Alisa Caras writes in with a trash photo and suggestion to fellow landlords: “I often see trash violations walking around the North End. I finally took photos of what I commonly see, this taken last Friday night at 7:30 pm. One thing I would recommend landlords to do if they haven’t already is to print Read More…
Eight candidates have filed nomination papers and will appear on the ballot for the May 15, 2010 election for the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC). Six persons will be elected for 2-year terms on the council. All North End/Waterfront residents are eligible to vote in the NEWNC Election. Voters may choose up to six selections Read More…
North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council AGENDA Monday, May 10, 2010, 7:00PM Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet St. 1. Call to order & Roll Call – Stephen Passacantilli 2. Honoring Bob DeCristoforo 3. Meeting Protocol – Marie Simboli 4. Update from the Office of Neighborhood Services — Nicole Leo 5. Report from the offices of local elected Read More…
Just in case you thought those anonymous reader comments on newspaper websites were on the level, the battle over Harbor Garage shows how website comments are being used by both sides hoping to sway public (and political) opinion. Bruce Mohl of Commonwealth Magazine highlights a recent email sent by a Harbor Towers consultant to residents fighting the media war Read More…
Grezzo, the raw food restaurant on Prince Street, has closed. Owner Alissa Cohen, posts on her blog that although the North End spot was a financial success, the rat race of owning 2 restaurants (North End & Newburyport) in addition to her books and teachings was just not fun anymore. “I’m focusing on what brings Read More…
Selected incidents from this week’s Boston Police journal log for the North End/Waterfront area: Larceny/ Shoplifting 04/30/10 1:20pm Prince St. storeowner reports 2 female suspects stole wallets and bracelets from the store and fled on foot. Larceny from Motor Vehicle 05/01/10 11:30am-1:30pm Victim reports his 2002 Ford Escape was left unlocked at Battery and Commercial Streets Read More…
An effort to bring a new public elementary school to downtown neighborhoods is gaining momentum, according The Coalition for Public Education, a group of parents from the North End, West End and Beacon Hill. The group recently held a meeting with Mayor Menino and Carol Johnson, Superintendent of Boston Public Schools, to discuss specific options that Read More…
North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association Date: Thursday, May 13, 2010 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Nazzaro Center 30 North Bennet Street May Meeting Agenda Reports 7:00 PM – 7:20 PM • President’s Report • Honoring Bobby DeCristoforo • Reports from City Hall: – Nicole Leo, Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services – Kathy Carangelo-McIsaac, Councilor Read More…
Ben Austin of Emerson College files his final report on the North End beat, including an interview with a self-described “under-21” student discussing the North End bar scene.
Looking down Salem Street toward the Financial District. By Peter E. Lee on Flickr.
Eat cheesecake and raise money for Breast Cancer @ 11th Annual Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer charity event, May 3-9th. North End Restaurants, Lucca and Nebo, support Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer. Raising money for charity couldn’t be sweeter! During May 3-May 9th, simply enjoy a custom “Boston Bakes” dessert at Lucca and Nebo, Read More…
Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) are pleased to announce that the Boston Neighborhood Basketball League (BNBL) is currently accepting registrations for individuals and teams to compete in the 41st annual summer season. The registration deadline is Friday, June 11th. BNBL also offers a Pee Wee Development program for Read More…