Neighborhood Photo of the Day:
All the Powerball Lottery talk reminded me of this window photo from the Connah Store on Hanover Street.
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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 and Intermediates at 4:45 pm. Speaking of our neighborhood gem, join the Friends of the North End Branch Library this Saturday, 12:00-2:30 pm for their annual Holiday Open House at the library (25 Parmenter St). The Al Natale Band will be playing with a raffle and refreshments for all.
Check out the Events Calendar for upcoming meetings and activities in the neighborhood.
What’s new on the blog
What would have happened if Hurricane Sandy hit Boston instead of NY/NJ? Find out in this TBHA discussion on sea level rise.
Notable News Found Elsewhere
Suffolk University is giving up properties in the center of Beacon Hill, much to the delight of the residents there, according to the Boston Globe. Unfortunately, the new building at 20 Somerset Street will be that much closer to the North End. Curbed Boston runs down the issues.
The end of an era as the Tavern on the Water closes in Charlestown. See their goodbye website message.
A $1 million bail was set for the Beacon Hill rape case suspect who was previously convicted of a 1996 rape in Salem. Police were able to track the suspect through the GPS on his cell phone. UHub rundown.
MuckRock gets the FBI file regarding the corruption investigation into former Boston Mayor Kevin White.
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“FRANCE SUCKS ” take note of its ignorance . The beauty and diversity of this neighborhood took a back seat on this on this one
Only thing worse than France is the French Canadiens from Montreal!
Nice t-shirt if only it was true. How can the Yankees suck
when they always come out ahead of the Red Snots? oops
did I say that!!!!!!