Did you know the new Ms. America is from Tileston Street in the North End? Yes, it’s Bridget Cleary who was recently crowned in California for the 2009-2010 year. Cleary commented, “It’s a great win for Boston—and especially for the North End—so anything I can do to promote the *best neighborhood* in the state would Read More…
It is interesting when the Globe’s editorial staff comments on one of their own front page articles. In today’s Boston Globe, editor Dante Ramos writes an opinion piece called, “Don’t Roll Up The Sidewalk,” saying the 2am bars and 24 hour bakery “are what make the North End interesting and exciting.” He further goes on Read More…
**NOTE: THERE IS A CHANGE IN DATE AND LOCATION. THE UPDATED INFORMATION IS SHOWN BELOW.** From the City’s Office of Neighborhood Services: The City’s Street Improvement Team is coming to the North End on Thursday, October 1st. They will be in the neighborhood between 9am-1pm on Cross St between Hanover and North Streets (closer to Read More…
In a front page article, the Boston Globe highlights the changes happening in the neighborhood. (“Culture Clash in the North End” by Jenna Russell, September 29, 2009). The reporter presents the various sides of the issues relating to late-night revelry and how it is conflicting with the interests of North End residents. Your humble editor Read More…
In the last few days, there have been some changes at 215 Hanover Street. Last week, Sophia Anderson created a stir by violating the sign conditions she accepted to get her Fortune Teller permit. The neon signs she initially put up have been replaced by painted gold lettering on a purple oval board with lights Read More…
The North End’s Hanover Street was the location described in Michael O’Brien’s lawsuit filed last week against police officers when his pal hit a double-parked BMW. The March 2009 incident spiraled out of control when O’Brien tried to record the officers who alledgedly responded with excessive force. The following is an excerpt of the complaint via Universal Hub. The BPD and City of Boston have not yet responded to the complaint. The Globe also reported on the lawsuit in this article.
Giovanni Grimaldi has applied for a new beer and wine license for Sapori Di Napoli (Taste of Naples) at 115A Salem Street. This is Grimaldi’s second cafe on Salem Street including Napoli Pastry down the block. The new cafe has been open for a few months serving gelato, pastries and coffee beverages. NEWRA and NEWNC Read More…
After reading this week’s news of fewer Bay State foreclosures, I took a look at the North End/Waterfront area using a mapping tool. Below is a map showing nearby properties going through some type of foreclosure or default activity. The map is interactive, so you can click it and zoom in on specific areas. A Read More…
“Go Bananas” is moving directly across the street to 64 Salem Street. The neighborhood grocery will continue to be operated by Frank Scire who has been on Salem Street for the last 20 years. At 1600 square feet, the new space is twice as large as compared to the existing location at 65 Salem Street. Read More…
Notable incidents from this week’s police journal log: Vandalism 09/19/09 12:30am Victim reports unknown person broke the front windshield on his 2004 Chevy Cavalier on Prince Street. Larceny 09/19/09 6:00pm-8:00pm Victim reports he fell asleep in Copps Hill Terrace Park and an unknown person stole his backpack containing personal property. Click to view the entire Read More…
On Saturday, September 26th, the City of Boston will be hosting the Inaugural TD Bank Mayor’s Cup Professional Bike Race and Festival from 3pm until 9pm on and around Government Center. From Boston Police Department: The following roads will be closed from 12 Noon until 8pm: Cambridge, between Court and New Sudbury New Sudbury, between Read More…
Today’s preliminary election winnows down the field going into the November 3rd election day for the Mayoral and City Council seats. For Boston’s Mayoral election, it’s Menino vs Flaherty, eliminating the close 3rd in Yoon and McCrea in 4th. MAYOR THOMAS M. MENINO 41026 50.52% MICHAEL F. FLAHERTY 9459 Read More…