The following comes from Boston Magazine with news about the North End’s Acquire, 61 Salem Street, being included in its holiday gift guide list. Ten Boston neighborhoods have made it in to Boston magazine’s holiday gift guide roundup in their December issue, including the North End. Boston magazine’s expert staff presents readers with a gift guide that depicts Read More…
North End / Waterfront residents, David & Ann, have a son, Colin, who is a paramedic in California. He reflected on Friday’s terrible tragedy with a perspective they thought others might appreciate. From: David To: Colin Sent: Friday, December 14, 2012 I cannot fathom how paramedics in Newtown are processing all those murdered children… On Read More…
The following residents from Boston’s North End were recently named to the Arlington Catholic Honor Roll for the first marking term. They are to be commended for their academic achievements! Honors Michael Bonetti Ivana Bonetti
Reported incidents from this week’s Boston Police Journal Log are shown below, courtesy of BPD District A-1. Larceny from Motor Vehicle 12/09 – 12/10/12 2:45pm – 9:30am Victim reports US currency was taken from the locked glove box of her 2004 Volvo Cross Country 70 while it was parked at the Battery Wharf hotel garage. Read More…
What’s Going On in the North End / Waterfront Saturday! Santa Skate and Toy Drive by the North End Columbus Day Committee. The benefit will include complimentary ice skating, photos w/Santa, raffles, hot cocoa and holiday music from DJ Lou Strazz and the children of NEMPAC. It all happens on December 15, 2pm-4:30pm at Steriti Read More…
All Saints Way gets the attention on Battery Street, and it looks great!. The Madonna Della Cava Society Chapel across the street is also very well done this year. Download a hi-res version of this photo or order a print here. Did you take a great photo? Send it in.
Some local and general reactions to the Newtown, Connecticut school shootings: [View the story “Reactions to Connecticut School Shootings” on Storify]
Post 8 Italian American War Veterans recently held a Blue Front Restaurant appreciation night at the Sons of Italy facility in Winchester. The event grew out of the reminiscing that takes place each Wednesday evening when many North Enders congregate to dine, keep their friendships vibrant and recall fond memories of a cherished Italian enclave. Read More…
The following news release comes from Michelle Wu, who has announced her candidacy for Boston City Council At-Large. Ms. Wu previously lived in the North End and was the legal guardian for a younger sister who went to the Eliot School. She says, “The North End has a special place in my heart, and I Read More…
What’s Going On in the North End / Waterfront Coming up this weekend is the famous Santa Skate and Toy Drive by the North End Columbus Day Committee. The benefit will include complimentary ice skating, photos w/Santa, raffles, hot cocoa and holiday music from DJ Lou Strazz and the children of NEMPAC. It all happens Read More…
The 2012 annual North End Christmas Fund Luncheon was a crowded affair on Thursday afternoon when hundreds assembled at Filippo’s Ristorante for the charity event. Raising thousands of dollars for North End seniors and families in need, the committee chair, Robert “Ted” Tomasone said that over 200 checks of an increased amount ($40) were sent Read More…
“He may as well be a North Ender ….. Stevie Wonder, we call him. Up and down hills; all around the blocks of the neighborhood. One can’t miss the UPS truck, with its driver, always with a smile,” says Anonymous who submitted this photo. Did you take a great photo? Send it in.