Mon Jan 25 11:00 am Films for Children 25 Parmenter Street Ends @ 12:00 On Mondays, come and watch children films at the North End library. Tue Jan 26 10:30 am Baby Storytime Ends @ 10:55 25 minutes of bounces, rhymes, and songs for those birth to 1 year accompanied Read More…
Year: 2010
North End/Waterfront Favored the Democrat, But By Less Than Expected
The North End/Waterfront neighborhood favored Democrat Martha Coakley with 54% of the vote compared to 45% for Republican winner Scott Brown in the special election for U.S. Senate last Tuesday. But this result shows a significant shift to the Republican ticket compared to previous elections. Here is a breakdown of the North End/Waterfront statistics: Votes Read More…
ZLC Takes Up Segways, Development Planning & Good Neighbor Agreement
North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association Zoning, Licensing & Construction Committee Meeting Tuesday, January 26, 2010 7:00 pm The Pilot House, 2 Atlantic Avenue Zoning and Licensing Applications 7:00 PM – 7:15 PM Quick updates on several planned construction projects and license applications in the neighborhood. 7:15 PM – 7:30 PM 75 Commercial Street, Segway Tours, Allan Read More…
Weekly North End Police Blotter
Highlighted incidents from this week’s Boston Police journal log: Noisy Party 01/17/10 3:18am Fleet St. resident arrested for “Keeper of a Disorderly House,” after failure to comply to clear his apartment of a group of people attending a loud party. Larceny in a Building 01/21/10 1:00pm-3:00pm Female victim reports her wallet was stolen from her Read More…
Commercial St. Segway Store Applies for Food/Drink License
Boston Gliders at 73 Commercial St. has applied for a 7-day, C.V. license (food, non-alcoholic drinks). The licensing hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, January 27 at 10:00 am in City Hall Room 809A (see details below). Boston Gliders is the Segway Adventures & Rentals store that does segway tours through Boston. Their website is: www.bostongliders.com. Read More…
Coro-Dante Looking for Singers
Coro-Dante is New England’s all Italian repertoire four-part chorus. The chorus’ purpose is to promote Italian language and culture through singing Italian music. Rehearsals for their Spring concerts are starting on Monday, January 25 at 7pm. Individuals are invited to join. Rehearsals take place each Monday evening at the Dante Alighieri Society, 41 Hamphire Street, Read More…
LaMattina Sends Letter on Helping Haiti Through Bottled Water Appeal
Sal LaMattina Boston City Councilor, District 1 Dear Friends: We’ve all been moved by the news and images coming from Haiti. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of that nation, as well as their friends and relatives who are here in the United States. Greater Boston has, in fact, one of the largest Read More…
Video of State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz’s Maiden Speech on the Green Ticket Bill
In his maiden speech in front of the House, State Representative Aaron Michlewitz, supported the House Bill 3588, known as the “Green Ticket Bill.” Each new member of the House legislature chooses a bill on which to make their “maiden” speech, often on an issue of importance to them and their community. Michlewitz, a Democrat Read More…
Fifth annual CityFeast Coming to the North End January 31, 2010
A culinary event is returning to Boston at the end of the month, and it is raising money for a very important cause. The fifth annual CityFeast will be held in the city’s North End on Sunday, January 31, with six neighborhood restaurants participating in the event. Antico Forno, Lucca, Prezza, Taranta, Terramia, and Tresca Read More…
Clueless Captures Salem St. Butcher Shop
Clueless in Boston captures an intriguing photo of the Salem Street butcher shop. CluelessInBoston.com is a unique site with consistently stellar shots you won’t find anywhere else. One of the readers recently said, “I’m writing a murder mystery set in Boston. I come for inspiration and get lots of it.” Oh, and the meat shop Read More…
North End Walking Tour for 99 Cents
WalkTheTown.com has released Doug Gelbert’s “A Walking Tour of Boston-North End” as a $0.99 e-book on Smashwords. A sample is also available. “There is no better way to see America than on foot. And there is no better way to appreciate what you are looking at than with a walking tour. This walking tour of Read More…