Police & Fire

Summer 2010 Crime Incidents Up 44%

Assaults, break-ins and loud noise were discussed at the September 2nd North End Public Safety meeting where Captain Bernard O’Rourke reviewed recent crime statistics and answered resident questions. Mario Alfano, represented the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council, that organizes the meeting. State Representative Aaron Michlewitz was also in attendance. July and August 2010 saw significant increases Read More…

Food & Drink

Herald Profiles Caffe Nuovo’s New Restaurant

Donna Goodison of the Boston Herald inks a story on the opening of Caffe Nuovo at 76 Salem Street. “Vincent Ferrara Jr. – the 34-year-old son of convicted Mafia capo Vincent “The Animal” Ferrara – is breaking into the restaurant business as a first-time owner. … “It’s sort of been an eyesore in the neighborhood, Read More…

Arts & Culture Event Notices

Puleo to Speak on “Dark Tide” at BPL Copley Square

Monday, September 20 • 6pm • Central Library in Copley Square • Rabb Lecture Hall Stephen Puleo comes to the Boston Public Library after his book, Dark Tide: The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919, was chosen by the people of Boston as the one book that the entire city should read. More than 8,000 Read More…

Police & Fire

Police Arrest Stabbing Suspect in North End

On September 2, 2010 at approximately 1:30am, officers from District A-1 (Downtown Boston ) responded to a radio call for a person stabbed at the corner of North St and Blackstone St. On arrival, officers observed two male victims, both 22 years old, being treated by Boston EMS for stab wounds. Both victims were transported Read More…

Community Sports

NEAA Soccer Registration Ending Soon

The North End Athletic Association is nearing the end of its registration period for its Fall Soccer Program for children ages 4-5 and 6-8! Please let John Romano (patjr@comcast.net) know if your family is interested in participating for eight Saturdays beginning September 18th.  Cost is $35 for the entire program (shin guards not included).  It Read More…

Community Food & Drink Real Estate

Local Residents File Legal Challenge to Proposed Long Wharf Restaurant

In a legal filing to the Massachusetts Superior Court, a group of ten North End/Waterfront residents have turned to the court to challenge a proposed restaurant at the end of Long Wharf. Potential issues raised by the residents include excessive noise, damage to public open space/parkland and impairment of scenic quality on the wharf. In Read More…