Emergency personnel responded this morning to the Boston Harbor area around the New England Aquarium at Central Wharf. There was a report of a boat capsizing, but responders apparently did not find anything. Bruce McCue captures the scene: We received the following report on the incident: Boston Police received a report of what appeared to Read More…
Month: March 2012
Friends of Christopher Columbus Park Membership Social on March 29
Are you interested in joining the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park or finding out more about the organization? WHAT: Friends of Christopher Columbus Membership Drive Social WHEN: Thursday March 29th – 6:00pm to 8:00pm WHERE: The Living Room Restaurant – 101 Atlantic Ave RSVP: info@foccp.org or 781-639-6002 (RSVP – REQUIRED) Please Read More…
Obituary: Anna C. (Scalfani) Zarella of the North End
Anna C. Zarella of Boston’s North End died on Sunday, March 11, 2012. She is survived by her children Paul M. Zarella & his wife Rita, Carol A. Regan, Angela Zarella & her partner Cynthia Walsh, Michael R. Karnes, five grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, as well as her sister Mary DiNardo. Anna was predeceased by five Read More…
Neighborhood Council Objects to Lucca Restaurant’s Valet Parking Request on Hanover Street
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, NEWNC, voted 7-2 to oppose a valet parking permit application by Lucca Restaurant at 226 Hanover Street. At the council meeting held on March 12, 2012, Lucca owners and the operator, City Valet Inc., presented their case to have valet parking spaces in front of their restaurant. Currently, Read More…
North End Stories: Nicholas DiCarlo Talks About Living on Commercial St. in the 1920s
North End Stories produces another insightful interview as part of its historical digital narrative project on growing up in the North End. In this video, 94-year-old Nicholas DiCarlo describes the flat on Commercial Street he was born in and touches on why family is so important for Italian-Americans. View more videos and photos at NorthEndStories.com.
Video: Greenway Conservancy Reform Bill Discussed at State House Public Hearing
Video: The State’s Joint Committee on Transportation held a public hearing on March 12, 2012 regarding proposed legislation, An Act Relative to the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy. (More on the bill here.) Testifying at the hearing was the sponsor of the proposed legislation State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz (00:45) followed by the Greenway Conservancy Board Read More…
Register for 2012 NEAA Baseball
The sun is out, the fields are dry and baseball season is upon us! We are still taking registrations for our baseball programs but time is running out! NEAA baseball provides programs for players age 4-19 (age as of 4/30/2012). We start with tryouts for our Major League (ages 9-12) on Saturday March 31st at Read More…
NEWRA Zoning, Licensing & Construction Committee Issues March 2012 Update
Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee Report March 8, 2012 The ZLC Committee met on Tuesday, February 21, 2012, in the Mariners House, 11 North Square. ZLC Committee meetings will be held in the Mariners House through 2012. Current Applications 139-143 Richmond Street (aka 188 North Street), David Veo, has filed an application with the Boston Read More…
Historical Preservation Speaker Series Features Award-Winning Authors
“The Preservation Movement Then and Now” (February 21 – May 12) Historical Preservation Speaker Series Features Award-Winning Authors The West End Museum presents a series of lectures and discussions in connection with The Preservation Movement Then and Now, an exhibit running at the Museum through May 12 in partnership with Historic New England. The five Read More…
Neighborhood Photos – Early Birds Catch the Sunrise on the First Monday of Daylight Savings Time
It was an amazing Monday morning sunrise caught by these North Enders at 7am, which felt like 6am after the Daylight Savings time change. Cynthia Malm calls this one “Dwell in Possibility.” Jerry Cordasco sends in his photo of the Monday sunrise:
Neighborhood Photo – Old North Church and Skyline
I received some nice comments about my “Towering Above the Neighborhood” photo from last week. Under the category of “great minds think alike,” Christine Barton shared her 2010 version from a similar angle. The image is quite effective in black and white. You can see more of Christine’s photography at MeasuredinMoments.com. “Neighborhood Photo” is Read More…
Segway Tour Company, Boston Gliders, Has Lawsuit Dismissed Against City of Boston by Federal Judge
After the Boston City Council passed an ordinance in June 2011 regulating the use of Segways, the North End-based tour company, Boston Gliders sued the city in U.S. District Court arguing the ordinance was unlawfully damaging its business. Specifically, the ordinance restricted Segway use on public ways, sidewalks, parks and bicycle paths. Tour operators can Read More…