Government

Rudy Giuliani Loves the North End

The Boston Globe’s Michael Levenson answers his own question as to why Rudy Giuliani uses the North End to endorse candidates. Congratulations to Karyn Polito, a candidate for state treasurer, who was endorsed by Giuliani at Strega Ristorante on Hanover Street on Thursday. If history is any guide, you’re in good shape. Giuliani’s candidates are Read More…

Police & Fire

Weekly North End / Waterfront Police Blotter

Disturbing the Peace 09/06/10          11:56pm Police officers responded to a large party on Fleet St.  where 70-100 students were cleared from an apartment. The tenant who leased the apartment was issued a city ordinance violation. Larceny from Motor Vehicle 09/03/10          5:00pm-7:00pm Victim reports her 2005 Nissan Altima was broken into inside of a Clinton St. Read More…

Community

DeFilippo Playground “The Gassy” Community Meeting

DeFilippo Playground Community Meeting Tuesday, September 21, 6:30 p.m. Nazzaro Community Center 30 North Bennett Street, North End, Boston The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services invite the public to a community meeting to discuss design alternatives for wall improvements along Snow Hill Street, DeFilippo Playground, located at 135 Read More…

Arts & Culture Business

Old North Concert Features New Music

The improvisational music duo, Dithyramb, will perform on Monday, September 20th at 8:00 p.m., at historic Old North Church, 193 Salem Street in Boston’s North End. With Tom Kraines on cello and Cameron Britt on hand percussion and marimba, Dithyramb features the talents of two of today’s most exciting and inventive performers and composers. Their Read More…

Community Event Notices

NEAD End of Summer Extravaganza Photos

North End Against Drugs had its Boston R.O.C.K.S. “End of the Year Extravaganza” on Friday September 10th at the Polcari Playground. Led by NEAD President John Romano, Al Vilar and the NEAD team, kids of ages 6 to 16 had a fun time with sports games, arts & crafts, sidewalk chalk, gymp, pot holders and Read More…

Community

Greenway Leadership Council Meeting Agenda for September 15, 2010

Rose Kennedy Greenway Leadership Council Meeting September 15, 2010 4:00 – 6:00 pm 185 Kneeland Street, First Floor Conference Room AGENDA 4:00     I.    Welcome                        Ann Thornburg, Chair •    Minutes of the July 20, 2010 Meeting o    Vote to approve 4:05    II.    Executive Director’s Report                Nancy Brennan Read More…

People

Obituary: Phyllis Daly of the North End

DALY, Phyllis M. 89, of Boston’s North End, on Tuesday September 7, 2010. Loving daughter of the late Francesca (Didio) and Salvatore Baglio Sr. Cherished wife of the late William P. Daly. Beloved sister of Joseph Baglio and his wife Mary; the late Salvatore Baglio Jr., survived by his wife Rita; the late Frances Johnson, Read More…

Community Real Estate

Armenian Heritage Park Groundbreaking Ceremony

On September 9, 2010, the formal ceremony was held for the Armenian Heritage Park groundbreaking on Parcel 13 of the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway, between Christopher Columbus Park and Faneuil Hall. Sponsored by the Armenian Heritage Foundation, the park will commemorate lives lost during the 1915 Armenian Genocide and all genocides that have followed as Read More…

Community

NEWNC Meeting Agenda for Monday September 13

The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council will be having its monthly meeting on Monday, September 13th, 7:00 pm at the Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet St. 1.  133 Salem Street (David Crocini) – seeking variance to change legal occupancy from “retail” to “retail and 4 residential units,” including the expansion of the head house Read More…