The Paul Revere Mall in Boston’s North End was the sight of an inspiring community celebration on Sunday, April 29, 2012, commemorating the great American sculptor, Cyrus Dallin, his internationally known landmark Paul Revere statue and the Prado park, designed by famed landscape architect Arthur Shurcliff and architect Henry Shepley. The public event drew hundreds Read More…
by Ralph Martignetti, NEAA Baseball Commissioner In the nitecap of the opening day doubleheader, the Cardinals spotted the Indians a 2 run and came roaring back to take an 8-4 victory. The Indians scored solo runs in the 1st and 2nd innings to take the 2-0 lead. With 2 outs in the 1st, Jase Cherchi Read More…
by NEMPAC Executive Director, Rebecca Griffin One Tuesday, 4/24, Guitar Instructor, and Rock Band Instructor Jeremy Sarzana showed off by lining up and playing in 3 different bands at Johnnie’s on the Side. Showed off??? Jeremy is the most humble guy you’ll ever meet, so I’m bragging on his behalf. The 3 groups played what Read More…
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 in Boston City Hall, Room 801 on May 2, 2012 to review the following projects to determine what conditions, if any, the Commission will impose in order to protect the interests Read More…
Nick DiCarlo, a 94 year-old lifelong North Ender, looks back with North End Stories in this video about his about his first job in Quincy Market, meeting his wife, and the North End beach. North End Stories is a digital narrative project documenting neighborhood history through the images and videos of its people. See more Read More…
It was an unusual sight early on Sunday morning at Copp’s Hill Terrace when residents spotted a coyote, almost unheard of in the North End. Jim Carey captures this photo of the wayward animal. Environmental Police are in the neighborhood tracking down the coyote. Update: Below is a video clip, courtesy of Union Wharf:
The weather was perfect for the North End Athletic Association Opening Day Youth Baseball League on Saturday, April 28, 2012. This year, the ceremonies included a heartfelt dedication to the late Robert “Bobby” Simboli. Friends and relatives of Bobby Simboli took part in the ceremonies including his son who threw out the first pitch. Langone Read More…
It was a Spring Disco Party and ROC Teen Saturday Fundraiser on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at the Fisherman’s Club on Fulton St. The event was organized by Roseann Romano and Steven “Virgil” Virgilio. Virgil sends in this update on ROC Teen Saturday: The Teen Saturday Program has been taking kids out of the city Read More…
The Boston Harbor Association is bringing several waterfront non-profits together in a series of events and summer-long programs to raise awareness about Boston’s waterfront attractions. Through efforts from LevelUp and SCVNGR, visitors can use a mobile app to explore and do location-based challenges. A free mobile app will also allow customers to use their smartphones Read More…
The Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy has distributed the following meeting agenda for May 1, 2012 at the public meeting space at Atlantic Wharf, 290 Congress St at 6:00 pm. ROSE F. KENNEDY GREENWAY CONSERVANCY Public Meeting of Board of Directors and Greenway Leadership Council Atlantic Wharf 290 Congress Street – Meeting Room, 2nd Floor Read More…
Candlelight Eucharistic ceremony and procession in North Square. Photo courtesy of Boston Catholic. The Boston Archdiocese hosted an event with approximately 500 people at Sacred Heart Church in North Square on Saturday, April 28, 2012. Boston Cardinal Sean O’Malley led a vigil Mass for the 5th Annual Eucharistic Congress for College Students and Young Adults. Read More…
The following letter is from District A-1 Captain Tom Lee to the residents of the North End in response to the issues raised at the April 5, 2012 North End Public Safety Meeting (See Angry Residents Erupt in Chorus of Complaints About Lack of Police Presence). The letter is also posted on BPDNews.com. Dear North Read More…