Neighborhood Photo of the Day: Enough with the night photos … here is the top of Copp’s Hill Terrace with a bit of shade on a sunny day. Did you take a great photo? Send it in. What’s Going On in the North End / Waterfront There is a preschool storytime, 10:30 am on Friday Read More…
Video: Lovejoy Wharf presentation and discussion at November 28, 2012 public meeting at Boston City Hall. (Q&A starts at 21:20) A new proposal for the long-delayed redevelopment of Lovejoy Wharf was presented on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 by The Beal Cos. and Related Cos. at a public meeting hosted by the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA). Read More…
The Friends of the North End Library recently presented John Sullivan, proprietor of Prince Postale, with their 2012 Honorary Friend award. John has been a dedicated friend to the library for many years. He has always said “yes” when asked for help whether climbing the flag pole to post the first flag or helping to Read More…
Neighborhood Photo of the Day: All the Powerball Lottery talk reminded me of this window photo from the Connah Store on Hanover Street. Did you take a great photo? Send it in. What’s Going On in the North End / Waterfront It’s time for weekly chess at the North End Library! Beginners at 4:00 pm Read More…
“Boston’s Waterfront After Hurricane Sandy,” was the featured discussion topic at the 2012 annual meeting of The Boston Harbor Association, held on November 27, 2012. Speaking on the environmental issue of sea level rise and its future impact on Boston’s waterfront were TBHA President Vivien Li and UNH Professor Dr. Paul Kirshen. Summary video timeline: Read More…
NEAA/Nazzaro KNIGHTS Opening Day Schedule All Games on Saturday December 1 Knights 5th + 6th Grade vs St Ann (Dorchester)-4:30 pm Lady Knights 5th + 6th Grade vs St. Agatha (Milton)-5:30 pm Lady Knights 7th + 8th Grade vs Sacred Heart (Quincy)-6:30 (above games at Nazzaro) ___________ _______________ _____________ __________ Knights 7th + 8th Read More…
Neighborhood Photo of the Day: I took this photo of Hanover Avenue on Halloween night. As one of the narrowest streets in the North End and curved lighting, it certainly has a spooky, black hole feeling to it. Did you take a great photo? Send it in. What’s Going On in the North End / Read More…
Video: The Boston Harbor Association Annual Meeting – November 27, 2012 The Boston Harbor Association (TBHA) held its 2012 Annual Meeting on Tuesday evening at Bingham’s law offices at 1 Federal Street, Boston. A summary timeline follows: 00:00 Introduction by TBHA Board Chair Brian Dacey 01:50 Richard Walker, Chair of Nominating Committee – New Trustees, Read More…
The latest weekly Boston Police Journal Log is shown below, courtesy of BPD District A-1. Larceny / Purse Snatch 11/19/12 7:44pm Police Officers responded to a purse snatch on Atlantic Avenue. Victim and daughter report an unknown male suspect riding a blue bike ripped the pocketbook out of her arm and continued on his bike Read More…
No Rest For The Wicked Funny December 7th-8th, 8pm-8pm Come check out 24 straight hours of improv comedy featuring celebrity guests and live auctions. 100% of the proceeds go to Globe Santa. This year’s current line-up of guests currently includes comedy legend Steven Wright, former Celtics star Jo Jo White, and Dropkick Murphy’s frontman Ken Read More…
Neighborhood Photo of the Day: Look what has arrived on Cross Street at the Gateway to the North End, thanks to the North End Beautification Committee. Join the lighting at 6pm before the Buon Natale stroll on December 7th. Photo courtesy of @Boston_to_a_T. See more neighborhood photos in the gallery and check out recent photo/video Read More…
I’m worried. It’s about a surface parking lot. It seems silly to worry about a parking lot, but that’s the way it is. Maybe it will turn out okay, but things have a way of getting out of hand. Let’s hope I’m wrong. This parking lot lies on the Esplanade near Charles Circle. That location Read More…