This Christmas tree on upper side of the Prince Building can be seen from much of the North End / Waterfront. Just after sunset, it is quite a sight with the Boston skyline in the background. Did you take a great photo? Send it in.
Year: 2012
Nick Varano Spreads Holiday Cheer to Children
As he has done for many years, Nick Varano and his family spent the afternoon visiting with children at The Italian Home for Children in Jamaica Plain. They brought toys for every child at the home, visited the classrooms and spent time with the kids spreading some holiday cheer. Nick Varano is the owner of Read More…
Nuisance Control Ordinance Passed Unanimously by City Council Targeting Excessive Noise and Loud Parties
Boston City Council unanimously passed the Nuisance Control Ordinance in response to constituent concerns regarding excessive noise and loud parties in the city, including the North End. The ordinance includes fines ($100 first offense, $300 thereafter) when Boston Police respond to a noise complaint. Fines will be issued to property owners as well as those Read More…
Old North Church to Ring Her Historic Bells in Memory of Those Who Died in Newtown, Connecticut
Old North Church in Boston will join with churches around the country and ring their bells at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, December 21 in memory of those who died last Friday in Newtown, Connecticut. Connecticut Governor Daniel Malloy called for bells to ring twenty-six times to honor the twenty-six victims of the Sandy Hook massacre. Read More…
Police Blotter: Purse Snatch on Prince Street
Reported incidents from this week’s Boston Police Journal Log are listed below, courtesy of BPD District A-1. Larceny/ Purse Snatch 12/15/12 12:30am -1:30am Victim reports while walking on Prince St. her purse was taken from her shoulder. Purse contained wallet credit and bank cards and personal papers. Larceny in Building 12/17/12 10:30am Victim reports while Read More…
Barbara Gilchrest Named 2012 Charter Fellow by National Academy of Inventors
The following news release is from Boston Medical Center announcing North End resident, Dr. Barbara Gilchrest, has been named a 2012 Charter Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors. Barbara Gilchrest, MD, professor and Chair Emeritus of the department of dermatology at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and dermatologist at Boston Medical Center (BMC), Read More…
Concerto di Natale: Three Choirs Celebrate Christmas in the North End [Video & Photos]
A highlight of Christmas in the North End is the Concerto di Natale (Christmas Concert) at Sacred Heart Italian Church in historic North Square. Now in its 8th year and organized by the St. Leonard Church Parish, the concert brought together three choirs and over 60 singers to give the performance of the season to Read More…
Thursday News & Views: December 20, 2012
What’s Happening In The North End / Waterfront View the details on upcoming events and meetings in the Events Calendar. What’s new on the blog Landlords and apartment renters will want to know about the new inspection requirements passed by the City Council on Wednesday to avoid problem property fines. See the news. Just for Read More…
Neighborhood Photo: 1970s Salem Food Market
Today’s photo is of the Salem Food Market in the early 1970s from Dirty Old Boston where a comment also indicates the same family runs a “Salem St. Market” on Moody St. in Waltham. The same contributor includes a hanging meat photo from the North End on what also looks like Salem Street.
Save the Dates for Friends of Christopher Columbus Park 2013 Events
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park would like everyone to mark their 2013 calendars for the following events and meetings to be presented by FOCCP during 2013. –> 4th of July Celebration … Saturday, June 29 at the park –> Columbus Day Celebration … Monday, October 14 at the park –> Annual Fundraiser, Casino Night Read More…
Parking Enforcement Officers Issuing “Know Snow” Pamphlets to Boston Drivers
The following is a news release from the Boston Transportation Department (BTD) regarding the distribution of “Know Snow” pamphlets. Some Boston drivers may have been pleasantly surprised recently when they realized that the paper placed under their vehicle’s windshield wiper by a Boston Parking Enforcement Officer was a “Know Snow” pamphlet rather than a parking ticket. Read More…
Boston City Council Approves New Rental Inspection Requirements and Fines for Problem Property Landlords
Boston City Council voted 9-4 to approve a new Rental Inspection Ordinance requiring apartment rental units to be inspected every five years including a $300 fine for problem properties and a “chronic offender registry.” The ordinance includes condominium properties but exempts buildings with 6 or fewer rental units as long as the building owner lives Read More…