[forecast] What’s Going On Saturday, August 25, 2012: Saturday is the first full day of the St. Anthony’s Feast with all the vendors open and a full schedule of cooking demonstrations, entertainment and an outdoor Mass at 5:00 pm. Check the schedule. The Saturday Open Market on the Greenway Wharf District parks is open from Read More…
The opening night of the 93rd Saint Anthony Feast was a spectacle to be seen on Friday as the meticulously gold-adorned statue of Saint Anthony emerged to throngs of the faithful. The exposition and blessing by Fr. Antonio from Saint Leonard Church was followed by a short procession before the statue found its temporary home Read More…
“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. Hi Toni and Maria, I’m going to be renovating the kitchen and bathroom in my 2 bed, 700 sq ft condo. In Read More…
I recently contacted principal Traci Griffith at the Eliot Elementary School concerning drinking and disturbances in the school playground. In response, Traci has very constructively agreed to have the gate that abuts the Prado locked each evening at 9 p.m. This will significantly discourage kids from entering the playground after dark. Traci has worked with us Read More…
As required by law after the latest 10-year census, the Boston City Council narrowly approved by 7-6 a redistricting map that made significant changes to the North End / Waterfront’s District 1, currently represented by Councilor Sal LaMattina, and Downtown/South Boston’s District 2, currently represented by Councilor Bill Linehan. The North End’s Precincts 1-4 of Read More…
[forecast] What’s Going On Today: “The Feast of All Feasts” opens at 7pm tonight at the 93rd Saint Anthony Feast that runs from August 24th through Sunday, August 26th on Endicott, Thacher and N. Margin Streets. Check out the schedule of events. “Bear Language” performs on the Greenway Wharf District Parks, starting at 6pm. More Read More…
With near perfect weather forecast for the big weekend (unlike last year, thanks Irene), the mood was upbeat at the neighborhood cookout on Endicott Street as residents gathered on Thursday night before the crowds arrive for the 93rd Saint Anthony Feast that kicks off on Friday, August 24th at 7:00 pm. A large team of Read More…
The early signs of moving week have arrived or someone is just dumping in the North End. These photos are from Wednesday night on Salem Street in front of the Old North Church on the Freedom Trail. Photos by Mark Petrigno. *Update: Old North scheduled a private pickup for Thursday morning. See more in the Read More…
[forecast] What’s Going On Thursday, August 23, 2012: It’s Jazz Classics on the Prado at 7:00 pm (Arts & Crafts at 5:30 pm) as part of NEMPAC’s Summer Concert Series. This is always a favorite with Greg, Sherri, Scott and Jeremy performing jazz favorites. See the post. Chess Camp at the North End Branch Library Read More…
The race for Suffolk County Register of Probate is profiled by Boston.com’s Jeremy C. Fox with interviews from both candidates, current District 1 City Councilor, Sal LaMattina, and current Program Supervisor for the Office of Community Corrections, Patricia Campatelli. LaMattina and Campatelli are both Democrats hailing from East Boston. “I managed a department with 99 Read More…
News release from Boston Public Schools: Boston Public Schools back-to-school hotline up and running Operators answered 599 calls on first day Boston Public Schools (BPS) Superintendent Carol R. Johnson announced Wednesday that the back-to-school hotline (617-635-9046) is up and running. On Monday, the first day of operation, the operators fielded 599 calls. Multi-lingual operators are Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association, NEWRA, held its Annual Summer Party on Wednesday at the Pilot House, Lewis Wharf. The social event welcomed members, residents and local officials both inside and on the patio to enjoy the nice weather. Organizing the event was NEWRA Sergeant-at-Arms, Jim Salini, who credited ten volunteers in helping Read More…