We received the following warning from a Sheafe Street resident burglarized last night for the second time in five months: I am a North End resident of 3 years and I’m writing to ensure our community is aware of the larceny and burglary problem here in the North End. I live on Sheafe Street and my apartment Read More…
Month: July 2011
Police Blotter: Baby Face Vandalism and iPhone Snatch & Run
The following are reported incidents from this week’s Boston Police District A-1 journal log for the North End / Waterfront area: Vandalism 07/04/11 11:00pm-10:00am Stillman Place resident reports an unknown person placed 2 adhesive (3’ to 4’) long baby faces on the side of her brick building. Graffiti busters to be notified. Robbery – Unarmed Read More…
Librarian Janet Buda Honored by the Friends of the North End Branch Library
Effective July, 2011, North End Branch Librarian, Janet Buda, has accepted a promotion to head up the Dudley Street Branch of the BPL. The Friends recently hosted a reception in her honor to thank her for over 15 years of service to the North End community. While a permanent replacement for Janet has not been Read More…
Under Construction: Armenian Heritage Park on Greenway
Construction has begun in earnest at the site for the Armenian Heritage Park on the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Cross Street. The concrete structure shown in the foreground will support a 12-sided geometric dodecahedron sculpture that will rest on a 16-foot diameter reflecting pool. The park will also Read More…
TBHA Forum: New York City and Vancouver Planners Share “Livable” City Perspectives
This video features Brent Toderian, Vancouver’s Planning Director, and Michael Marrella, Project Director of New York City Planning Department’s “Vision 2020.” Both Toderian and Marrella address how waterfront cities can support density while ensuring a “livable” city. Presenting this “Opening Conversation” is Vivien Li, President of The Boston Harbor Association. TBHA’s forum, “A Clean Boston Read More…
NEWNC Meeting Agenda – July 11, 2011
NEWNC AGENDA Monday, July 11, 2011, 7:00PM Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet St. 1. Call to order & Roll Call 2. Meeting Protocol 3. Update from the Office of Neighborhood Services — Nicole Leo 4. Report from the offices of local elected officials 5. Committee reports: a. Resident Parking/Traffic Committee b. Public Safety Committee c. Read More…
NEWRA Meeting Agenda – July 14, 2011
NEWRA’s meeting agenda for July 14, 2011 is shown here.
Summer Food Safety Tips from North End Waterfront Health
by Mary Wright, health educator for North End Waterfront Health Hot weather often causes people to lose their appetite but it is important to eat and drink enough to keep you healthy. When it is hot and you do not feel like eating big meals, have five or six smaller snack-like meals during the day. Read More…
Kitchen Nightmares Chef Gordon Ramsay Revisits Davide Restaurant With Bruins Shawn Thornton
Fox-TV Kitchen Nightmares’ Chef Gordon Ramsay revisited Davide Restaurant on Tuesday, July 5th in the North End. Deborah Gesualdi, wife of Davide proprietor Anthony Gesualdi, shares some photos from the event including a special guest! The Gesualdi’s are big Bruins fans, so Chef Ramsay brought in Shawn Thornton from the Bruins to present a jersey, Read More…
Photo: Above the Old North Bell Tower
iMatthew captures an amazing photo above the bell tower in the Old North Church. He talks about it on his Flickr page. Also, check out the other shot he took here from Old North, the bells and an antique car on Hull Street. (Copyright iMatthew)
Video: USS Constitution Turnaround in Boston Harbor on July 4, 2011
View the video of the USS Constitution, “Old Ironsides,” underway in Boston Harbor on July 4, 2011. To celebrate the United States’ independence from Great Britain, USS Constitution and her crew departed from the Navy Yard in Charlestown on July 4, 2011. The turnaround of “Old Ironsides” is an annual event on the Fourth of Read More…
Mayor Menino Supports NEAD with R.O.C.K.S. Grant
News from North End Against Drugs (NEAD): Thanks to Mayor Thomas Menino, North End Against Drugs will be receiving a R.O.C.K.S. grant for the 5th consecutive year. The Recreational Opportunities for City Kids grant award is for $4,500.00. NEAD will provide Free Arts and Crafts programs at the Mirabella Pool every Thursday starting July 14th Read More…