If you see a swimmer in the Harbor passing by the North End on the morning September 22nd, don’t be surprised … it’s just Salvatore Cimmino. Nic Orichuia tells the inspirational story on Bostoniano.info: When Salvatore Cimmino looks across the Boston Bay, he doesn’t see a vast stretch of water. What he sees is the Read More…
[forecast] What’s Going On Sunday, September 16, 2012: The National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame is having its 9th Annual Bocce Tourney on Sunday, starting at 10 am at the Bocce Courts at Langone Park. The Events Calendar has all the details for the week ahead. What’s new on the blog: It was “last Read More…
After 32 years, it was Last Call on Saturday night at the popular Union Street Irish bar, The Purple Shamrock. Property owner, Carlisle Properties, is raising the rent by 60%, according to press reports, and “The Rock” owners, Glynn Group, have decided to move on. It is not clear what will open up at the Read More…
The Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund organized its annual 9/11 Day of Service on the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway where volunteers assembled 1,000 care boxes to be sent to local men and women serving overseas. Members of the public wrote letters of support to the troops and left notes of remembrance to 9/11 and bereaved military Read More…
Many in the North End join in mourning the death of Glen Doherty, among the Americans killed in this week’s attack on the U.S. Consulate in Libya. Glen’s father, Ben Doherty, was a recent resident of the Prince Building, writer for the Post Gazette and longtime companion of North Ender Anne Devlin Tagliaferro. Ben’s health Read More…
I was inspired to buy a few of these things when I witnessed an executive looking guy at Disney World using one. He told me that every employee must carry and use one. http://wpms2063.com/images/carex/P605_Yellow.jpg Handling gutter trash is gross, but with one of these things, I keep the area surrounding my building, and several more Read More…
After his arrest at the Gemini Social Club on Endicott Street in the North End last April, Anthony DiNunzio, acting boss of the New England La Cosa Nostra, pleaded guilty on Thursday in a Providence court. DiNunzio, 53, of East Boston, admitted to receiving protection payments from Rhode Island strip clubs (Cadillac Lounge, Satin Doll, Read More…
[forecast] What’s Going On Saturday, September 15, 2012: Learn about colonial herbs at the Paul Revere House, starting at 1pm in North Square. The New England Aquarium brings out the Wrecking Ball tonight, beginning the transformation of its Giant Ocean Tank. Tickets required. Visit NEAQ.org. The Events Calendar has all the details. Please check with Read More…
The North End Historical Society has announced two Fall programs described below. FALL PROGRAMS The Case of Sacco and Vanzetti: Justice on Trial October 4 (Thursday) at 6:00 p.m. Otis House Museum, 141 Cambridge Street, West End, Boston Join us for a lecture presented by Barbara Berenson, senior attorney with the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association hosted State Senator Anthony Petruccelli for a legislative update. In the Senate since July 2007, he represents the First Suffolk Middlesex District that includes the North End / Waterfront, Beacon Hill, Cambridge, East Boston, Revere and Winthrop. From Foreclosure and Health Care Reform to HazMat Trucks, Eliot School Read More…
[forecast] What’s Going On Friday, September 14, 2012: The Events Calendar has all the details on upcoming events. What’s new on the blog: It’s not often you get a title like this, “Take the Knife, Leave the Cannoli,” let alone from the D.A.’s office. It’s a classic. NEWRA had its monthly meeting on Thursday night, Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted on Thursday September 13th, in support of three business requests in the neighborhood. 65 Salem Street, “Pauli’s,” Pace Management Group, Paul Barker, has applied to the Licensing Board for a new C.V. 7- Day Malt and Wine License to be operated in the existing 16-seat restaurant/sandwich Read More…