The attached letter relates specifically to ongoing problems at the Eliot Elementary School, which helped lead to the near-riot conditions at and near the Prado this past weekend. However, the general problem of noise and disturbances is again becoming serious and we need to encourage our police and elected officials to do more. The street Read More…
The North End dog group, known as RUFF (Responsible Urbanites for Fido), sent out a warning to all dog owners (and parents) about two dogs having eaten loose rat poison on Greenough Lane. There was an incident this past weekend where loose rat poison was left out in Greenough Lane. Dogs are very attracted to Read More…
National Geographic calls it “The Feast of All Feasts”! The North End’s famous Saint Anthony Feast is happening on August 24 – 26, 2012. This is the 93rd Anniversary of the Italian Religious Street Festival in honor of Saint Anthony Di Padua Da Montefalcione. The feast will be on Endicott, Thacher and North Margin Streets Read More…
[forecast] What’s Going On This Week: There are two great outdoor concerts coming up this week. On Tuesday, 6pm, it’s Opera and Celtic music at Christopher Columbus Park followed on Thursday, 7pm, by NEMPAC’s Jazz Classics on the Prado. The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association, NEWRA, holds its annual Summer Party, 6:30pm on Wednesday Read More…
It was a picture perfect Flight of the Angel and Grand Procession for the Fisherman’s Feast on Sunday, in honor of Madonna Del Soccorso Di Sciacca. The all-day procession made its way through Boston’s North End as society members carried the statue of the Madonna, accompanied by several marching bands. New to the procession this Read More…
For the second time in the last 100 years, the oldest floating U.S. Navy warship, USS Constitution, sailed under her own power on the 200th anniversary of her famous War of 1812 battle with the HMS Guerriere. The last time was in 1997 on her 200th birthday. Only a few of the upper sails were Read More…
Reported incidents from the Boston Police Journal Log are shown below, courtesy of District A-1. Robbery / Street 08/17/12 11:15pm Female victim reports while walking on Hanover St. at Commercial St. she was pushed from behind by a female suspect. At this time a fight ensued between both females, the suspect’s boyfriend intervened and threw Read More…
[forecast] What’s Going On Sunday, August 19, 2012: There are an amazing number and variety of events happening on Sunday in the North End / Waterfront. The USS Constitution makes history setting sail in Boston Harbor under her own power for the second time in 100 years. It’s the big finale for the Fisherman’s Feast Read More…
Video of the opening night for the 102nd Fisherman’s Feast in Honor of Madonna Del Soccorso Di Sciacca with the traditional blessing of the fishing waters at Christopher Columbus Park. Along the route to Boston Harbor, a special tribute was made this year in honor of the late Phyllis A. Rugnetta, former NEWRA President and Read More…
Here are the Winners of the Johnny Paolo Memorial Bocce Tournament as part of 2012 North End Family Pride Day at Langone Park. Photos by John Romano.
News from the USS Constitution Museum: America’s oldest commissioned warship, USS Constitution, sets sail on Sunday for the first time since 1997. For this momentous occasion, the United States Post Office releases a Forever stamp of the ship to commemorate the bicentennial of the War of 1812. The image depicted on the stamp is the Read More…
A boat named “Equity” docked at the Boston Waterfront Marina adjacent to Long Wharf went on fire twice Saturday afternoon. As shown in the photos, the damage appeared relatively minor with some burn marks on the side of the boat. Nearby boats were not evacuated although observers say there was a large response by the Read More…