by Ralph Martignetti, Commissioner With the season about one third of the way through, the pecking order of team strength is being established and it looks like the Cubs and Tigers are becoming a heated rivalry. The teams met for the second time this season and again both teams were ready play. Colman Shea who [...]
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NEAA Baseball: Cardinals 13 – Tigers 3
by Ralph Martignetti, Commissioner The Cardinals broke open a tight game with a 7 run 6th inning to run their record to 3-0. Fred Moseley had the big blow in the inning with a shot into the left center field gap with the bases loaded that saw him fly around the bases for his second [...]
Mirabella Pool Registration Begins May 16, 2012
Mirabella Pool 2012 Registration – Sign-ups begin Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at the Nazzaro Center Early Bird Special – Sign up at the Nazzaro Center before the pool opens and deduct $5 from the Adult & Young Adult rate Tentative opening date is June 23, closing on September 3 Questions? Call the Nazzaro Center [...]
NEAA Baseball: Cardinals Beat Indians 6-2 in Nitecap of Saturday’s Doubleheader
by Commissioner Ralph Martignetti The Cardinals beat the Indians 6 – 2 in the nitecap of the Saturday doubleheader. The Indians scored both of the their runs in the 1st inning. With one out Jase Cherchi walked and stole 2nd. As the throw got got past the shortshop, Cherchi headed for third and continued home [...]
NEAA Baseball: Cardinals 20 vs. Cubs 0
The Cardinals beat the Cubs in a four inning game. The Cards scored four runs in the first, five in the second, four in the third and seven in the forth. JC Pezzuto, Owen Locke and Fred Moseley each had three hits and Francesco Santaniello had two. Pezzuto started the scoring with an inside the [...]
Photos: NEAA Minor League Opening Day 2012
Minor League team photos from the Opening Day of the North End Athletic Association. In the top photo, it is the Raptors and the Grasshoppers. In the second photo, it is the MuckDogs and the MudCats. Photos courtesy of the NEAA. Check out their website at www.NEAABaseball.org.
NEAA Opening Day: Cardinals 8 – Indians 4
by Ralph Martignetti, Commissioner After an emotional and well-planned Honorarium to Robert “Bobby” Simboli it was time for the 2012 NEAA Little League to begin: starring the Tigers and Cubs. As expected, the lanky and talented Coleman Shea was able to keep the Tigers scoreless for two innings while also providing the game’s initial offense [...]
NEAA Game 2 Opening Day: Cardinals 8 – Indians 4
by Ralph Martignetti, NEAA Baseball Commissioner In the nitecap of the opening day doubleheader, the Cardinals spotted the Indians a 2 run and came roaring back to take an 8-4 victory. The Indians scored solo runs in the 1st and 2nd innings to take the 2-0 lead. With 2 outs in the 1st, Jase Cherchi [...]
North End Athletic Association Honors Bobby Simboli on Opening Day at Langone Park
The weather was perfect for the North End Athletic Association Opening Day Youth Baseball League on Saturday, April 28, 2012. This year, the ceremonies included a heartfelt dedication to the late Robert “Bobby” Simboli. Friends and relatives of Bobby Simboli took part in the ceremonies including his son who threw out the first pitch. Langone [...]
The Monument Remembering Ted Williams
The 2012 baseball season is upon us, and with this sport Boston’s Public Art and artists have created memorable athletic individuals and positive roll models for us all. A monument celebrating “Ted Williams ”by Franc Talarico tells us about the meaning of American baseball. Williams was a two-time American League Most Valuable Player (MVP) winner, led [...]
Bike Lanes Go Green
The bike lane intersections and cutaways along Commercial St. and Atlantic Ave. have been painted green. Bruce McCue sends in this photo at the corner of Richmond Street and wonders, “What does it all mean?”
North End Athletic Association Opening Day – Saturday, April 28, 2012
Opening Day of North End Athletic Association Baseball is on Saturday April 28th at Dom Campochiaro Field at Langone Park on Commercial St. The day will start with 2 Minor League (Ages 6 to Exhibition games starting at 10am with the Mudcats vs the Muckdogs and at 11am the Raptors vs the Bats. At 12 [...]
North End Resident to Run Boston Marathon for the Blind
North End resident Lisa Wolk will run her fifth marathon on Monday, to help the blind. Wolk is a member of Team With A Vision, which is competing in the marathon for its 19th year to raise awareness and funds for the Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (MAB). In her second marathon [...]
NEAA to Honor Bobby Simboli, Sr. on Youth Baseball Opening Day
Opening Day of the 2012 North End Athletic Association Youth Baseball Programs will be on Saturday April 28th. This year the NEAA will honor long time coach Robert “Bobby” Simboli, Sr as part of the opening day ceremonies. “Bobby was a great coach and dedicated many years teaching young North Enders how to play baseball.” [...]
