Celebrity chef and restaurant owner Todd English is facing a $1 million+ lawsuit due to unpaid rent at Kingfish Hall at Faneuil Hall that closed in March 2012 and remains vacant. The suit comes from the former leaseholder of Fanueil Hall Marketplace, General Growth Properties, claiming failure to pay on a judgement last year in Read More…
North Ender, NEWNC member and Ducali Pizzeria & Bar owner, Philip Frattaroli, ran the 2012 Boston Marathon raising $30,628 for the UMass ALS Champion Fund, a special program created by Governor Paul Cellucci in his personal fight against ALS, better known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Philip trained for the marathon over four months, and despite Read More…
Martin Lomasney Legend & Wit Live on in New Exhibit (May 15 – August 4, 2012) Ward Boss Lomasney, a new show at the West End Museum, commemorates the legendary status of Martin Lomasney, the undisputed boss of Boston’s Ward 8 (later Ward 5, then Ward 3 under re-districting) from about 1885 until his death Read More…
A dedication has been scheduled for the opening of the Armenian Heritage Park on May 22, 2012 at 11:00 am. Details below in the release from the Armenian Heritage Foundation. Dedication Ceremony is Tuesday, May 22 at 11am Armenian Heritage Park is located on Parcel 13 on the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway, Boston between Faneuil Read More…
by Ralph Martignetti, Commissioner With the season about one third of the way through, the pecking order of team strength is being established and it looks like the Cubs and Tigers are becoming a heated rivalry. The teams met for the second time this season and again both teams were ready play. Colman Shea who Read More…
A representative from the Fox TV production, “Kitchen Nightmares,” also known as Upper Ground Enterprises spoke at Monday’s North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council meeting regarding its plans for filming at La Galleria 33. The production will be located on Salem and Cooper streets from May 16 – 22, 2012. Watch the video for more Read More…
There is high praise coming from all sides regarding the “win-win” agreement of expanding the Eliot K-8 Public School into the existing North Bennet Street School properties that would also allow NBSS to grow its trade and craft school in the North End. Through a cash and building swap valued at $11.4 million, NBSS, a Read More…
There were plenty of witnesses, with slightly varying stories, of an attack and robbery on Salem Street at 9:50 pm on Monday night. According to Officer Teddy Boyle, detectives are following up on accounts of a suspect jumping out of a car to grab a woman’s bag. The woman fought back and the suspect punched Read More…
This video includes announcements and committee reports at the May 15, 2012 meeting of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, NEWNC. Video Index: 00:00 Welcome, Roll Call and Introductions 02:30 NEWNC Recognizes Service of President Donna Freni 04:00 Nicole Leo, Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services 04:50 Stephen Passacantilli, Report from Councilor Sal LaMattina’s Office Read More…
by Ralph Martignetti, Commissioner The Cardinals broke open a tight game with a 7 run 6th inning to run their record to 3-0. Fred Moseley had the big blow in the inning with a shot into the left center field gap with the bases loaded that saw him fly around the bases for his second Read More…
Mirabella Pool 2012 Registration – Sign-ups begin Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at the Nazzaro Center Early Bird Special – Sign up at the Nazzaro Center before the pool opens and deduct $5 from the Adult & Young Adult rate Tentative opening date is June 23, closing on September 3 Questions? Call the Nazzaro Center Read More…
The Friends of the North End Branch Library welcome you to stop by their annual Book Sale on Saturday, May 19th, 2012 from 10 am – 3 pm. Come browse the terrific selection of new and gently used Books – hardcovers and paperbacks, DVD’s, Videos, CDs, and Books on Tape for both adults and children. Read More…