“Happy Birthday” to Pam Donnaruma, Publisher and Editor of the Post-Gazette. I wish my friend, who is also my boss, the best birthday ever and many, many more. Love, Freeway (the Post-Gazette columnist)
Month: July 2010
Mirabella Pool – Heat Wave Destination
NECN reports today from the Mirabella Pool in the North End.
City Issues Grilling Safety Reminder After Charlestown Gas Grill Fire
Boston Fire Department and the Mayor’s office issued a reminder to residents regarding grilling safety after today’s 4-alarm fire in Charlestown, started by a propane gas grill tank on a roof deck. No one was hurt in the blaze which spread to neighboring condo buildings, although 9 firefighters and 2 civilians were treated for heat-related Read More…
Four Burglaries, Three Assaults Reported at Public Safety Meeting
NEWNC’s David Marx, Captain O’Rourke & Office Boyle at the July 1st Public Safety Meeting.The North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council’s (NEWNC) David Marx chaired the July 1st Public Safety Committee meeting with Boston Police Captain Bernard O’Rourke and Officer Teddy Boyle. There have been no reports of homocides and sexual assaults in recent months. However, police Read More…
North End Branch Library Weekly Events
North End Branch Library, 25 Parmenter Street Tuesday, Jul 6, 11:00 am Read Green Outdoor Storytime in Langone Park Join us in the North End’s Langone Park for this special “all ages” outdoor storytime, in which we will share rhymes, stories, and movement for those ages 6 months to 5 years. No registration… Wednesday, Jul Read More…
USS Constitution, “Old Ironsides” Makes Annual July 4th Turnaround
At high noon on Sunday, July 4, 2010, the USS Constitution, “Old Ironsides,” made her annual jaunt into Boston Harbor around the North End to Fort Independence on Castle Island. After a 21-gun salute she did her famous turnaround back toward her berth in Charlestown Navy Yard. On her return sailing, she gave a 17-gun Read More…
Nearby Summer Events at the Parks
July 6th, Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ParkARTS Artists in Residence Craft Workshops, Christopher Columbus Park, North End; Local artists offer free workshops in arts and crafts. July 6th, Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. Read Green @ Your Park, Langone Park, North End— Presented by the Boston Public Library, Read Green @ Your Park invites young Read More…
Petruccelli Gives Eastie Residents a Casino Vote
This week, the Massachusetts Senate voted 25- 15 in favor of a bill to license three resort style casinos, one of which is likely to be proposed at Suffolk Downs. Senator Anthony Petruccelli voted in favor of the bill and included an amendment which passed 25-13 giving East Boston residents a referendum vote on whether Read More…
Youth Rock Band Performs at Dewey Square
The North End’s Nazzaro Center Youth Rock Band livened up the Greenway’s Dewey Square Parks and Farmer’s Market this week with a lunchtime performance. Jeremy Sarzana leads the Youth Rock Band.
Updated Comment & Forum Policy
NorthEndWaterfront.com is once again allowing anonymous comments to articles on the home page (and on the Forum), with some caveats. If you are a registered user (and hundreds of you are already registered), your comments will post immediately. If you are not registered, your comment may be moderated (i.e., not shown until approved by an Read More…
HazMat Trucks Back in the North End
The return of hazmat trucks to the North End on July 1st was reported by WBZ-TV last night. Click here to view the video clip. State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz is interviewed in the piece, noting the safety concerns. “You see a truck go by, sometimes they’re blowing through red lights because they can’t stop in Read More…
NEWRA Agenda: Snow Hill St. Variance, Earlier Closings for Alcohol Licenses and Paul Revere House
North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association www.NEWRA.org July Meeting Agenda Date: Thursday, July 8, 2010 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Nazzaro Center 30 North Bennet Street Reports 7:00 PM – 7:20 PM • President’s Report • Reports from City Hall: – Nicole Leo, Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services – Kathy Carangelo-McIsaac, Councilor Sal LaMattina’s Office • Membership Committee Read More…