Arts & Culture Community

St. Lucy Society Celebrates Christmas and Donates to Nazzaro Center

The Saint Lucy Society held their annual Christmas party on Saturday with a large group gathering at the Saint Anthony’s Club on Endicott Street. The highlight of the event was a $750 check presentation by the society to the Nazzaro Center in the North End. Staff and volunteers from the Nazzaro Center said they very Read More…

Community Real Estate

Toys for Tots Collection is a Big Success at Elite Boston Landmark Realty [Photos]

With holiday cheer, Elite Boston Landmark Realty held a very successful collection and party to benefit the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. Dozens of neighbors stopped by to enjoy the delicious food cooked by the North End’s own Janet Gilardi. Co-owners Maria DiTullo and Toni Gilardi said the Marines were shocked when they Read More…

Photos & Videos Police & Fire

Crime Reports Reviewed at December 2012 North End Public Safety Meeting [Video]

Video: Boston Police, District A-1, Sgt. Thomas Lema and Officer Teddy Boyle hosted this month’s North End Public Safety Meeting on Thursday, December 6, 2012. 00:00 Update on sexual assault case and arrest in Beacon Hill 01:20 Robberies of mobile phones on the rise and prevention tips 05:20 Crime statistics review for the last 30 Read More…

Community Event Notices Sports

Santa Skate & Toy Drive Set for Saturday, December 15, 2012

Santa Skate & Toy Drive sponsored by the North End Columbus Day Celebration Committee Saturday, December 15, 2:00–4:30PM at the Steriti Rink, Commercial St., North End Bring an unwrapped toy for kids ages 1-13 and enjoy complimentary skating while enjoying the sounds of the season. Enjoy some holiday treats and we also hear that Santa Read More…

Arts & Culture Event Notices Health & Environment

Deck the Rooftops – Boston’s First Annual Holiday Lighting Contest

The City of Boston is having a contest called, Deck the Rooftops, where residents can enter into six categories, including balcony or porch, apartment building and best street. Photos can be submitted at www.cityofboston.gov/deckthecity. The deadline to enter is Sunday, December 16th and there will be public voting starting Tuesday, December 19, 2012. More details Read More…

Event Notices

News & Views: NEMPAC Student Recitals and Group Christmas Concert Photo

Neighborhood Photo of the Day: Earlier this week, the Italian Consulate and Boston Conservatory brought Italian songs and arias to Sacred Heart Church in North Square, North End. This group photo comes courtesy of Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography. Also, see the video post. Did you take a great photo? Send it in. What’s Going On Read More…

Community Real Estate Transportation

Planning Update: Downtown Waterfront Municipal Harbor Plan and South Station Expansion [Video]

At the December 3, 2012 board meeting of the Greenway Conservancy, a summary presentation was given by the Linda Jonash, Director of Planning and Design, regarding two extensive and complex planning projects around the Greenway and in downtown Boston. At 00:00 in video: South Station Expansion Project by Mass. Department of Transportation, MassDOT – 3 Read More…

Police & Fire

Police Blotter: Stabbing and Stealing from the Church Candle Boxes

Reported incidents are shown below from this week’s Boston Police Journal Log: Assault & Battery with a Deadly Weapon 12/05/12              5:05pm Male victim was stabbed in the abdomen inside a Cleveland Place apartment by a known female suspect who was placed under arrest. Victim transported to MGH for treatment. See this post for more information Read More…

Event Notices

Agenda: Neighborhood Council to Hear License Transfer Requests for Il Panino Express, 264 Hanover Street and Cafe at 115A Salem Street on December 10, 2012

North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council Email: info@newncboston.org Website: www.NEWNCBoston.org NEWNC AGENDA Monday December 10, 2012, 7:00PM Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet St.   1.    Welcome – NEWNC President 2.    Call to order & Roll Call – NEWNC President 3.    Meeting Protocol – NEWNC Vice President 4.    Report from the Office of Neighborhood Services – Nicole Leo Read More…

People

Obituary: Elsie (Castagneto) DeAmato

Elsie (Castagneto) DeAmato of Somerville, passed away on December 4th. She was the devoted wife of former North Ender, Ralph DeAmato and the late Roy Castagneto. Loving mother of Mary Malloy and her husband Joe and Roy Castagneto. Beloved step-mother of Norbert DeAmato and his wife Laura, Lorraine and Susan DeAmato and Maria Estey and Read More…

Event Notices

News & Views: Remembering Pearl Harbor, Nativity Scene Display, Buon Natale Holiday Stroll Tonight

Neighborhood Photo of the Day: The Saint Leonard Church Nativity Scene is on full display in the Peace Garden on Hanover Street. It was built by North End resident Michael Bonetti and his son, Michael. Did you take a great photo? Send it in. What’s Going On in the North End / Waterfront Friday, December Read More…

Arts & Culture Community Photos & Videos

Christmas Concert Attracts Hundreds for Italian Songs and Arias in North End [Video]

They were standing in the aisles at the First Annual Christmas Concert in the North End, a musical kick-off to the season with Italian songs and arias. The event was presented by the Italian Consulate of Boston, represented by Consul General Guiseppe Pastorelli, and the Boston Conservatory. Freshman students from the Conservatory gave solo performances Read More…