A special story from the North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC). One of NEMPAC’s private instruction parents, Anne Occhipiati, recently donated Opera scores used by Famous Spanish Opera Singer, Lucrezia Bori. After Bori’s death in 1960, her secretary Grazzini passed the scores to Occhipiati’s grandmother, Ann Gerisch. Gerisch worked for a foundation called the Bagby Foundation Read More…
Month: November 2011
St. Lucy Society Sends Christmas and New Year Wishes To Our Troops in Afghanistan
Photo: St. Lucy Society with Ricky Scimeca earlier this year.Two Thumbs Up To the St. Lucy Society! On Wednesday, November 9th the St. Lucy members got together at their monthly meeting and wrote Christmas cards and made goodie bags that were mailed Saturday, November 12th to our very own North Ender Ricky Scimeca and his Read More…
Venice Paintings From North End Artist, Michael Dean
We love to fill this site with engaging pictures and local artist, Michael Dean, gives us just that opportunity with his latest Venice paintings. Michael tells us, “I think that “Encounter in the Canals” (oil on canvas, 24”X18”) has a little mystery story inside it, and I like the morning atmosphere of “Sunrise Over Santa Read More…
U.S. Flag No Longer Disrespected on City Building
152 North St. Former City of Boston Printing Building, Sans Flag.The U.S. flag that was previously disrespected has been taken down from the City’s former printing building on North Street. Resident Bill Lane sends in this photo, crediting Councilor Sal LaMattina for correcting the situation where the flag was repeatedly tangled and not lit at Read More…
November 14, 2011 Meeting Agenda for Neighborhood Council (NEWNC)
North End / Waterfront CouncilAGENDA Monday, November 14, 2011, 7:00PM Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet St. 1. Welcome – Donna Freni, President 2. Call to order & Roll Call – Donna Freni, President 3. Meeting Protocol – Marie Simboli, Vice President 4. Report from the Office of Neighborhood Services – Nicole Leo 5. Report Read More…
NEWRA Supports Requests by G’Vanni’s on Little Prince St. and Bricco on Hanover St.
Two neighborhood restaurants, Bricco on Hanover St. and G’Vanni’s on little Prince St., received support for licensing and zoning applications at this week’s meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). Pellino’s Restaurant, formerly G’Vanni’s, at 2A Prince St. has filed with the Licensing Board to transfer an existing beer and wine license Read More…
Five Foot Health Facts from North End Waterfront Health
As North End residents transition from flip flops to boots, they may notice foot pain or problems that lay dormant over the summer. With this in mind, here are five foot facts from North End Waterfront Health’s podiatrists. 1. Corns and calluses are the skin’s way of protecting itself from pressure and friction. The pressure Read More…
Larceny and Car Theft On This Week’s North End / Waterfront Police Blotter
Here are the latest incidents from this week’s Boston Police Journal Log for the North End / Waterfront area: Larceny in a Building 11/05/11 8:00pm Victim reports she left her wallet on the front counter of a convenience store at the corner of Hanover and Commercial Streets. At this time, the victim asked the clerk Read More…
North Ender, Ricky Scimeca, Interviewed About Serving in Afghanistan on Veterans Day
North Ender, Pfc. Rick Scimeca, talks to a military reporter about what it is like to be serving his country in Afghanistan on Veterans Day.
FastFrame Opens New Store at Lewis Wharf
News from FastFrame about their new store opening at Lewis Wharf: LOCAL CUSTOM FRAMER OPENS SECOND FASTFRAME STORE Customers can expect museum quality framing and guaranteed satisfaction For many retail business owners, the holiday season is a busy time, but for FASTFRAME owner Peter Crossley, it’s also another milestone in his business career. On November Read More…
Menino Plays Godfather in Parody Video About Harbor Garage Dispute With Chiofaro
Featuring Mayor Tom Menino as himself in a “godfather” role and an actor playing International Place developer Don Chiofaro, this MassInc parody video pokes fun at the ongoing Harbor Garage development dispute along the Greenway. Watch for the North End’s Modern Pastry box at the end. The video is also featured on the Boston Herald Read More…
Crime Takes a Break in North End / Waterfront
The good news is that overall crime incidents are down 13.5% year-to-date in the North End / Waterfront area, according to statistics provided by Boston Police. With 249 total reported incidents through October, more than half are in the “Larceny” category. Most larcenies are break-ins to motor vehicles on the streets to steal GPS, electronics, Read More…