Notable incidents from this week’s North End/Waterfront Police Journal Log: Harbor Incident 04/05/10 6:55am Male victim fell out of his wheelchair into the harbor at Lewis Wharf. Boston Fire Department on scene and pulled the victim to safety. Read more on this incident. Vandalism 04/05/10 9:51am Boston Parks and Recreation supervisor reports indecent graffiti on Read More…
The Government Center Garage has run into severe financial trouble, according to Tim McLaughlin at the Boston Business Journal. The existing office space has been without tenants since the Environmental Protection Agency moved out last year. “The borrower on the so-called Government Center Garage recently asked to tap a reserve fund to meet monthly shortfalls, Read More…
Great Free Event During School Vacation for Boys & Girls Ages 7-14: City of Boston & Nazzaro Community Centers Present: BASEBALL: Pitch, Hit & Run Contest – Tuesday April 20th at 11am No pre-registration required just show up. Langone Park. Contact John Romano with questions: patjr@comcast.net
Patriots Day and Spring School Vacation Events at the Paul Revere House Help commemorate the 150th anniversary of the writing of “Paul Revere’s Ride” with a visit to Paul Revere’s during Patriot’s Day week. Events held throughout the week honor Paul Revere, his family, friends, and foes. Unless otherwise noted, events are free with museum Read More…
April FOCCP Monthly meeting! We hope you can join us! Tuesday, April 13th – 6:30pm Mariners House 11 North Square, North End, Boston (Two doors up from the Paul Revere House) Meeting Agenda: Working Membership Stuffing Meeting (Please come prepared to help stuff envelopes for our Annual Membership Drive) FOCCP Sign/Bulletin Board Update Tot Lot Read More…
The North End Branch Library is staying open. In a dramatic meeting at the Copley Library this morning, the Boston Public Library put forth three options to resolve its $3 million budget gap, all of which keep the North End Branch Library open. The West End Branch is also staying open. However, one of the Read More…
A packed house filled the NEBO Restaurant on N. Washington Street for a fundraising event to re-elect Third Suffolk District State Representative Aaron Michlewitz. To date, there have been no competing announcements for the seat that Democrat Michlewitz won in the Spring 2009 special election. Speaking in support of the State Representative was Democratic House Read More…
COGLIANI, Luigi N. 85, of Boston’s North End, formerly of Grotto-Minarda, Italy, entered into the arms of our Lord April 3, 2010, surrounded by his family at home. Cherished son of the late Saverio and Maria Teresa Cogliano. Loving husband of Angelina (Solomita) Cogliani for 51 years. Loving father of Saverio, Anthony, and Domenic Cogliani Read More…
BU 10 News Erin Kelly reports on the continuing debate regarding the public safety of LNG tankers from Yemen in Boston Harbor. The video piece includes interviews from several North End/Waterfront residents (including your humble editor), the Mayor’s office, security and industry experts. Click here to view the video piece on YouTube. Boston residents are Read More…
Sal LaMattina Boston City Councilor, District 1 Dear Concerned Resident: Thank you for contacting my office regarding library cutbacks. I share your concerns and I am doing everything possible to keep our branch libraries open. They are invaluable resources to our communities. We are all aware that these are difficult economic times, but when we Read More…
NORTH END/WATERFRONT RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION Clean Streets Committee Good Neighbor Recognition Award NEWRA’s Clean Streets Committee will now be recognizing businesses in our neighborhood who are good neighbors and take pride in the appearance of their business by keeping their sidewalk and especially gutters clean and clear of trash. Nominations will come from committee members, Read More…