At this week’s meeting of the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy, North End resident and artist Nathan Swain announced the formation of a new parks group within the Greenway called “Friends of the North End Parks.” The organization is targeting Greenway Parcels 8 & 10 with a mission “To beautify and care for the North Read More…
Reported incidents from this week’s Boston Police Journal Log are shown below, courtesy of District A-1. Larceny from Motor Vehicle 07/22/12 9:00 pm Victim reports on Thacher Street that his 2010 VW Jetta had two GPS systems stolen from the motor vehicle.
U.S. Senator Scott Brown spent the afternoon at the Saint Joseph Feast on Saturday, visiting with San Giuseppe Societa members, vendors and visitors at the famous annual street festival. Accompanied by wife Gail Huff, the Senator stopped to talk to local residents and business owners on Hanover Street as part of a campaign stop. Brown, Read More…
City Landing opened on Friday in the location formerly occupied by Sel de la Terre, near the New England Aquarium along the Greenway parks. At the intersection of Atlantic Avenue, the official address is 255 State Street. Chef-owner Bill Brodsky hails from restaurants on the Cape and South Carolina. Hours are posted as 11:30 am Read More…
Resident Mike Regan raises some issues to Boston’s City Hall related to resident parking on Medford Street and the traffic situation at the North Washington Street intersection with Causeway and Commercial Streets. He shares them with the community here: 1) Since when did Medford Street in the North End become the West End? About a Read More…
Our photo post from the top of Old North showing illegal gas and charcoal grills on rooftops continues to gain attention. The latest contribution comes from the editorial page of the Boston Globe. … gas and charcoal grills on roofs do pose fire hazards, as the blog NorthEndWaterfront.com recently noted. Massachusetts, Boston, and countless other Read More…
Sunday Night Summer Movies at Christopher Columbus Park Brought to you by the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park July 15th through August 19th in the Park. This week’s movie on July 29th: Galaxy Quest The movies will start at dusk (approximately 8:00 pm). Feel free to bring popcorn or a picnic! This movie series is Read More…
The Tooth Fairy, Tooth Be Told is the movie at the Gassy – DeFilippo Park this Wednesday, August 1, 2012. Pizza is donated from Regina Pizzeria and there will be beverages and music. Bring your beach chairs and blankets. The fun starts at 7:00 pm. The event is sponsored by the Boston Foundation and Boston Read More…
Kicking off the 3-day feast weekends in the North End, Friday was the opening night of the Saint Joseph Feast. The ceremonies included the blessing of the statue of St. Joseph at the Hanover Street chapel followed by a short procession with the North End Marching Band and the Italian Serenaders through the North End. Read More…
News from Boston Public Library regarding the temporary closing of the West End Branch Library on Cambridge Street from August 10-29, 2012 to replace the roof. The North End Branch at 25 Parmenter Street is the nearest alternative branch. The press release is shown below. The West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, which Read More…
Many had high hopes for the Neighborhood Watch program initiated after May’s Public Safety meeting at The Nazzaro Center. In fact, the list of registrants rose to forty by two weeks before the first Neighborhood Watch meeting at the end of June. Unfortunately, turnout came in at a half dozen for that meeting itself. Richie Montemanaro Read More…
Following Tuesday’s meeting by the Greenway Conservancy with their 5-year plan, State Representative Peter Durant (R-Spencer) issued the following letter to their regulator and landowner, Mass. Department of Transportation. MassDOT Secretary Richard Davey has stated his intention to wean the Conservancy from public funding within five years. The associated press release, shown below, notes the Read More…