I was honored when the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park asked for some of my park photos to use at their annual fundraiser. So much so, that I put the photos in this little music slideshow. Turn the settings to HD (gear button) if you have the bandwidth and enjoy! Tickets are still available for Read More…
There are a large number of zoning and licensing issues currently on the table in the neighborhood. At the November 8, 2012 meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association, co-chair of NEWRA’s Zoning, Licensing and Construction (ZLC) committee, David Kubiak, distributed a report and provided a preview of pending applications. These items are Read More…
State Representative Carlos Basile of East Boston wanted to include the North End in his Annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner this year. It is a Thanksgiving Day dinner for those who may not have anywhere to eat or local family with which to spend the day.
[forecast] What’s Going On in the North End / Waterfront: Veteran’s Day is observed on Monday. We thank and honor all military personnel, especially veterans who have sacrificed for our country. Public schools and offices are closed for the holiday. Monday is the last family day at the USS Constitution Museum to write letters to Read More…
In the second of a series, North End Stories interviews Charlie Coppola and Sam Viscione about growing up in the North End during the 1950s on Sheafe Street. The street was known as being one of the most dense places to live in the country. North End Stories is a digital narrative documenting the history Read More…
Faneuil Hall Marketplace Tree Lighting featuring the new “Blink” light show and the music of the Boston Pops. The lighting happens at 5:30 pm on Saturday, November 17, 2012. Visit FaneuilHallMarketplace.com for more information.
This is the second year that the North End Beautification Committee is decorating the North End streets for the holidays. New this year is a special tree lighting on Friday, December 7, 2012, 6:00 pm at the corner of Hanover and Cross Streets. The tree lighting is the same night as the Buon Natale Holiday Read More…
[forecast] What’s Going On in the North End / Waterfront: It is November 11th, Veteran’s Day. We honor and thank all military personnel who served the United States, especially veterans. The day itself was chosen as it is the anniversary of the signing of the armistice, which ended the World War I hostilities between the Read More…
On its third try, the Boston City Council voted 11-2 for a new redistricting map, including a significant change to the North End / Waterfront’s District 1, currently represented by Councilor Sal LaMattina. Much of Downtown and the Wharf District now join with South Boston’s District 2, currently represented by Councilor Bill Linehan. LaMattina voted Read More…
We’re very excited about this interactive, entertaining, AND educational concert next Friday night for all ages. What is a Brass Quintet? A group of five musicians: two trumpets, two trombones, one french horn. The sound this group produces in incredible, and it’s something I guarantee most North End and Waterfront Residents have NEVER heard before.
[forecast] What’s Going On Today: The North End Library has a special lecture, 11am, on Saturday, “The North End – Yesterday and Yesteryear.” It’s Veteran’s Day weekend and the USS Constitution Museum at the Navy Yard is having three days of Family Fun activities, 10-5 on Sat., Sun. and Mon. See their website. RUFF North Read More…
The waterfront is abuzz about the new houseboats that have recently found a home at the Lewis Wharf marina. (See Exciting Waterfront Living Opportunity at Lewis Wharf!). We know that the marina owner didn’t bother to ask the condo association, that is now looking into the appropriate regulations and legal issues. In case you were Read More…