Event Notices

Skate Date at Steriti Rink on 1/27/13 – Save the Date and Vendors Wanted

NEAA/NEAD SKATE DATE MARK YOUR CALENDAR On Sunday January 27th from 2 to 5pm at the Steriti Skating Rink at 561 Commercial Street, the North End Athletic Association and North End Against Drugs will be holding a fundraiser during Free Public Skating. Thanks to the generosity of Fred White of the North End Skate Shop, Read More…

Health & Environment

Free Flu Clinic at NEW Health on Saturday

In response to the city’s Public Health Emergency regarding the flu, North End Waterfront Health is partnering with Mayor Menino and the Boston Public Health Commission to offer a free flu clinic on Saturday, January 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. During these times, the flu shot will be free for everyone over the Read More…

Event Notices

NEWF News & Views for Thursday, January 10, 2013 – NEWRA Meeting Tonight, NEAD News & Sign Honoring Patrolman Cuneo

What’s Happening In The North End / Waterfront: On Thursday, the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) holds its January monthly meeting, 7:00 pm at the Nazzaro Community Center. The agenda includes presentations by the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park, Greenway Conservancy and artist Nathan Swain. In addition, zoning and licensing requests will be Read More…

Event Notices

NEWNC January 14th Agenda: Boston Police, 115A Salem St., 5 North Sq., 237 Hanover St.

North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council Email: info@newncboston.org Website: www.NEWNCBoston.org NEWNC AGENDA Monday January 14, 2013, 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 5.    Read More…

Health & Environment

Flu Epidemic Declared in City of Boston

News from City Hall on the worsening flu epidemic in Boston:   Mayor Menino Declares Public Health Emergency as Flu Epidemic Worsens Mayor Thomas M. Menino this morning declared a public health emergency in Boston as the latest reports show an increasingly severe flu season. Since October 1, the unofficial start of the flu season, Read More…

Government Schools

Mayor’s Column: An Update on the School Choice Process

All across our city this month, parents are choosing the schools where they would like to send their children to kindergarten. The Boston Public Schools are better than ever – but our school assignment process is 25 years old. Under the current system, we ask prospective families to visit as many as 30 schools – Read More…

Arts & Culture People

North End Native, Chris Russo, Now 2nd 2nd Assistant Director on Disney Show

Born and raised in the North End, many residents will remember Chris Russo. He is moving up in Hollywood and was recently was promoted to 2nd 2nd Assistant Director on the Disney Show, Good Luck Charlie, that airs on the Disney Channel. Chris was active at the Nazzaro Center, went to St. John School through Read More…

Real Estate

Converse and City of Boston Announce Lovejoy Wharf Redevelopment for Sneaker Company’s Headquarters

Readers of NorthEndWaterfront.com have been keeping up with the Lovejoy Wharf mixed-use development where Converse, a subsidiary of Nike, will make their new headquarters. Today, the City of Boston held a press event to make it official and provide some additional details. The redevelopment will include a $15 million investment by the developer for public Read More…

Health & Environment Police & Fire Transportation

Councilor Ross Interviewed on Proposed Boston Panhandling Ordinance

Boston City Councilor Mike Ross (D-Back Bay) talks to Fox News 25 about the proposed panhandling ordinance that would ban asking for money in an aggressive manner, especially those in traffic. Boston News, Weather, Sports | FOX 25 | MyFoxBoston Around the North End / Waterfront, panhandlers that might be impacted would be the ones Read More…

Event Notices

NEWF News & Views for Tuesday, January 8, 2013: Park Meetings Tonight and Zakim Bridge Photo

What’s Happening In The North End / Waterfront: Friends of Christopher Columbus Park, FOCCP, is having their monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 8th, 6:30 pm at the Mariner’s House, 11 North Square. Plans for 2013 will be discussed, including the ambitious project to redesign, irrigate and enlarge the circle near the Marriott Long Wharf entrance Read More…