The North End owner of “Aquire” and interior designer, Nikki Dalrymple, made this year’s Boston Globe’s list of the Top 25 Most Stylish People. In the write-up, Nikki talks about the North End as a style destination: We now have 20-odd boutiques here. I’ve always seen the potential in the North End, but I didn’t Read More…
Month: November 2010
Christmas Concert at Old North Church
Sound the trumpets! The Old North Church Choir and Orchestra heralds the holiday season with a Christmas concert on Sunday, December 12th, at 5:00 pm, at the Church, 193 Salem Street in Boston’s North End. Under the baton of Music Director and Organist, Dr. Libor Dudas, the choir will perform Reinhard Keiser’s Christmas Oratorio and Read More…
Obituary: Frances M. (Cascio) Valvo of the North End
VALVO, Frances M. (Cascio) Of Boston Oct. 16th. Beloved wife of the late Paul Valvo. Loving mother of Michael Valvo of Haverhill. Sister of Salvatore Cascio of Medford. A memorial mass will be held in St. Stephens Church 401 Hanover St. Boston on Saturday, November 20th at 4:30 pm. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited Read More…
Parcels 7 & 9: Advisory Committee Moves to Next Stage
What did we learn this week at the fourth MassDOT Parcel 7 & 9 RFP Advisory Committee meeting? The good news is that the process is moving to Stage 2 (Ed: feels like Stage 22) which brings it out of the philosophical thinking stage into a more practical, decision stage. The bad news is a Read More…
Voting Summary of NEWRA Meeting
These are the highlights from tonight’s meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). This was the first meeting led by new President, Stephanie Hogue. North End Winter Street Sweeping Pilot Program – Similar to her visit to the neighborhood council last week, Commissioner of Public Works, Joanne Mazzaro, gave an informational update Read More…
Snow Hill Street Wall at DeFilippo Playground Community Meeting
The second community meeting for the re-design of the Snow Hill Street Wall at DeFilippo Playground has been set for Monday, December 6 at 6:30 at the Nazarro Community Center. This meeting will discuss three design alternatives that were developed from community input from the first meeting that was held in September. Future meetings will Read More…
Obituary: Donna M. Riordan of the North End
RIORDAN, Donna M. In the North End, Nov. 15, 2010. Beloved mother of Michelle Harrison, grandmother of Jonathan Harrison, sister of Marion Mellon, Regina Towner and the late Edna Parker and Charles Riordan, sister in law of Margaret Riordan, also survived by many nieces and nephews. Memorial Funeral Mass in St. Leonard Church, Prince and Read More…
Obituary: Patricia “Pat” Anne Dinard of the North End
DINARD, Patricia “Pat” Anne, Longtime resident of the North End, Boston, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on November 12, 2010. Pat’s passions included traveling, knitting, fashion, reading and cooking. A graduate of Simmons College, Pat worked at Ropes & Gray for 27 years where she made lifelong friends. Daughter of Mary and Peter, Read More…
Part 3 of “A Letter From Anna” Released
North End Boston has released Part 3 – “A Letter From Anna,” from a six-part story by Jan Maguire recounting her family’s North End immigration experience. Here is how Part 3 continues: Mercifully, the sea was calm so Anna’s voyage was bearable. By early 1921, the stream of Italian immigrants from southern Italy and Sicily Read More…
Co-Chairs Step Down from NEWRA’s Clean Streets Committee
Naomi Paul and Patricia Thiboutot are stepping down as co-chairs of the Clean Streets Committee, part of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association. Citing time and family issues, the surprise announcement was made by Naomi at yesterday’s committee meeting which was attended by approximately 25 neighborhood residents. After two years as co-chairs, Naomi and Read More…
16th Annual Christmas Program for North End Children
Merry Christmas St. Agrippina DiMineo Benefit Society 16th Annual Christmas Program for North End children Santa Claus is coming with gifts for all the nice boys & girls. On Sunday, December 12th from 12:00 to 2:00 PM @ St. Agrippina’s Chapel @ 459 Hanover Street. * All who wish to attend please call 617- 363- Read More…
Strega Ristorante Wins Good Neighbor Recognition Award From NEWRA’s Clean Streets Committee
The NEWRA Clean Streets Committee awarded its Good Neighbor Recognition Award to the Strega Ristorante at 379 Hanover Street. The monthly award is researched and voted on by committee members and awarded to local businesses that consistently keep their sidewalks and gutters clean of trash and debris. Accepting the Good Neighbor Recognition award for Read More…