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Saturday News & Views: Faneuil Hall Tree Preview

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Neighborhood Photo of the Day:

On Saturday night, the official tree lighting and debut of “Blink!” happens at Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Locals and media were able to catch a preview of the tree on Friday night when I caught this shot.

Faneuil Hall Marketplace Tree – November 2012 – Photo by Matt Conti

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What’s Going On in the North End / Waterfront

From 12pm to 3pm, North End author Joe Gallo will be signing his book, Boston Bronze & Stone, at the Old North Gift Shop on Salem Street.

At 5:30 pm, festivities get started for the debut of “Blink!” and the Faneuil Hall Marketplace tree lighting. See the flyer.

Check out the Events Calendar for upcoming meetings and activities in the neighborhood.

What’s new on the blog

The RMV is moving from Chinatown to Parcel 7, adjacent to the North End. See the post.

A TV Pilot will be filming in North Square on December 5th. Find out what it’s all about.

Supermarket News

Whole Foods has started renovating the Johnnie’s in Charlestown, used by many North Enders. During the construction, Whole Foods is providing a free shuttle to the Beacon Hill store in Charles River Plaza. See the schedule.

Just For Fun and Sport

Sign up kids 5-12 for North End Youth Hockey. See the flyer.

Notable News Found Elsewhere

The Globe features “Cocoanuts,” the chocolate and nut store on Parmenter Street in the North End recently opened by locals Tara Shea and Jen Reuss. See the lifestyle feature.

State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz participated in a United Way briefing on the diabetes epidemic with Senate President Therese Murray at the State House. See GoLocalWorcester.com.

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One Reply to “Saturday News & Views: Faneuil Hall Tree Preview”

  1. Fantastic photo, Matt. That’s got to be the most beautiful tree in Boston. Can’t wait for the ceremonies tonight. How great is our neighbohood? We’ve got it all. (said she ever-so-humbly) 😉

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