Event Notices

The Latest & Greatest: Haymarket, Ward 8, Trash & Casino Issues

The North End says goodbye to a friend and says hello to Ward 8, a new restaurant on North Washington Street. The usual suspects in the news – trash and casinos are back on the front burner. Watch the video on the Haymarket project and see what all the buzz has been about! Top Posts Read More…

Event Notices

Monday Night! Neighborhood Council to Hear Modern Pastry Expansion and 7-Eleven Signage

NORTH END / WATERFRONT NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL Email: info@newncboston.org Website: www.NEWNCBoston.org NEWNC AGENDA Monday, December 9, 2013 7:00PM Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet St.   1.    Call to order & Roll Call – NEWNC President 2.    Meeting Protocol – NEWNC Vice President 3.    Report from the Office of Neighborhood Services – Nicole Leo 4.    Report from Read More…

Business Community Photos & Videos

Rain Doesn’t Keep Shoppers Away From North End For Buon Natale Holiday Stroll [Photos]

Strolling shoppers came out in force despite a rainy night for the 7th Annual Buon Natale North End Holiday Shopping Stroll on Friday night, December 6th. The North End retail shops stayed open late, welcoming residents and visitors with refreshments and discounts at over 20 boutiques, galleries and design studios in the neighborhood. The shops Read More…

People

Obituary: Fr. Gilbert Joseph Siverio, OFM of Boston’s North End

SILVERIO, Fr. Gilbert Joseph, OFM Age 88, of Boston’s North End and Buzzards Bay, on December 7, 2013. Born, Joseph Anthony, in Boston on October 27, 1925 the son of Ralph and Anita (Rea) Silverio. He was received into the First Order on July 14, 1950 and made his temporary profession on July 15, 1951 Read More…

Arts & Culture Community Health & Environment Photos & Videos

Christmas Tree Celebration at Top of Hanover Street in North End [Photos]

Christmas came to the Gateway of the North End at the corner of Hanover and Cross Streets with a tree celebration featuring Santa, carolers and refreshments. The North End Beautification Committee sponsored the event for the third year. Hot chocolate and cookies were donated by Caffe Paradiso. The tree and decorations were funded by the Read More…

Arts & Culture Event Notices Photos & Videos Schools

North End Photo Exhibit Celebrates the Work of Artisans

Award-winning photographer Tadd Myers is five years into a cross-country journey to capture images of the American craftsman. His new book, “Portraits of the American Craftsman,” compiles photographs from 29 craft-focused companies and one school – North Bennet Street School — from 16 states. Large format images from the book will be exhibited in the Read More…

Police & Fire

Boston Police Speak With Residents About Neighborhood Crime at North End Public Safety Meeting

Sgt. Thomas Lema and Officer Teddy Boyle spoke with residents this week at the December North End Public Safety Meeting. The final meeting of 2013 brought some positive news in terms of crimes and crime statistics. The number of serious crimes continues to decrease in the North End. In November, only 16 “Part I” (serious) crimes Read More…

Photos & Videos

Neighborhood Photo: Holiday Lights on the Greenway

The blades on the Wharf District Parks are red and green for the holidays with some blue lighted trees by the Harbor Islands Pavilion and carousel. “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 Read More…

Event Notices

Holiday Open House at the North End Library on December 7, 2013

Holiday Open House at the North End Branch Library Saturday, December 7th from 12-2 25 Parmenter Street Please join the Friends of the North End Branch Library for our annual Holiday Open House. As always, a good way to start the holiday season with our patrons at the library. Food, raffles and entertainment!  

Government

Mayor Elect Marty Walsh Draws a Crowd at Joe’s [Photos]

Mayor Elect Marty Walsh talked with North End and Downtown Boston constituents on Thursday, December 5th during a fundraiser at Joe’s American Bar & Grille on the waterfront. The event was organized by supporters Daniel Passacantilli, Jeff Drago, Daniel Toscano and Stephen Passacantilli. In a brief speech, Walsh said he does not care who voted Read More…