Santa Lucia, St. Lucy, Vergine e’ Martire – Protectress of Eyesight, was honored on Monday, August 27, 2012 by the Saint Lucy Society on Endicott Street in the North End of Boston. Immediately following the closing of the Saint Anthony Feast on Sunday night, the statues of both saints emerged for the opening ceremonies of Read More…
Saturday, September 8th 11:00am – 12:00pm Location: Rose Kennedy Greenway located at the North and Cross St. intersection in the North End of Boston Grab your Pilates mat, bring your friends and come enjoy the fresh air and live DJ at the 2nd annual FREE Pilates in the Park with Jennifer Phelan, sponsored by ZICO Read More…
The Boston Conservation Commission will be once again considering issues at Commercial Wharf related to the Boston Yacht Haven application listed in the agenda below at 6:15 pm on September 5, 2012 in Room 801 of City Hall, 1 Congress Street. See our previous posts on the subject. PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with the Massachusetts Read More…
[forecast] What’s Going On Today: Things have quieted down substantially on the community front as Labor Day weekend approaches, but a new host of students is set to move-in this weekend. See the letter sent to landlords from the Problem Properties Task Force. We also show how to check occupancy street permits on your block. Read More…
Five applicants presented information this week at the Zoning, Licensing & Construction (ZLC) Committee of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). Co-chair David Kubiak explained the purpose of the meeting was for informational purposes and so that abutters/residents can potentially work out issues with applicants. Some of these items will likely come before Read More…
With all the student move-ins happening this weekend, there is a useful website for residents to check where and when the City of Boston has issued a Street Occupancy Permit. These permits clear parking and curbspace for move-ins in front of the address. For example, the following link shows all the permits issued for Endicott Read More…
We don’t make a habit of exhibiting real estate listings, but this one caught our eye. If you’ve ever sat in Christopher Columbus Park, you’ve no doubt seen the houseboat at Commercial Wharf. Good news! The 336 square foot space is up for sale and listed on Zillow for $111,000. Great condo alternative-Stunning 35 Ft Read More…
THANK YOU FROM NORTH END AGAINST DRUGS TO ALL WHO CONTRIBUTED TO THE SUCCESS OF NORTH END FAMILY PRIDE WEEK 2012: MAJOR SPONSORS MAYOR THOMAS M. MENINO, “My Summer in the City Grant Program”, Representative Aaron Michlewitz Congressman Michael E. Capuano, Senator Anthony Petruccelli, Robert Dello Russo Candidate Suffolk County Clerk of Courts, City Councilor Read More…
In preparation for the September 1st rental apartment turnover, the following letter from the Problem Properties Task Force was sent to all landlords in the North End and Beacon Hill. Mailing costs were paid by Suffolk University. The City offers Ten Moving Tips for new students living in Boston. We would also take this opportunity Read More…
Reported incidents from this week’s Boston Police Journal Log are shown below for the North End / Waterfront area, courtesy of District A-1. Disorderly Person 08/25/12 11:21pm Male suspect arrested for Disorderly Person on Endicott St. after causing a disturbance while attending a neighborhood feast. Assault & Battery 08/26/12 12:15am Male victim reports after leaving Read More…
[forecast] What’s Going On Thursday, August 30, 2012: It’s Shakespeare in the Prado, 7pm, at the Paul Revere Mall. Countdown to Kindergarten at the North End Branch Library, 25 Parmenter St. at 10:30 am. Check with event organizers for last minute changes. View details and more community happenings on the Events Calendar. What’s new and Read More…
It is time for the statue of Saint Anthony to return home where thousands of feast goers are waiting in eager anticipation on Endicott, Thacher and N. Margin Streets. It is nearing the end of a grueling, but inspiring, 10-hour Sunday Procession through the streets of the North End as part of the 93rd St. Read More…