Elite Boston Landmark Realty held a successful collection and party on December 5th to benefit the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. Over 60 friends and neighbors stopped by to enjoy the food donated by Bricco’s Frank DePasquale. Adding to the spread, Janet Gilardi made her coconut shrimp and stuffed mushrooms. Some notable attendees Read More…
Tuesday’s fleeting sunrise over the spire of Old North Church. Photograph by David Arnold. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Did you take an interesting photo in or around Boston’s North End / Waterfront? Have it featured by emailing it to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a title, date taken and a sentence or two describing the Read More…
The Friends of the North End Branch Library held their annual Holiday Open House this weekend to celebrate another successful year. The highlight was entertainment by Al Natale’s Jazz Band and hot food donated by Frank DePasquale. Dozens of members and neighbors came out for the social event that also included an extensive selection of Read More…
The troubles Obamacare has had with its web site have reminded me of how intractable the web is. On the one hand, we can’t get along without it. On the other hand, visits to web sites are one of the most frustrating activities we have to endure. Some of us think we should be rebuilding Read More…
A fun day of holiday celebrating, Toys for Tots and ice skating made up the 6th annual Santa Skate & Toy Drive, sponsored by the North End Columbus Day Celebration Committee. The largest neighborhood skating event of the season was held at the Steriti Skating Rink in the North End on Saturday, December 7, 2013. Read More…
In the rush for development approvals before the end of the Menino administration, Boston Properties and Delaware North Companies have garnered a “blighted area” designation from Boston City Hall that would allow for a sizable tax break on the $1 billion Boston Garden Project, according to Thomas Grillo of the Boston Business Journal. The City Read More…
State Senator Anthony Petruccelli is opposing a Revere-only casino plan by Suffolk Downs following the negative East Boston vote (56% oppose, 44% support) on the issue last month. In late November, Petruccelli wrote a strongly worded letter on the issue (shown below). City Councilor Sal LaMattina (North End, Charlestown and East Boston) and Rep. Carlo Read More…
As part of the Cystic Fibrosis fundraiser at the Nazzaro Center on Saturday, December 7th, North End Against Drugs and Patricia Romano provided free arts and crafts at the event. Children could make several Christmas decorations, including bells, candy canes and a wreath. The fundraiser also included a bake sale and raffles. Kids and their Read More…
1. Can you tell us a little about your background and how long have you been a teacher at St. John School? I grew up outside of Buffalo, NY and attended college at Mercyhurst University in Erie, PA where I studied Elementary and Special education. I moved to Boston to participate in a post-graduate service Read More…
If you haven’t gotten your flu shot yet, get that done for free right here in the neighborhood on Tuesday. NEWNC and NEWRA both have meetings this week. If you aren’t in the holiday spirit then check out Christmas carols, tales, and several holiday concerts. This week is going to be another cold one with a chance of some Read More…
Continuing a tradition in its 43rd year, the North End Christmas Parade brought the holiday spirit to the neighborhood with a fun-filled Sunday afternoon of events for children of all ages. First, Santa Claus arrived by helicopter at the North End Park, Puopolo Field. After greeting swarms of kids, the annual Christmas Parade kicked off Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7FFgBr8jfo] North End resident, Shannon Muldoon Morse, shares this action video of Santa Claus arriving by helicopter at the Puopolo Field in Boston’s North End.