People

Obituary: Pasquale Pezzano of the North End

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…

Event Notices Sports

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.

Police & Fire

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…

Community Transportation

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…

People

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…

Community

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…

Community Real Estate Schools

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…

Arts & Culture Community Schools

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.

Community Event Notices Health & Environment Police & Fire

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