Today was “moving day” for the St. Joseph Society. The club moved the statue of Saint Joseph from 9 Charter Street to 467 Hanover Street with a parade and celebration, featuring the Roma Band and a barbeque.
St. Joseph Society Moving Day
“My Cousins Place” Receives Unanimous Support from Neighborhood Council for Hanover St. Coffee Shop
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, NEWNC, voted unanimously, 8-0, to approve the application for a coffee shop at 396 Hanover St., formerly occupied by Contrada’s Coffee Shop. The applicants are Daniel D’Elia and Ralph Verrocchi d/b/a ”My Cousins Place,” to the Boston Zoning Board of Appeal to change the allowed use from “store Read More…
Sandy Turns North End into a Ghost Town; Trees Down [Photos]
Hurricane Sandy cleared out the North End on Monday night and the usual dinner and rush hour didn’t happen. In fact, it felt like a ghost town with no traffic and few people walking around. Mark Bernier sends in these photos, saying “It’s so scary / beautiful out there!” A large tree also fell in Read More…
Cross Unveiled at St. Leonard’s Garden Wall
The scaffolding is down on the side of the Saint Leonard’s Peace Garden wall revealing a large red Catholic cross. The feature is a focal point given its large size and visibility from Hanover Street. The wall repair and installation continues the multi-year renovation of the garden area. The new cross faces the recently installed Read More…