North End Against Drugs will be having its annual Family Dinner Family talk on Monday November 16th, 5:15pm at the Nazzaro Center. Mama Romano will be cooking her signature Macaroni, Meatballs, Sausages and Eggplant. All North End Residents and Nazzaro Center members are invited. This is for Families, you must attend with your children or Read More…
Month: November 2009
Charlestown Residents Complain of Cannon Shots
The Herald reports that residents around the Charlestown Navy Yard are complaining about the noise from the USS Constitution cannon shots. I have never heard a complaint on the North End/Waterfront, rather folks seem to like the historical acknowledgement. Per the article: “Commanding Officer Timothy Cooper received the most recent complaint two weeks ago Read More…
Last Chance For Gala Tickets To Support Christopher Columbus Park
Christopher Columbus Park 6th Gala Fundraising Celebration Friday November 13, 2009 7:00pm to 11:00pm Boston Marriott Long Wharf Cocktail Reception, Dinner, Silent Auction & Dancing to “Stardust Band” The Gala is the major fundraiser of the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park, which is an all-volunteer neighborhood group that: – Funds the Annual Trellis Lights – Read More…
Police Report Loud Party and Other Crime Incidents
October 2009 was a good month with low crime in the North End/Waterfront according to Boston Police at the monthly Public Safety meeting. There were no homicides or sexual assaults, continuing this positive trend for over six months. There was 1 robbery, 1 burglary and 2 aggravated assaults. Car break-ins were flat at 5 during Read More…
The Phoenix Focuses on Rats
The Phoenix takes an in-depth look at Boston’s rat infestation, with several references to the North End. “Residents say that if you jam a leaf blower in the earth virtually anywhere in Allston, furry bottom feeders will be blown out of every crack and hole in sight and rain down like unsavory screeching meatballs. North Read More…
Standing Room Only Crowd Supports NEMPAC Film & Music Festival
A standing room only crowd filled the Hard Rock Café for the first annual North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) Film & Music Festival. As a testament to the strength of the North End community, North End Residents, elected officials, such as Aaron Michlewitz, local artists, and families packed the room to support Read More…
Greenway Update: North End Nursery, Signs, Shades & Gardens
A joint meeting held this week between the Greenway Conservancy and its advisory body, the Leadership Council (GLC), reviewed a host of issues including the Urban Nursery, proposed for the North End’s Parcel 12 as well as signage and shading. Questions from the public were extensive, including several attendees looking for information regarding plans for Read More…
City Rolls Out Citizens Connect iPhone App
The Citizens Connect iPhone app is part of Mayor Menino’s and the City of Boston’s strategy for Citizen-to-City transactions called Citizens Connect. The iPhone App provides a lightweight interface into the City of Boston’s Constituent Relationship Management System (CRM). The intention is to help constituents easily report a variety of different service requests including: Graffiti Read More…
Paul Revere House Holiday Events
Thanksgiving Traditions and Christmas Controversies
Saturday, Dec. 5, and Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009
9:30 AM – 4:15 PM
Costumed interpreters in the Revere House, c. 1680, and neighboring Pierce-Hichborn House, c. 1711, will acquaint visitors with colonial thanksgiving traditions and controversies surrounding the observance of Christmas. Both houses will feature period appropriate displays of tropical fruits, prized by the colonists for their bright colors as much as their sweet flavors. Discover why Boston banned any observance of Christmas at times during the 1600’s. Learn how by the Reveres’ era, even Puritans sometimes treated themselves to delectable thanksgiving feasts scheduled suspiciously close to December 25, and visited Anglican churches to enjoy the greenery and festive music.
Weekly Neighborhood Police Journal Log
Selected incidents from this week’s North End/Waterfront police journal log: Noisy Party – 10/31/09 8:42pm Police officers responded to a Hanover St. apartment building for a large party (15-20 people). Officers cleared the party and secured roof top. Protective Custody – Alcohol – 11/01/09 3:45am Police officer responded to Clark St. for 2 females who Read More…
23rd Annual Boston Can Share
Boston Can Share is a city-wide food drive. City residents, City of Boston departments, the Boston Public Schools, local businesses and community partners help by collecting food and raising funds for hunger relief. Donations of food go to the Greater Boston Food Bank to be distributed to more than 100 food pantries, shelters, and free Read More…
Pagluica’s Expansion “Sustained with Provisos” From BBA
Pagluica’s Restaurant at 14-16 Parmenter Street received a “Sustained with Provisos” decision from the Zoning Board of Appeal. This generally means approved with conditions. The restaurant was seeking to expand into the basement area with 16 seats and to amend its beer, wine & cordials license to serve those 16 additional seats. The change was Read More…