Video: Introductory comments and committee reports from the March 12, 2012 meeting of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, NEWNC. NEWNC President Donna Freni called the meeting to order, followed by a roll call and meeting protocol. From the Office of State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, Blake Webber spoke briefly regarding the status of proposed Read More…
Month: March 2012
St. John School Spring Soiree Scheduled for April 27, 2012 at Fairmont Battery Wharf Hotel
St. John School Spring Soiree Dare to Dream Auction to Benefit the Education Fund St. John School is the last Catholic School in Boston’s North End/Waterfront. St. John’s started from modest beginnings in 1895. Today, it boasts 210 students. Our students come from all economic, ethnic and religious backgrounds, but share a keen desire to Read More…
NEMPAC Winter Concert Series Presents: An Evening of Chamber Music on Friday, March 23, 2012
The North End Music & Performing Arts Center Winter Concert Series presents: An Evening of Chamber Music, featuring Sarah Glenn, Sam Stapleton, Alex Duval, Emma Stapleton and the works of Beethoven, Shostakovich & Radiohead (?). The concert will take place at 7:00 pm on March 23, 2012 at the Old North Church.
Author Stephen Puleo Book Signing at USS Constitution Museum on April 15, 2012
Meet Stephen Puleo, historian and author who will be signing books at the USS Constitution Museum on April 15th from 1:30-3:30 pm. Sunday, April 15, 2012 1:30 – 3:30 pm USS Constitution Museum Charlestown Navy Yard Puleo is the author of A City So Grand: The Rise of an American Metropolis, Boston 1850-1900; The Read More…
Neighborhood Photo: Irish Flag at Rowes Wharf
An iPhone photo of the biggest Irish flag in Boston! “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. The North End’s fabled streets and the phenomenal views of the waterfront are literally “picture perfect” for resident and professional photographers. To have your photo featured, email it to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a title, date taken, your Read More…
Video: Street Magic Acappella at 2011 Fisherman’s Feast
In doing some backup computer work, I came across some feast videos from last summer that I had never posted. It feels like feast weather too, so here is one featuring the Acappella doo wop group, Street Magic, performing at the 2011 Fisherman’s Feast.
North End Friends of St. Francis House Flea Market & Bake Sale Brings Out The Neighborhood
North End Friends of St. Francis House pulled off another successful flea market and bake sale to benefit the homeless shelter. Held at the Nazzaro Community Center, Mama Romano’s famous eggplant sandwiches didn’t last past the first day, leaving the delicious meatball and sausage sandwiches. There were tons of treasures in the flea market alongside Read More…
Poll Results: Longtime Residents Dominate North End / Waterfront Area
Of the 136 readers that participated in the latest poll, nearly half have lived in the North End / Waterfront area for more than 10 years, with another 26% having lived here more than 4 years. That is a somewhat surprising result considering that about 1 in 3 residents are under 35 years old. Another Read More…
Burglar Arrested for Hanover St. Residential Break-in on March 17
BPDNews.com is reporting of an arrest of a suspect for breaking and entering on Hanover Street last night: At about 1:49am, on Saturday, March 17, 2012, officers from District A-1 (Downtown) responded to a breaking and entering at a residence on Hanover Street. On arrival, officers spoke with a witness who heard someone breaking into Read More…
Friends Launch Phase II of Honors Walkway at North End Branch Library
The Friends of the North End Branch Library are once again embarking on a community project to raise funds for our neighborhood branch. We are installing Phase II of a brick walkway honoring those who are important to you and the community. The funds will help to maintain and improve the gardens, obtain curtains for Read More…
Imagine Magazine Cover Features Frankie Imbergamo
Frankie Imbergamo, North End native, appears on this month’s front cover of Imagine Magazine with an inside article on his acting career. See the excerpts below, including some of Frankie’s best recipes.
Neighborhood Photo: St. Patrick’s Day on All Saints Way
All Saints Way never disappoints and this year’s St. Patrick’s Day display is a winner. Plus, it doubles in its celebration for St. Joseph’s Day on March 18th. Thanks to everyone who sent in photos of the Battery St. feature by Peter Baldassari. I caught this lighted version one night this week. “Neighborhood Photo” is Read More…