The large Freedom Trail map mounted on the brick wall at Cross Street Plaza has gone missing. The map was located between Nick’s Famous Deli and the Citizen’s Bank ATM, along the Freedom Trail between Salem & Hanover Streets. No word on whether the map was stolen or removed for repair. Although only about one Read More…
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This week’s reported incidents from the Boston Police Journal Log in the North End / Waterfront area: Drugs Possession Cl A with intent to distribute 09/20/11 8:19am Male suspect arrested on Cooper St. for possession of Cl. A drugs (heroin) and marijuana. Motor vehicle towed for safekeeping. Breaking & Entering – Residential 09/19/11 6:40pm Victim Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association has submitted the following letter to State transportation authorities in support of the proposal to reroute pass-through hazardous material trucks from City of Boston streets to highways around the city. Additional information, including the City of Boston routing evaluation, is available on the MassDOT website (select Quick Links, Read More…
Organized crime activity has been exposed by a federal crackdown at the corner of North End’s Endicott & Thacher Streets related to extortion at Rhode Island nightclubs. Although no one from Massachusetts was part of today’s indictment, federal authorities indicated that the New England La Cosa Nostra leadership has shifted from Providence to Boston. “… Read More…
Volunteer Opportunity — Placing Water-Cleansing Oysters in Boston Harbor On Saturday October 1st from 1:00-4:00 the Massachusetts Oyster Project will be placing oysters on the bottom at the mouth of the Charles River. This is a great opportunity to participate in an exciting and fun afternoon. Kids will have the opportunity to see numerous creatures that inhabit our harbor Read More…
On Sunday, October 9, 2011, Columbus Day will be celebrated in Boston’s North End / Waterfront with several events. From 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park will have their annual family-friendly activities at Christopher Columbus Park. See the poster below. At 1:00 p.m., there will be a brief ceremony and Read More…
Jeanne Dasaro of “North End Stories” presented at both NEWNC and NEWRA meetings this month to introduce her oral history project. North End Stories is a digital narrative that aims to collect, preserve, and share the stories of Italian-Americans whose families immigrated to Boston’s North End in the late 19th and early 20th century. Answering Read More…
SINAGRA, Anna (Assenza) of Boston’s North End, September 21 in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Louis Sinagra. Mother of Anthony and his wife Louise of Revere, Nancy of Boston and the late Louis Sinagra Jr. Sister of Lena Assenza, Jennie Ruotolo and the late Joseph Assenzo, Carmella Renzulli and Mary Riley. Grandmother Read More…
ALEXANDER, Alec J., 91, of Boston’s North End, on Wednesday September 21, 2011. Alec was a USMC veteran of WWII and retired Boston Police Officer. Beloved son of the late Alessandro and Ella (Schiavone) Alexander. Loving Husband of Maria (Calitri) Alexander of the North End. Cherished father of Kenneth Alexander of the North End and Read More…
Back to school season has brought renewed attention to the lack of classroom and student space at the North End’s highly regarded public Eliot School. For the current school year, the Eliot on Charter St. is using three classrooms at the nearby North Bennet Street School. Still, parents continue to push city officials for a Read More…
Breaking news from the Paul Revere House regarding a large funding award from the National Park Service toward an expanded visitor and education center (with rest rooms!). For more information, see PaulRevereHouse.org. National Park Service Awards $543,000 for the Paul Revere House The National Park Service (NPS) has awarded $543,000 to the Paul Revere Memorial Read More…