North End Stories has released its latest video as part of a developing “digital narrative” project. In this video Corrine Testa, a lifelong North End resident, recalls what it was like growing up in the North End and shares what she and her friends did after school and on the weekends in the 1940s. See Read More…
Month: February 2012
March 2012 Calendar for North End Branch Library
The March 2012 calendar is out for the North End Branch Library. It is shown below and also available as a pdf file here.
Yacht Haven at Commercial Wharf and New England Aquarium on ConComm Agenda for March 7, 2012
The following notice is the March 7, 2012 agenda for the Boston Conservation Commission hearing held at City Hall, Room 801. Emphasis is added to North End / Waterfront related issues. PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40, the Boston Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing Read More…
Street Sweeping Canceled for Thursday, March 1st Due to Snow Forecast
Due to adverse weather forecast—posted sweeping for Thursday, March 1, 2012 in the North End is cancelled. NO-TOW notifications will be going out. Mechanical sweeping will resume next week. More details.
Foreclosure Auction Set For Developer’s North End Property
A March 12th foreclosure auction date has been set for a 2-bedroom condo on Salem St. owned by a North End and Revere developer. Thomas Grillo reports in the Boston Business Journal: Steven Fustolo, who withdrew a proposed 5-story condominium building at North Margin and Stillman streets (34 Cooper St.) in the North End following Read More…
Street Sweeping Resumes in the North End on March 1, 2012
Update: Due to the adverse weather forecast, street sweeping on March 1, 2012 has been canceled and will resume on Tuesday, March 6th. Don’t get towed! Mechanical street sweeping resumes in the North End in March 2012. Details below from the Public Works Department. Sweeping in the North End and South End has been expanded Read More…
Aaron Michlewitz Named Legislator of the Year by Jewish Community Relations Council
The Jewish Community Relations Council announced that it is awarding its annual Legislative Achievement Award to State Representative Aaron Michlewitz. “We are thrilled to honor Representative Aaron Michlewitz with our Legislative Achievement Award” said Jeremy Burton, Executive Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council in a press release. “Representative Michlewitz has been a consistent and Read More…
Disco Party – North End Style at Fisherman’s Club
Disco Party – North End Style Saturday, March 3, 2012 7:30pm until 12:00am Fishermen’s Club, Fulton Street Please join us for a fun filled evening! Great Music …Dance Dance Dance!!!! “DJ MICHAEL LOPI” Appetizers by Billy Tse Drinks (Cash Bar) A 50/50 Raffle DoorPrizes (Please make sure you take your admission ticket with you) & Read More…
Take the Red Pill to Nate Swain’s Ugly Boston Blog
There are many Boston blogs with pretty streetscape photos. The new blog by North End-based artist Nathan Swain is not like that. By now, you probably know Nate’s work. He did the Salem St. powerhouse building windows, the greenery walls in St. Leonard’s Peace Garden and Polcari’s rolldown door, just to name a few. Last Read More…
Photo Inside the New “Cheese Shop” on Fleet Street
While getting a sandwich, I captured this quick photo of the new folks that took over The Cheese Shop a few months ago on Fleet Street. Robert Malerba is the new owner of the shop, keeping the same “The Cheese Shop” name. They have a Facebook page with more information.
Trade and Craft Making at North Bennet Street School Featured in Boston Globe
Making Magic at the North Bennet Street School, by Yvonne Abraham of the Boston Globe, features the North End trade school. Entering the 127-year-old trade and craft school on the corner of Salem and North Bennet streets in the North End is like going back in time. Furniture-making students bend over benches, creating intricate inlays Read More…
Poll Results – Wharf District is Not Yet a Neighborhood
We asked you whether the Wharf District has established itself as a neighborhood. With less than 20% answering “yes” most think it might in time with 30% saying “never.” Note: This is not a scientific poll. The results are representative only of self-selected NorthEndWaterfront.com website visitors. This poll is now closed. A new poll is Read More…