Boston’s Parks Department has forwarded some news about the fountain near the rose garden in Christpher Columbus Park. (Thanks to Meredith for sending in.) “The (Rose Kennedy) fountain in the (Christopher Columbus) park has been non-functioning for several weeks. The electrical repairs are going to be more significant that anticipated, so we are going to Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) discussed the pros and cons of a Target P-Fresh store versus a Stop & Shop supermarket at this week’s meeting. Trinity Financial is the new designated builder for the new development in the Bulfinch Triangle. As discussed earlier in the week at the Neighborhood Council meeting, the Read More…
Today Show co-host Matt Lauer visited the John Eliot K-8 School on Thursday. Lauer was greeted by Boston Public Schools Superintendent Carol R. Johnson and Eliot School Principal Traci Walker-Griffith. Lauer flew to Boston to conduct interviews at the Eliot on the importance of Kindergarten. The segment should air the week of September 27th on Read More…
The first of five meetings was held this week by the Parcels 7 & 9 RFP Guidelines Advisory Committee. The goal of this committee is to prepare “request for proposal” guidelines that would be used by the State to issue a bidding document for developers. Parcels 7 & 9 are in the “Market District” near Read More…
Carousels can be make your head spin and so can the decision to build a new one on the Greenway. As announced this week in the Boston Globe and the Greenway Conservancy’s blog, an anonymous donor is contributing $1 million that will be used to build a new carousel for the Greenway, replacing the concession Read More…
NEWRA’s Clean Streets Committee discussed this week the many issues associated with improving the cleanliness of the neighborhood, including the new green ticket law and the possibility of year-round mechanical street cleaning. Green Ticket Law Enforcement Now that unpaid green ticket fines are being added to property tax bills, there has been increasing debate on Read More…
You are cordially invited to the New England Aquarium’s Community Open House Presenting the IMAX movie Under the Sea 3D. September 19 – Neighborhoods Night 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Come to Our Free Event See the Aquarium! Bring Friends and Family! Online Registration Requested: www.neaq.org/communityevents Contact Community Programs: communityprograms@neaq.org or 617-973-0281 You may download Read More…
Larceny 09/15/10 12:01 am Female victim from Prince St. reports an unknown person attempted 7 charges onto to her bank account. Victim cancelled the account with the bank. Disturbing the Peace 09/18/10 12:14am Male suspect arrested at Faneuil Hall Sq. for disturbing the peace after causing a large disturbance in the Square. View the Read More…
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) met this week at the Mariner’s House to plan a busy Fall season at the park. Horticulture Chair Mary Ann said the horticulture volunteers have had a wonderful summer season, meeting twice a week to care for the rose garden, wisteria and crescent landscaping. The roses made it Read More…
LaFERRARA Carmen “BA”, age 87, a lifelong resident of Boston’s North End, passed away on September 15, 2010. He was the beloved husband of Nancy (DeMarco) LaFerrara; dear brother of Antonetta Cavallo of Revere, MA, Helen McGuiggan of Loraine, OH, and was predeceased by his siblings, Dominica Tafralian, Josephaine Stanton, Rocco LaFerrara, Michelina Diaferio, Stella Read More…
Read about recent assaults in the North End.
Here are upcoming events at the North End Branch Library: More at the Library Event Calendar – North End