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A viscous June thunderstorm, complete with hail, brought the reward of a “Boston Strong” double rainbow and timed right at the beginning of the Bruins game in the Stanley Cup Finals. There were many full rainbows with pots of gold on both sides of Boston Harbor. Many readers sent in terrific shots! If you caught [...]
The Ducal Palace Diorama restoration is now complete and open for viewing at the North End Branch Library. The diorama is a scale model of Doge’s Palace (Palazzo Ducale) in Venice and one of the several unique features of the library. The Friends of the North End Branch Library thank Eugene and Corinne Reppucci for [...]
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As we honor those who fought and died in the Battle of Bunker Hill on June 17, 1775, NEWRA hosted a presentation by Samuel A. Forman about Dr. Joseph Warren, beloved North End physician, leader of the rebellion in Boston that led to the birth of our nation, dispatcher of Paul Revere on his famous [...]
Photos of the North End Athletic Association (NEAA) T-Ball Program. Sponsored by the Boston Red Sox Rookie Ball Program. Coaches/Directors Jim Carey, Pat McMahon, Bill Musto and Julianne McHugh. Photos by John Romano. Click on any image to start a full screen slideshow.
A new resident of the dock at Long Wharf is the tall ship, Formidable. Back by popular demand, rotating pieces! In addition to putting the the jigsaw puzzle together, the pieces are randomly rotated to start. To rotate a piece, select it and then either right-click on it or use the arrow keys to rotate [...]
The Feast Day of Saint Anthony is June 13th, marking the death of the Saint Anthony of Padua. This procession took place on Sunday with the statue leaving from Saint Leonard Church to be honored throughout the streets of Boston’s North End. View the photo gallery. See the North End Feast Schedule for all the [...]
Did you catch the wild rainbows on Wednesday night? Here’s our capture of a double rainbow over Boston Harbor and two more from our readers. Lauren sees it over Salem Street and Cornelius finds “double-pot” over Downtown Boston. Did you take an interesting photo in or around Boston’s North End / Waterfront? Have it featured [...]
The North End’s Amoroso family is ready for the Boston Bruins vs. Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup Finals. Justin Amoroso shares the latest version of decked out Lewis Street. 2013 Stanley Cup Series Schedule Game 1: Bruins at Blackhawks—8 p.m. Wed. June 12 (NBC) Game 2: Bruins at Blackhawks—8 p.m. Sat. June 15 (NBCSN) Game 3: [...]
North End Against Drugs recently provided a barbecue for Ida DePasquale’s North End Younger Seniors club. Fifty of the club’s members were treated to hamburgers, hot dogs, sausages, chips and water. Chief cook was Mikey “Fudd” Giannasoli who also donated half of the cost of the event to NEAD. Thanks so very much to Mike, [...]
State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz and Democratic Ward 3 Chair Jason Aluia hosted a “meet and greet” event to introduce Michelle Wu to the North End community. Wu is running for one of the four City Councilor At Large seats in this year’s city election. The event was held on Tuesday evening, June 11, 2013, at [...]
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Video: North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) meeting on June 10, 2013 at Nazzaro Center, North End, Boston. Recap and video timeline is shown below. (00:00 in video) Welcome and introduction of new council members and officers, after the recent election of new council members. New NEWNC officers were announced as follows: President: Stephen [...]
In advance of this week’s Feast Day, the Saint Anthony of Padua procession took place on Sunday with the statue leaving from Saint Leonard Church to be honored throughout the streets of Boston’s North End. Over four hours, the statue of Saint Anthony was carried on the shoulders of dedicated worshipers accompanied by the music [...]
The North End’s State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz hosted a “meet and greet” event on Sunday afternoon in support of Mayoral Candidate Charlotte Golar Richie. Michlewitz has strongly endorsed Richie and spoke about why he chose to back her candidacy in the crowded field to follow Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino. Emphasizing schools, housing/development and public safety, [...]
Complete with 18th Century costumed guides, the final touches were applied this week to the iconic 191-foot high steeple as part of the restoration project at Old North Church. In preparation for Old North Church’s 300th anniversary in 2023, the Freedom Trail Foundation’s Preservation Fund awarded a grant to support the restoration and painting of [...]
Video: Inspectional Services at North End Public Safety Meeting, June 6, 2013 Coming off the latest North End rooftop incident as well as the fatal Allston fire, the Public Safety Committee invited Latifa Ali, Community Liaison from Inspectional Services Department (ISD) to engage residents on current issues. (00:00 in video) Rooftop and inspection issues related [...]