Literacy in Boston: North Ender Trains for Marathon, Raises Money, and Hosts Book Drives
How many of us have a bucket list? Similar to a new years resolution but lasts longer than 14 days and is more achievement based rather than a specific lifestyle change. For North End resident Kaitlyn Greeley, 2012 is the year to cross off a good handful of her bucket list items. The biggest so [...]
Register for 2012 NEAA Baseball
The sun is out, the fields are dry and baseball season is upon us! We are still taking registrations for our baseball programs but time is running out! NEAA baseball provides programs for players age 4-19 (age as of 4/30/2012). We start with tryouts for our Major League (ages 9-12) on Saturday March 31st at [...]
Dwayne Johnson, “The Rock,” Tours the North End
“The Rock,” Dwayne Johnson made some quick video stops today in the North End at Puopolo Park and on the Prado in front of Cyrus E. Dallin’s Paul Revere statue. The videos were primarily to hype the upcoming WWE WrestleMania and “The Rock’s” rivalry with wrestler John Cena. Johnson is shown in the video throwing [...]
Photos: NEAA T-Ball, Minor League and Soccer Banquet
Over 175 people filled the Nazzaro Center Gym to celebrate the NEAA’s Youth Baseball and Soccer Programs. Awards were given to T-Ball, Minor League Baseball, 4/5 Year Old Soccer, 6 to 8 year old soccer and 9/10 year old soccer. Over 150 awards in all. Special Thanks to Minor League Baseball Commissioner Steven Siciliano, T-Ball [...]
Kobe Bryant Goes to Dolce Vita and Actually Speaks Italian!
Los Angeles Laker, Kobe Bryant, was seen twice this week at Dolce Vita Ristorante on Hanover St. The Boston Herald captures this photo with happy owner Franco Graceffa. It turns out that Kobe is fluent in Italian having lived in the old country as a child. See the full photo and article at the Boston [...]
“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 [...]
NEAD Skate Date on January 29th to Feature “ID A Kid Program”
Prudential Financial ID A Kid Program to Attend NEAD SKATE DATE As part of North End Against Drugs’ “Skate Date” Fundraiser Event at the Steriti Rink, Prudential Financial Services will have their free “ID A Kid Program” at the Rink on January 29th from 2pm to 5pm. The ID A Kid Program consists of a [...]
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Mayor Menino Wagers Desecration of Paul Revere Statue on Patriots Game
With the risk of endless photos and an entire day wearing a Tim Tebow jersey, how will Paul Revere ever live it down? Boston City Hall put out a release detailing the terms of a “friendly wager” between Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Denver Mayor Michael Hancock on this Saturday’s playoff football game between [...]
NEAD Indoor Winter Bocce Tourney
As part of the North End Against Drugs “SKATE DATE” Event on Sunday January 29th at the Steriti Skating Rink on Commercial Street, NEAD will host an indoor Bocce Tournament. Cost per player is $10 and each participant will receive an NEAD T-Shirt. Space is limited so be there early to sign up. Proceeds of [...]
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Fundraiser for North End Against Drugs Set For January 29th at Steriti Skating Rink
NEAD FUNDRAISER on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012! On Sunday January 29th from 2pm to 5pm, North End Against Drugs will have a fundraiser at the Steriti Skating Rink during the regular free public skating hours. There will be a raffle, Bake Sale, Music from the Nazzaro Center Children’s Band, Community Organization Tables and a Bocce [...]
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Steriti Skating Rink December 2011 School Vacation Schedule
Many thanks to Joyce S. for sending this information!
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North End Teens Win “This is How We Roll” Bowling Tournament Sponsored By District A-1
On Monday December 12, 2011, the District A-1 CSO Office held the finals of the inaugural “This is how we roll” bowling tournament. The event was held at the Boston Bowl located on Morrissey Blvd. The teams consisted of four teens, two boys and two girls from three of District A-1’s communities, Charlestown, Chinatown and [...]
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Record Turnout for the 4th Annual Santa Skate & Toy Drive at Steriti Rink in the North End
In the largest neighborhood skating event of the season, the North End Columbus Day Committee hosted the 4th Annual Santa Skate & Toy Drive at Steriti Rink on Saturday, December 10, 2011. Skaters brought toys and the kids enjoyed photos with Santa while everyone enjoyed skating at the rink! NEMPAC was their with bells on [...]
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Save the Date: Wounded Warrier Project Fundraiser on January 19, 2012 at Lucia’s Ristorante
Save the date – Thursday January 19th, 2012 from 6 to 10pm Fundraiser at Lucia’s Restaurant on Hanover Street to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. Many more details about this event will follow. Olivia’s Scimeca’s son, Ricky from the North End, along with his friends Robert McCarthy and Justin Santoro while deployed in Afghanistan have [...]
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Bike Lanes In Process on Commercial Street
The City has started changing the traffic lines on Commercial Street to accomodate bike lanes running both North and South around the North End / Waterfront neighborhood. In order to make space for the 5’ bike lanes, one Southbound vehicle lane is being removed. The proposal to “buffer” one bike lane inside of the parked [...]
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