I had not heard the word “caca” in a long time, but when I read the following message it became pretty clear. This letter sent in to neighborhood parents from Vincent Santaniello has caused an uproar through email chains and the local NEWMA Google group. The discussion started with the problems at the baseball fields Read More…
Don Chiofaro’s Harbor Garage development project may be back on the table according to news reported by Thomas Grillo at the Boston Business Journal: Chiofaro has hired McDermott Ventures, the Boston public relations firm that has done work for a variety of commercial real estate clients. Pam McDermott, the company’s president, has been talking with Read More…
In response to a previously reported homeless encampment at the Tot Lot of Christopher Columbus Park, the Friends group and Boston Police have provided the following updates. (See also: Friends of Christopher Columbus Park Letter Details Homeless Playground Incident; Requests Bodily Fluids Protocol). Notice in the second message from Sgt. Lema that several parks are Read More…
Cheers and applause rang from Old North Church on Salem Street Friday, June 1 as an overflow crowd of families, staff and well-wishers celebrated the 2012 graduating class of North Bennet Street School. The occasion was an especially joyous one for the school, as those in attendance also celebrated the recent news that the school Read More…
The Old North Church participated in the celebration of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee on Sunday with a Jubilee service in the North End. Also sponsoring the event was Dr. Phil Budden, Her Britannic Majesty’s Consul General, Boston. The service was followed by a free, public British Street Party at the Old State Read More…
In a full day of Harborwalk activities, the New England Aquarium celebrated World Ocean’s Day on Sunday, June 3, 2012. The Aquarium’s own whale research vessel was on public display with a tent full of exhibits and demonstrations. Shown below are some photos from the event. Photos by Matt Conti
Christopher Columbus Park sported an Italian flair on Sunday with the Festa della Repubblica, the 66th anniversary of Italy as a united nation. Bostoniano.info has the details and photos. Featuring Consul General of Italy, Giuseppe Pastorelli, the event was held on June 3, 2012 and sponsored by Comites and the Federazione Associazioni Italiane & Italo-Americane Read More…
The coffee hour with State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, originally scheduled for tomorrow, June 5th, 2 Atlantic Ave, has been postponed to Thursday June 21, 2012 from 4pm-6pm at Starbucks, 2 Atlantic Ave. The Rep’s office explains that the health care cost containment debate is now expected to run into tomorrow evening. News from the Office Read More…
May 2012 real estate sales in the North End / Waterfront: 115 Salem Street: 2 bed, 1 bath with 506 sq.ft. sold for $190,000 1 Unity Street: 1 bed, 1 bath with 380 sq.ft. sold for $230,000 19 Salutation Street #22: 1 bed, 1 bath with 483 sq.ft. sold for $265,000 47 Tileston Street #5: Read More…
by Ralph Martignetti, NEAA Commissioner The NEAA Major’s baseball program played an intra-league series with the Hillhouse Little League baseball program last week. This was the first meeting of the two programs and hopefully the start of an annual event. The four NEAA teams were matched up against the four Hillhouse teams in a two Read More…
Dozens of summer 2012 events are happening at the Paul Revere House. Page down for special War of 1812 Bicentennial and Harborfest activities. Remember, North End residents are waived admission courtesy of the PRH, located right here in North Square. For more information, see PaulRevereHouse.org. PAUL REVERE’S BOSTON EVENTS: EVERY SATURDAY AFTERNOON June 9 Silversmithing Read More…
It is officially summer in Boston’s North End with Sunday’s first religious procession of the season, honoring Santa Maria di Anzano. The procession was held on June 3, 2012 and started at St. Leonard Church before traversing the North End streets during the afternoon with the traditional live music of the Italian-American Band. See the Read More…