Vinoteca di Monica at 143 Richmond St. received the September 2011 Good Neighbor Recognition Award from NEWRA’s Clean Streets Committee. The Clean Streets award is voted by committee members on a monthly basis in recognition of businesses and property owners that keep their sidewalk and gutter free of trash and debris. Accepting the award Read More…
by Marianne Aiello Now that North End children and teenagers are back at school and hitting the playing field it’s a good time to review some fall safety and health tips for kids and teens. North End Waterfront Health’s pediatrician, Dr. David Tortorella, says a few simple rules will keep everyone in the family happy Read More…
Incidents from this week’s Boston Police Journal Log for the North End / Waterfront area: Vandalism 09/10/11 2:41am Male suspect arrested after a foot chase on Prince St. Suspect and an unknown accomplice were caught by a Police Officer vandalizing motor vehicles. The second individual avoided being arrested during the chase. Assault with a Read More…
North Ender Ricky Scimeca is interviewed in this video clip (1:13) from the 1-182nd Infantry currently deployed in Afghanistan after a fire fight against insurgents. Video courtesy of Nato Community TV. Just two weeks ago, PFC Scimeca, was home in the North End carrying the statue of Saint Anthony during this year’s feast. Thanks to Read More…
Meter maids gave out 13,566 parking tickets from June to August 2011 in the North End, more than the 10,131 residents living here. Many, if not most, of the tickets were issued to the thousands of visitors that come to the historic neighborhood and eat at its well-known restaurants. The current run-rate for parking tickets Read More…
By Carl Ameno, Director of the North End Nazzaro Community Center The Boston Police District A-1, Community Service Office, represented by Sergeant Tom Lema and Officer Dave Saddler, gave the children and parents of the Nazzaro Center a real frosty reception on a recent summer afternoon by showing up with an ice cream truck and Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, NEWNC, has submitted the following letter in support of the proposal to reroute pass-through hazardous material trucks from City of Boston streets to highways around the city. Donna Freni, NEWNC President, urges all North End/Waterfront residents to submit their own individual letters of support by the public comment Read More…
Presentation by Irene McSweeney, Director of Construction for the Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC), on the BWSC’s plans to rehabilitate and replace a major section of the Salem Street sewer system from Cross Street to Hull Street, the work involved and the expected impact on residents and businesses. The BWSC will commence work this Read More…
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The Society of Santa Rosalia Di Palermo held its annual procession through Boston’s North End streets on Sunday, September 11, 2011. Starting at Sacred Heart Church in North Square the statue visited Christopher Columbus Park, the other religious societies, Pizzeria Regina and all the usual stops for folks to add their ribbons of dollars. The Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) voted unanimously to support zoning relief at 227 Hanover Street for a change of use at Hot Tomatoes, a new take-out restaurant. Previously, the premises were used for bakeries, LuLu’s and Lyndell’s. The vote is advisory to the Boston Licensing Board for a 7-day Common Victualler (CV) Read More…
It’s over 80 degrees today, so I’m wondering why Chris needs a sweatshirt until I’m approached by a NFL Network representative at Christopher Columbus Park who gives me a small plastic football and a card promoting “A Football Life,” featuring New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick. Chris is one of five selected statues wearing Read More…