Santa Maria di Anzano was honored on June 2, 2013 with a procession through Boston’s North End. The procession coincided with the Festa Nazionale della Reppublica and the statue was presented at the celebration in Christopher Columbus Park by Society President Elio LoRusso. Accompanying the procession of was the traditional Italian marching music of the [...]
An early morning crew of volunteers came out on Saturday to fill the new, large planters as part of the beautification of the Cross Street Plaza. Coordinating on the project were members from the North End Beautification Committee and the Friends of the North End Parks. FOTNEP previously added a thousand pansies in the tree [...]
The 67th Anniversary of the Italian Republic was celebrated at the annual Festa Nazionale della Repubblica Italiana on June 2, 2013, held outdoors with a “Piazza Italia” at Christopher Columbus Park. The day long festa featured various exhibits, children’s games and Italian treats including gelato from Caffe Paradiso. Of course, there was music highlighted by [...]
Catholic TV will show two broadcasts of the film documentary, “Patron Saint: The Montefalcione Devotion to Saint Anthony” produced by North Ender Christian Guarino of MonteBoston13 Productions. The documentary will be shown on June 10, 2013 at 10:30 pm and June 14, 2013 at 2:00 pm. The film tells the story of a community of [...]
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The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy and Wharf District Council hosted a public meeting and workshop to discuss seasonal plans for the Wharf District Parks and to obtain community input on park use and interests. A similar North End Parks workshop was held in April 2013. Approximately 20 people attended this first joint public meeting of [...]
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The North End Chamber of Commerce (NECC) hosted its first major meeting of the year and introduced a new slate of 2013 officers and board members. The NECC meeting was held on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at the Saint Leonard Parish Hall. (00:00 in video) New NECC President Donna Freni welcomed the business community and announced [...]
Kicking off the first summer 2013 procession in Boston’s North End was the Societa Santa Maria di Anzano. The Italian religious procession was held on Sunday, June 2, 2013 starting at St. Leonard Church and continuing through the neighborhood streets to be honored by devotees. The procession coincided with the Festa Nazionale della Reppublica and the [...]
This jigsaw picture puzzle shows the Boston skyline on a night with a deep blue sky. Have fun putting together the 35 pieces. Post your time in the comments! Photo by Matt Conti.
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Video: Campaign kickoff speech on May 29, 2013 by Philip Frattaroli, candidate for Boston City Councilor at Large. Hundreds came out to support Philip Frattaroli on Wednesday night at the official kickoff of his campaign for Boston City Councilor at Large. Joined by family, friends and supporters, the event was held at Filippo’s Ristorante in [...]
A large citywide crowd came out on Memorial Day 2013 for a new tradition at the North End Waterfront’s Christopher Columbus Park, honoring America’s soldiers that have paid the ultimate price. Officially known as “Remembrance 2013: A Musical Tribute to Our Fallen Heroes,” the concert replaces a Memorial Day observance previously held at McGillivray Park [...]
Spring 2013 was a banner time for the annual blooming of tulips at Christopher Columbus Park. Enjoy this musical video slideshow to see a selection of photos from this year’s display. There are more photos from various sections of the park below. Click any image to start a full screen slideshow. Photos by Matt Conti.
North End Stories features this video with native North Ender, Frank Imbergamo. Frank points out some old time sights and shares stories about neighborhood staples from the 1950s like Giro’s and Blue Front Restaurants, and Boston Sausage. North End Stories is a digital narrative documenting the history of the neighborhood through its people. See more [...]
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) hosted an informal social event to introduce prospective members to the neighborhood group. The party was held at the North Street Grille with complimentary food and drinks on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. NEWRA President Jim Salini explained that the purpose of the event was to promote NEWRA [...]
North End Against Drugs presented its annual Michelina and Raymond Costa Scholarship Program on Monday May 20th at the Nazarro Center as part of the final family dinner series to close the 2013 school year. The evening began with an informative presentation by NEAD board member and Health Educator of North End Waterfront Health, Mary [...]
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)
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 [...]
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 [...]
Episode Six of Pizzer Makers is a wild ride in a Boston pizza shop! This time around Tony hires a marketing director for help when he suspects a food critic may be visiting Frankie and Lou’s Pizza Palace. Will The “Bikini Linguine Special” on the menu be enough to win over this reviewer? Is there [...]
Wisteria does not necessarily bloom every year so we’re lucky to see it hanging in all its glory this year from the trellis at Christopher Columbus Park. The FOCCP Horticulture “Hotties” Volunteers trim and take care of the winding vines including the bark knots that have their own intricate patterns. The ladies also are actively [...]
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 [...]
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.