New regulations adopted yesterday by the City Council ban Segway tours from sidewalks and parks. The new rules put the Segways on designated routes traveling in the street, including bike lanes. In a matter sponsored by the North End / Waterfront’s City Councilor Sal LaMattina, the City Council voted unanimously to pass the first Segway Read More…
The beards are gone (mostly) and the Boston Bruins players are home having fun with friends, family and North End / Waterfront neighbors, hoisting the Stanley Cup! NorthEndWaterfront.com photos, courtesy of Dan Flaherty. Related posts: Zdeno Chara Brings the Stanley Cup Home to the North End Video: North End / West Scenes After the Boston Read More…
Boston Bruins captain, Zdeno Chara, brings the Stanley Cup to the North End / Waterfront. This photo was taken Thursday morning upon arriving back in Boston, even before the lucky beard was shaved off. (Photo by Dan Flaherty)
Boston Bruins win the Stanley Cup! Watch the street scenes on the night of the win in the North End and West End, including around the TD Garden. [responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aa7jQksJxGA]
At the John Joseph Moakley U.S. Courthouse on Fan Pier today, former Massachusetts House Speaker Salvatore F. DiMasi was found guilty by a jury in seven of the nine counts charged against him. The most damaging counts included extortion and conspiracy to defraud citizens of honest services related to contracts awarded to Cognos, a software Read More…
The “For Rent” sign went up in the Hanover Street storefront previously occupied by Lyndell’s Bakery. The bakery replaced LuLu’s which moved to Salem Street in 2009. Lyndell’s is still operating in Somerville where it has been for over 100 years. As for Hanover Street, one passerby commented, “Don’t worry, just keep walking and we’ll Read More…
[responsive_vimeo http://www.vimeo.com/25010027] Saint Anthony of Padua was honored on Sunday, June 12, 2011 with a procession through through the streets of Boston’s North End neighborhood. Traditional music was provided by the Roma Band. The video above shows the procession starting with a blessing at Saint Leonard Church at the corner of Hanover and Prince Streets. Read More…
From the office of State Representative Aaron Michlewitz: On Sunday June 26th and Tuesday June 28th the North End will meet the South End in the spirit of baseball through the Second Annual North 2 South Baseball Classic. Sponsored by State Representative Aaron Michlewitz, the classic will be played by the Little League All-Star teams Read More…
BUCCIERI, Vincent J. Of Boston’s North End, June 11th. Cherished son of Anna (Manganiello) Buccieri of the North End and the late James. Beloved brother of Anthony Buccieri and his wife Patti of Medford, Angela Passacantilli and her husband Robert of Medford, Paul Buccieri and his wife Dawn of Winthrop. Loving uncle of Gianna, Anthony Read More…
The 2011-2012 North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) announced new officers and sat for its first meeting on June 13, 2011 following its annual election. Officers were elected by the council members in a private executive session and announced in the public meeting. 2011-2012 NEWNC Officers President – Donna Freni Vice-President – Marie Simboli Read More…
A group of neighborhood residents, locally known as the “North End Ten,” scored a major win in Superior Court against the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA). The action stops the development of a proposed 220-seat waterfront restaurant, Doc’s Long Wharf, on the end of Boston’s Long Wharf, subject to a possible appeal. In a June 10, Read More…
Originally published in the Old North Church parish e-newsletter and posted here with permission. Vicar tells all: Sarah Palin’s history flub, and how it happened By Stephen T. Ayers Here is the inside scoop on the Boston history massacre. I had carefully set aside last Thursday to work on the sermon to be delivered at Read More…