North End artist, Michael Dean, shares his latest canvas painting that was commissioned for the Union Oyster House to record the event of its 185th birthday party on August 3, 2011. “The painting shows a very artistically-oriented thought process on the part of the owner, Mary Ann Milano-Picardi,” comments the local artist. The painting is Read More…
CATANZARO Josephine (Sutera), 84, of Boston’s North End, on Saturday, August 13, 2011. Beloved daughter of the late Anna (Maniscalco) and Carlo Sutera. Loving wife of the late Luciano “Chuck” Catanzaro. Cherished mother of Louis Catanzaro and his wife Vivian, Maryann Saraceni and her late husband Ralph Saraceni, and Karen DiRenzo and her husband Carlo. Read More…
News regarding the development of a skatepark under the Zakim Bridge: The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) in collaboration with the Charles River Conservancy (CRC) has issued a request for proposals for future operation, management and maintenance of the proposed Charles River Skatepark. The proposed Charles River Skatepark would be constructed under the ramps Read More…
The rain last Sunday brought us inside to Steriti Rink, but there was still plenty of fun for all at the annual North End Family Pride Day. The event was the culmination of a week’s worth of family fun activities sponsored by North End Against Drugs, Nazzaro Center and NSTAR. This year’s event was in Read More…
Following are reported incidents from this week’s Boston Police Journal Log for the North End / Waterfront area.
Unarmed Robbery
08/07/11 2:30am
Victim reports while walking on Hanover St. he was approached by a male suspect who demanded his ATM card and PIN number. Suspect then fled on foot. Suspect later used the card to withdraw U.S. currency from victims account.
Larceny/ Bike
08/09/11 9:00am -8:00pm
Victim reports an unknown person stole his Bianchi (silver & orange) bike, which was locked to a grate on Sheafe St.
This photo of North Enders marching on City Hall appeared on page 18 of the 1939 Boston Herald. The protest to the Mayor’s Office was to demand that something be done about “filthy” conditions in Boston’s North End, according to the caption. The photo later appeared on the cover of a 1990s edition of the Read More…
North End Waterfront Health is proud to be a part of the health care network that serves half of Boston residents – community health centers. In honor of National Health Center Week, here are a few facts about this vital health care network: There are 1,250 health centers in the United States that provide care Read More…
North End Against Drugs, Nazzaro Center and NSTAR sponsored a week of family-friendly activities as part of the 22nd Annual Family Pride Week from August 1-7, 2011. This year’s event was in honor of the late NEAD President Robert “Bobby D” DeCristoforo. The week culminated on Sunday with a full day of activities held at Read More…
Your neighbors on the North End / Waterfront Task Force are asking for your help as we gear up for the final leg of the campaign to ban pass-through hazmat trucks from our neighborhood streets. With the City’s public safety study strongly recommending a ban of these hazmat trucks, the routing decision now resides with Read More…
News from the Saint Anthony’s Society on a special guest at this year’s feast: Join Bella Sera Wines as they present Emmy Award winning chef and bestselling author Giada De Laurentiis for a day of fun, free and interactive cooking demonstrations, recipe sharing and cookbook signings at the 92nd Annual Saint Anthony’s Feast in the Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gx-ZDBXXqJA] On Sunday evening at the 2011 Feast of Saint Agrippina Di Mineo, there was the traditional “Tug of War” between the two sides of the famous statue. Then, it was the “Dance of 20 Men” on Hanover Street which concluded with everyone dancing around Saint Agrippina. Both ceremonies are shown in the above Read More…
As part of the feast activities organized by the Saint Joseph Society, the U.S. Air Force Band of Liberty played on the Paul Revere Mall with singer Michele Harris and guest Mark Antonelli. A special presentation was also made to North Ender Angelo Polcari. The event was held on Friday, July 29, 2011. More Read More…