amateurs seeking short workshop courses, as well as aspiring artisans considering full-time careers will find this annual fall tradition an informative, even inspiring look at the school’s working studio spaces and training methods.
Visitors are also invited to view and purchase the finished work of students and alumni in the school’s Gallery Store on the ground floor.
North Bennet Street School is a fully accredited, post-secondary crafts academy. Founded in 1885, the school is internationally renowned for excellence in teaching, and for its role in promoting the preservation of traditional craftsmanship.
The school is located at 39 North Bennet Street, at the corner of North Bennet and Salem Streets, in Boston’s North End. The event can be reached by public transportation (Orange line via Haymarket; Green line via Haymarket or North Station). Visit http://bit.ly/NBSSopenhouse, call 617-227-0155 or email admissions@nbss.edu for more information.
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