The Boston Globe reports that a recent plan filed by bankrupt Faneuil Hall operator, General Growth Properties, could derail efforts by local merchants to gain control of Faneuil Hall. “… a group of retailers received $25 million in pledges to try to take control of the shopping center and tourist attraction. Now that lenders have Read More…
Month: December 2009
New Science Lab at St. John School
News from St. John School: From the doorway of our science lab you will see a neon glow, feel a hum in the air and hear the boom of explosions! No, we aren’t conducting radioactive experiments! This is the excitement of our students learning science with hands-on activities in our new science lab program. We Read More…
Donne 2000 Publishes Cookbook to Support Scholarship Fund
The local Italian American Women’s Group, Donne 2000, has collected the best ethnic recipes from its group members and compiled them into an attractive keepsake cookbook, entitled, Sapori Nostri –A Taste of Tradition. The cookbook contains 150 well-loved Italian recipes including appetizers, main dishes, desserts and many other recipes that have been handed down from Read More…
Introducing the New Forum
Dear NorthEndWaterfront.com readers, I am very pleased to introduce a new Forum to the website. See the permanent “Forum” link at the upper right of all NorthEndWaterfront.com website pages. The Forum is the place where you can post your neighborhood announcements, opinions, events, activities and requests. The forum allows you to post on the website Read More…
Christmas Trolley Tour Stops in North End
The City of Boston’s Christmas Trolley Tour stopped in the North End on Sunday, December 6th in front of the Paul Revere Mall (Prado). Mayor Menino is still recuperating, so District 1 City Councilor Sal LaMattina introduced Santa and the lighting of the tree to a crowd of kids who had gathered for the appearance. Read More…
NEWRA December Agenda & Membership Drive
The North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) is having their December meeting on Thursday, December 10th. The agenda is shown below and also available at www.newra.org. There will also be holiday refreshments at the end of the meeting. NEWRA Membership Drive – This is also the time of year that NEWRA is having its annual membership Read More…
North End Union Owner Tops List of Tax Delinquents
Owner of the North End Union building at 20 Parmenter St., Joe Perroncello, has topped this year’s list of the City’s top property tax delinquents. As reported in the Boston Herald, Perroncello is a repeat member of the annual list published by the City of Boston. This year, he topped the list with $210,773 in Read More…
Shoppers Turn Out for North End’s Holiday Stroll
View a gallery of pictures from this year’s North End Holiday Stroll. On Friday, December 4th, shoppers turned out for the 3rd Annual Buon Natale Holiday Stroll. North End boutiques, galleries, and studios offered significant sales and discounts along with holiday treats. “Buon Natale is a celebration in itself,” said BethAnn Hoyos of the North Read More…
Police Report a Calm Month in the Neighborhood
November was a calm and largely uneventful month, according to Sergeant Tom Lema and Officer Teddy Boyle who led this month’s NEWNC Public Safety Meeting, along with committee chair Robert “Bobby D” DeCristoforo. The two officers, along with Captain O’Rourke were recently honored at this year’s awards dinner sponsored by North End Against Drugs. There Read More…
Did You Know There is a U.S. Senate Primary Election This Week?
Despite all the TV ads, I am surprised at how many people do not know that the Primary Election for U.S. Senate is this Tuesday, December 8th. To verify that you are registered: http://www.cityofboston.gov/elections/voter To find out where to vote: http://www.wheredoivotema.com In the North End/Waterfront area, the two major voting locations are 145 Commercial Read More…
Head Start Holiday Bake Sale – Dec. 9th
North End Head Start HOLIDAY BAKE SALE Wednesday, December 9th, 9 a.m. 12 noon The Prado (Hanover Street entrance) Indulge in favorite holiday treats and cheer from your friends and neighbors in the North End Head Start Program! All proceedings from the sale go to the ABCD North End Head Start Program, servicing local families Read More…
Haymarket Vendors Back DeNormandie for Parcel 9
In a last minute effort to divert the State’s decision on the Haymarket Parcel 9 development, the Boston Globe is reporting that the Haymarket vendors have withdrawn support for Eastat’s proposal for 78 apartments over a ground market. Instead, the vendors are favoring the DeNormandie proposal for an office building and galleries over the marketplace. Read More…