During the recent filming of his movie, “The Town,” Ben Affleck took some time to meet and take pictures with children in the neighborhood. (Via NEWMA’s list.)
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“The Town” Revised Filming Dates
Like a houseguest that was fun the first few days, but doesn’t seem to leave, “The Town” movie production will be filming again in the North End from October 20th through the 26rd. Below is the letter with street closings that is being handed out. In case you missed it, here’s a link to the Read More…
Weather Related Changes in “The Town” Film Street Closings
**URGENT**RELEASED TODAY BY “THE TOWN” FILM PRODUCTION**
ATTENTION RESIDENTS
DUE TO WEATHER THE CHARLESTON BRIDGE WILL NOT BE CLOSED ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3RD
On Sunday, October 4th we will be filming scenes for the upcoming feature film, “The Town”. We will be filming on N. Washington Street and Commercial Street and the Charlestown Bridge. The Bridge will be closed from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Commercial Street will be closed from Hanover Street to N. Washington Street from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm on Sunday. N. Washington Street will be closed from Cross Street to bridge from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Sunday. Detours will be in place to facilitate movement around the closed areas.
“The Town” Shootout Video in North End
This video clip shows the filming in the North End streets of a shootout scene for Ben Affleck’s “The Town” outside of Pizzeria Regina. (Courtesy of Marty Vecchiolla)




