Raise a glass to the 10th anniversary of a proposed supermarket for the North and West Ends. Here, below, from my old files, is a letter describing the need for an “affordable ” and “easily-accessible” supermarket. It was sent May 17, 2001, by Boston City Councillor At-Large Francis “Mickey” Roache to the BRA — with a copy Read More…
Volle Nolle, the sandwich shop at 351 Hanover St., received a 4-3 vote in support of its application for a new 7-day C.V. malt (beer) & wine license from the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC). Torri Crowell presented at last night’s meeting where a rare tie among the councilors was broken by NEWNC Read More…
The 17th Annual “Taste of the North End” was held on May 6, 2011 at a new venue, Steriti Rink on Commercial St., where 37 restaurants attracted 700 guests and raised over $100,000 to benefit the North End Waterfront Health Center and other neighborhood charities. In all its years, the “Taste” has raised over $1 Read More…
On Saturday, May 7th, Senator John Kerry held a town hall at Fanueil Hall, moderated by State Representative Aaron Michlewitz. The video below captures the introductory comments and some scenes from the event.
Following last week’s Major League Opening Day festivities, the North End Athletic Association kicked off its Minor League and T-ball events this week at the Langone/Puopolo fields in the North End. The Minor League opening game featured the Muckdogs, coached by Ryan Kenny and Tim Griffin, versus the Mudcats coached by Jeff Mitchell and Bill Read More…
The Massachusetts Oyster Project will be sponsoring an oyster shucking class in the North End of Boston on Sunday, May 22, 2011 at noon. Here is the deal- Liz and Keri of Mercato del Mare / North End Fish & Sushi will provide shucking lessons to 20 MOP people/friends. Each person will get the Read More…
The Boston Globe’s Jenna Russell writes a feature story in today’s paper regarding the plight of parents trying to get into the North End’s Eliot School. The article specifically tells the story of Sawyer Bowen-Flynn, who lives across the street from the Eliot, but remains on a waiting list for entry. In contrast, a Dorchester Read More…
“I hope it snows tomorrow,” said North End resident Loretta when it was reported that weather helped the number of crime incidents trend down 21% on a year-to-date basis. Still, Sergeant Lema brought mostly good news to the May 2011 North End Public Safety meeting. There have been no homicides or sexual assaults in the Read More…
The ballot has been announced for the 2011 North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council election, scheduled for Saturday, May 14, 2011, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet St. There are nine candidates running for six open seats on NEWNC, each with a 2-year term. All North End / Waterfront Read More…
North Ender Gary Forziati and his sister, Barbara Forziati Vanderwilden ran in this year’s Boston Marathon to benefit the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress team. They raised $20,000 dollars for the down syndrome charity. Gary’s marathon time was 3 hours 43 minutes and Barbara ran in 4hrs 56 min. Gary was born, raised and still lives Read More…
At this week’s public meeting of the Rose F. Greenway Conservancy Board and Leadership Council, Jesse Brackenbury, Director of Business Operations, gave an update on the Conservancy’s 2011 food vending efforts. The brief video clip below includes the report. Young Park, Conservancy Board Member, gave a short update on the progress of establishing a “Business Read More…
Notable incidents from this week’s Boston Police Journal Log for the North End / Waterfront area: Breaking & Entering – Residential 04/29/11 10:20am-6:15pm Margaret St. resident reports an unknown person entered her apartment. There was no sign of forced entry and stolen were numerous pieces of jewelry and U.S. currency. Robbery with a knife 04/30/11 Read More…