Month: June 2010
Street Corner Society – Video of William Foote Whyte & North End Interviews
The North End Historical Society and the Nazzaro Community Center recently sponsored a discussion with Dr. Oscar Andersson, revisiting the 1943 book “Street Corner Society”, by Willam Foote Whyte. It is now well known that the groundbreaking sociological book is about life in the North End in the late 1930s, although the author kept secret Read More…
Celebrating Freeway and Coach Dom’s Birthday
Freeway, the Post-Gazette pooch, celebrates his birthday today on June 18 with his human friend Coach Dom Campochiaro who has a birthday on June 21. “Happy Birthday Dom!” Love, Freeway (Photo/caption: Courtesy of Marie S.)
Weekly North End/Waterfront Police Blotter
Notable incidents from this week’s Boston Police journal log: Vandalism 06/11/10 4:00pm-11:00am Victim reports on No. Bennet Street that her 1998 VW Jetta was vandalized both side mirrors and front hood keyed. Investigate Property 06/12/10 3:30pm Victim reports on Hanover Street that an unknown person stole his wallet containing credit cards, drivers license and personal Read More…
Update from the “No HC” Taskforce
The following news update comes from the “No HC” (No Hazardous Cargo) taskforce, an informal group of neighbors including representatives from NEWNC, NEWRA & the NE Chamber of Commerce. Neighbors, Another busy week with more important developments. As always, we encourage you to express your concerns to local politicians and officials in Washington, DC, including Read More…
NEWNC Supports ATM & Hears Request From “What’s Your Number?”
The North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) met on Monday, June 14th, where newly elected members Mario Alfano, Donna Freni and Giancarlo Tiberi sat for their first meeting after the May election. Officers were appointed in executive session with Stephen Passacantilli and Marie Simboli continuing as President and Vice-President, respectively, for another year. Mario Alfano was Read More…
Chiofaro Presents Shadow Study on Harbor Garage Site
In the latest round of news regarding the fate the Harbor Garage site, developer Don Chiofaro supported his plan for 600’ high towers by releasing a shadow study indicating minimal negative impact versus the proposed BRA 200’ height guidelines. From a Banker & Tradesman article, “According to Chiofaro’s own study, all shadows associated by a building Read More…
Saint Anthony of Padua Procession
Sunday, June 13, 2010 (Click thumbnails to enlarge)
North End Branch Library Weekly Events
Boston Public Library – North End Events for June 13 – 19 Monday, Jun 14 11:00am – Films for Children On Mondays, come and watch children films at the North End library. 3:30 pm, Friendship Bracelets School’s almost out, so drop into the library and make a friendship bracelet so that you have something to Read More…
NEW Dog Initiative Holding Neighborhood Educational Forum
The NEW (North End/Waterfront) Dog Initiative welcomes our Neighborhood Residents to our First Humane Education Forum on Responsible Dog Ownership. Please join us on Wednesday, June 23rd @ 6:30 p.m @ the Nazzaro Center. The discussion will center on COMMUNICABLE DISEASES with a special focus on INTESTINAL PARASITES IN OUR COMPANION DOGS. We’ve partnered with Read More…
St. Leonard Church – Interior Photo
Interior of St. Leonard Church on Hanover Street in North End, Boston. Photo by PaceMeister on Flickr.
Senator Petruccelli Visits the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park
State Senator Anthony Petruccelli visited the volunteers of the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park at this week’s meeting. With the State budget under pressure, the Senator thanked the members for their efforts to look after the flagship park. Over the last few years, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has lost over 30% of Read More…