Community Event Notices

NEMPAC Year End Fundraising Appeal

The North End Music and Performing Arts Center’s (NEMPAC’s) year end appeal has been sent to many folks by mail this week. This year, I am also reaching out to folks on NorthEndWaterfront.com who might be interested in supporting us, and who might be able to forward along to any part of your world that might support a tiny, but growing, community non-profit.  Read More…

Event Notices

News & Views: Hanover Street Filming, Charity Events and Public Safety Meeting Tonight

Neighborhood Photo of the Day: A production team was filming street scenes for the upcoming TV Pilot “Terminales” on Hanover Street last night. Have you noticed how the street is always wet at night in movies? That is because they spray it with water so it looks like it just rained.  These “actors” appeared to Read More…

Police & Fire

Cleveland Place Stabbing Sends Man to Hospital

An apparent domestic incident between a couple resulted in a woman allegedly stabbing a man inside 16 Cleveland Place early Wednesday evening. The victim was seen being transported to Massachusetts General Hospital. A middle-aged woman was later escorted out of the building by Boston Police, according to neighbors. Although it appeared to be a domestic Read More…

Event Notices Health & Environment

NEW Health to Host Stress Reduction Session

‘Tis the season to be…stressed? While the holidays can bring joy and happiness, they can also bring stress. Money troubles, a never ending to-do list, crowds – there’s a lot going on that can put a damper on the season. Margaret LeBlanc, LICSW, from North End Waterfront Health’s Behavioral Health Department, will lead a stress-reduction Read More…

People

Obituary: Luigi “Dixie Lou” J. Visconti of the North End

Luigi “Dixie Lou” J. Visconti, 97 years of age, of Boston’s North End, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 surrounded by his family. Cherished son of the late Agnese (Torchietti) and Angelo Visconti. Loving husband of Grace (Palazzolo) Visconti. Beloved father of Agnes Strazzullo and her husband Domenic and Maria Cronin and her husband Read More…

Community Schools

St. John School Raffling “A Family Celtics Experience”

St. John School in Boston’s North End is offering a chance to win… A Family Celtics Experience **EXTENDED UNTIL JANUARY 9, 2013** Looking for a fantastic Christmas gift?  This would be a great gift for: Your top 4 employees of the year Upcoming Birthday Gift Family Gift Kids Gift from Santa The Celtics Courtside Experience Read More…

Community Event Notices

North End Christmas Fund Luncheon Scheduled for Thursday, December 13, 2012 at Filippo’s Ristorante

The North End Christmas Fund Luncheon is scheduled for Thursday, December 13, 2012 at 12 Noon to benefit North End families and elderly. The luncheon will be at Filippo’s Ristorante at 283 Causeway Street. Tickets are a $20 donation and available at North End Waterfront Health on Hanover Street. Call 617-643-8105 for more information.

Community

FOTNEP Plants Bulbs With Nazzaro Center Children [Photos]

The Friends of The North End Parks collaborated with The Nazzaro Center Program Director Laurie D’Elia and elementary students in The Nazzaro Center After School Program to plant hundreds of crocus and daffodils. The children learned about the bulbs from FOTNEP President Nate Swain and member Diane Valle, as the children dug in the earth. Read More…

Community

Executive Director’s Report at Greenway Conservancy Meeting

Nancy Brennan, Executive Director, gives a brief update at the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy Board of Directors Meeting, held on December 3, 2012 at 290 Congress St., Atlantic Wharf, Boston. Subjects covered include: New membership program Food trucks and related programming Survey Winter Lights Volunteers Public Art A separate video post includes the prior Read More…

Daily Briefs Event Notices

News & Views: Dirty Old Boston, TV Shoot in North Square and Lightwaves

Neighborhood Photo of the Day: I’ve been enjoying the very active Facebook page, Dirty Old Boston, showing the Boston area before the gentrification era. In a blast from the 1980s, this photo is from Chris Zappala where the entrance to a tunnel under I-93 connected the North End to Haymarket. Did you take a great Read More…