On Friday June 22nd at 7pm the NEAA will host its annual All-Star game at Langone Park. Players from the Cardinals and Cubs will battle players from the Tigers and Indians. The game will be dedicated to the memory of Johnny Paolo. The teams will be named after two recently retired coaching legends; Paul Luongo Read More…
Month: June 2012
Video: 2012 Procession of Saint Anthony of Padua
Clips are assembled in this video from the June 10, 2012 procession of the statue of Saint Anthony of Padua. Don’t miss the end part, at 5:20 in the video, where St. Anthony, the North End Marching Band and the entire procession go into Pizzeria Regina where the customers and staff really get into the Read More…
Neighborhood Social by Friends of Christopher Columbus Park
We invite all neighbors who want to learn more about FOCCP to our Summer Social on Wednesday June 20th from 6:30pm – 8:30pm at The Living Room, 101 Atlantic Ave. All current members are also encouraged to attend and bring a friend or neighbor. Delicious appetizers with be served with a cash bar and fabulous Read More…
Park Opening and Coffee Hour with Mayor at DeFilipppo Playground, “The Gassy”
Join Mayor Thomas M. Menino and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department as they celebrate the opening of the DeFilippo Playground and Wall in the North End. The park improvements were funded by the City’s Capital Improvement Plan. In addition to the festive Park Opening, guests will be able to participate in a Neighborhood Coffee Read More…
Parklet Budgeted by City for Bartlett Place Alley
Boston is developing “parklets” – small pocket parks out of parking spaces – throughout the downtown neighborhoods, according to the Boston Globe. The city has budgeted for multiple parklets, including one in the North End at Bartlett Place that is currently a wide alley space intersecting with Salem Street on the corner by Terramia Ristorante. Read More…
Obituary: Ferris Bishara Maloof of Boston’s North End
Ferris Bishara Maloof, 86, of Boston’s North End passed away peacefully at home on June 9th surrounded by family & friends. Loving companion of Maryann Deveau, adoring father of Ferris Barry Maloof & his wife Gail of Indiana, Bernard Brud Maloof & his wife Vickie of Houson ,Tx, and Brenda G. Maloof Anderson & her Read More…
Obituary: Josephine (Josie Fabiano) Gaeta of the North End, 102 Years of Age
GAETA, Josephine (Josie Fabiano) Of the North End of Boston at 102 years of age passed away peacefully June 12, 2012 surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Gaeta and devoted and loving mother of Anthony Gaeta and his wife Anna. She was the cherished grandmother Read More…
Three St. John School Students Win MWRA Poster and Writing Contests
News from the MWRA: We are pleased to announce that three students of St. John School in the North End have won MWRAʼs annual poster and writing contests. Julia Pistorino, grade K, won Third Place in the poster contest and Francesco Cirulli, also grade K, won Honorable Mention. Annie Broderick, grade 4, won Honorable Mention Read More…
Ask Toni & Maria – Real Estate Column #15
“Ask Toni & Maria” is a real estate column written by Toni Gilardi and Maria DiTullio from Elite Boston Landmark Realty. Have them answer your questions in an upcoming column by emailing info@bostonlandmark.com Hello Toni and Maria, I own a Condo in the North End that I rent out to a nice tenant. We never Read More…
NEAA Playoffs Game 1: Tigers 5 – Indians 4
In a game that had more twists and turns than a roller coaster, the Tigers edged the Indians 5-4 in seven well-played innings by both teams. Suffice to say that Jace Cherchi (Indians), Vin Coppola (Indians), Fortunato D’Ampoli (Tigers) and Kyle Bernadini (Tigers) pitched strongly for both teams and going into the bottom of the Read More…
Real Estate Market Analysis of Boston’s Waterfront
by Carmela Laurella , CL Waterfront Properties The local real estate market has been very active during the past six months. Much of this action has taken place here on Boston’s Waterfront. Below, find a table that displays the average price per square foot for some of the more popular buildings along the Waterfront: Here Read More…
Long Wharf Park: Just a Footnote?
by Thomas F. Schiavoni Since 1989 an inscribed bronze plaque, embedded in granite beneath a towering flagpole, has clearly established the identity of a magnificent public space on Boston’s waterfront. Long Wharf Park offers panoramic views and serenity at the edge of the sea – a stone toss away from a bustling hotel, commuter boats Read More…









