Pasquale Pezzano, age 77, of Boston’s North End, passed away on June 9, 2011. He was the beloved husband of Dolores (Ruzzo) Pezzano; Loving father of Anthony P. Pezzano and his wife Diane of Revere, MA, Rocco Pezzano and his significant other, Lynn of Andover, MA, Pasquale S. Pezzano and his wife Lynn Patti of Read More…
Month: June 2011
Boston Sailing School Hosting Free Summer Sailing Event on June 18, 2011
Boston Sailing Center will hold free sailing on the Boston Harbor Saturday, June 18th, from 1pm-5pm.
Celebrate summer in New England with free sailing trips on the Boston historic waterfront. The Boston Sailing Center is offering skippered sailboat rides during their annual Open House celebration from 1:00pm to 5:00pm on Saturday, June 18th, 2011. Sailors of all abilities are welcome to join the fun.
Lightning Strikes Over the North End & Charlestown
Lightning strikes continue to produce amazing images, such as these from yesterday captured , looking from the North End over Langone Park toward Charlestown.
Two Assaults on This Week’s Police Blotter for the North End / Waterfront
Incidents from this week’s North End / Waterfront District A-1 Police Journal Log: Assault & Battery 06/04/11 11:30pm Male victim reports he intervened in an argument between 2 males over throwing fireworks at Hanover and Richmond Streets. At this time, the victim was punched in the head and was transported to MGH for treatment of Read More…
Public Meeting – Callahan Tunnel Vent Building Facade Overhaul
The Massachusetts Department of TransportationInvites You to aPublic Information Meetingfor the Callahan Tunnel Vent Building (located on North St, near Richmond St) Facade Overhaul ProjectThursday June 23rd, 2011 – 6pm Nazzaro Community Center30 North Bennet StBoston, Mass. 02113 For more information, please contact MassDOT Municipal Liaison, John Romano at (617) 973-7028 or john.romano@state.ma.us. Please share Read More…
Obituary: Jean Ann Simonelli of the North End
SIMONELLI Jean Ann, of Boston’s North End, June 8, 2011. Cherished daughter of the late Frank and Ann (Picardo) Simonelli. Beloved long-time companion of Jerry Iandoli of the North End. Loving sister of Mary Ann Foti and her husband George. Devoted aunt of Adrienne and Anna Foti. Also survived by many dear aunts, uncles, cousins Read More…
NEWNC Agenda for Monday, June 13, 2011
North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council NEWNC AGENDA Monday June 13th 2011 7:00PMNazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet St. Call to order & Roll Call Meeting Protocol Update from the Office of Neighborhood Services — Nicole Leo Report from the offices of local elected officials Greenway Committee Resident Parking/Traffic Committee Welcome to new Council Members Read More…
A Short Reunion for a North End Military Family
North End resident Olivia Scimeca is shown with her sons, Nicholas and Ricky, a soldier with the Rhode Island 182nd National Guard Infantry Battalion at Logan Airport. Ricky returned home for leave before shipping off to Afghanistan next week. (Courtesy of Phil Orlandella)
NEWRA Releases Letter on North End Schools
The Executive Committee of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association sent out a notice on Wednesday, June 8th with their recent letter regarding the expansion of the Eliot School and the North Bennet Street School, both located in the North End. The NEWRA message is shown below. On May 19, NEWRA sent a letter Read More…
NEMPAC’s Summer Children’s Piano, Voice & Theatre Workshop
SUMMER IS ALMOST HERE! Not sure what activities to enroll your child in this summer? Looking for something different? Something fun AND educational?
Check out our Summer Music Workshop for children ages 4-7 & 8-15, hosted by NEMPAC!
*At the end of the summer, your child will be able to play the piano, have beginning vocal training, and be able to perform in our ‘end of the summer concert’ with other new friends in the community*
We have designed this workshop for parents who wish to enroll their children in an affordable, fun music & theatre learning environment for the summer. The workshop is 8 weeks long, and meets every Wednesday and Friday morning. This workshop will be taught by two highly educated music teachers, musicians, and performers. Guest teachers will be present as well on special occasions.
Boston’s Fire Fighting Bachelors Auctioned Off to Benefit Local 718’s Fill the Boot for MDA Fund

BOSTON’S HOTTEST FIRE FIGHTING BACHELORS AUCTIONED OFF TO BENEFIT LOCAL 718’S FILL THE BOOT FOR MDA FUND
Who: Boston Fire Fighters Local #718, 10 Boston Fire Fighter bachelors, Boston Cannons LAX dance team and the Muscular Dystrophy Association
What: $10 at the door, which includes two drinks courtesy of Bacardi and Sam Adams, access to the patio cook out and the chance to win a date with one of Boston’s most eligible fire fighters
When: Cook out 4-8 p.m., auction 8-10 p.m., Thursday June 9
Where: Dillon’s Restaurant and Bar, 955 Boylston St. Boston
Knife Stabbing at Salem St & Cooper St in North End
Stabbing occurred A verbal argument turned violent last night as a North End man was repeatedly stabbed near the corner of Salem & Cooper Streets. Boston Police responded at 9:27 pm to the incident on Tuesday night. The victim was stabbed four times in the arm, left chest and stomach. He was stabilized on the Read More…










