The North End’s century old buildings and rooftops make quite a contrast to the development of Boston’s downtown skyline. Enjoy this picture puzzle by putting the pieces together as quickly as you can. There is a lot of detail in this photo, so I bumped up the number of pieces to 50 from the typical Read More…
There are plenty of night owls in the North End, but the type seen on Saturday is rare indeed. A barred owl was spotted on Prince Street across from the DeFilippo Playground (“The Gassy”) tot lot yesterday. The owl was injured so the Animal Rescue League responded and took it for treatment, according to WCVB.com. Read More…
As it is prone to do, Starbucks is multiplying. A new store is proposed at 30 Rowes Wharf, adjacent to the famous arch, including a seasonal patio. The company has applied for a Common Victualler License from the Boston Licensing Board with hours of operation of 5:00 am to Midnight (see below). The outdoor patio Read More…
Salem Group, LLC, (Nestor Patino) represented by Attorney Miriam Cicero, presented plans to purchase the Sapori di Napoli cafe from Vincenzo Grimaldi at 115A Salem Street to the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) on January 10, 2013. The company has filed an application with the Boston Licensing Board to seek a transfer of Read More…
Boston Common Skating School Lessons at Steriti Memorial Rink, North End Tot, Basic Skills, Youth Beginner, and Adult Classes Wednesday 6:00 pm – 6:50 pm Thursday 5:00 pm – 5:50 pm Saturday 1:00 pm – 1:50 pm Sunday 1:00 pm – 1:50 pm Hockey Skills and Special Needs Classes Saturday 12:00 pm – 12:50 pm Read More…
Monica’s Mercato, the longtime specialty grocery store at 130 Salem Street is expanding into the adjacent retail space in the same building. Brought to our attention by North Ender Adam Castiglioni (BHT Blog), construction is well underway at the location next to Bova’s Bakery on the corner of Prince Street. Monica’s Mercato is owned and Read More…
What’s Happening In The North End / Waterfront: This is the time to get a flu shot. There is a free Flu Shot Clinic on Saturday, 8:30am-11:45am, at North End Waterfront Health center, 332 Hanover Street. See the post. At 11:00 am, the North End Library is showing the epic film, “Lawrence of Arabia.” View Read More…
North Square’s iron chains shown here during one of the few winter snows we have seen so far this winter.
Video: Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) President, Joanne Hayes-Rines, presents to the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) on January 10, 2013 to give the neighborhood an update on FOCCP and the proposed Crossroads Circle Project. The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park recently shared the news they have been awarded a $10,000 grant Read More…
As it monitors the unfolding flu epidemic, the Boston Public Health Commission has released statistics counting 750 cases so far this season and 4 deaths. The chart above shows the rising trend and substantial increase versus previous years. The neighborhood map indicates the North End and Downtown Boston have been less impacted than other parts Read More…
It was a quiet week as far as crime reports in the North End / Waterfront, shown here courtesy of Boston Police District A-1. Catch up on all the crime and quality of life issues by watching the video of the last North End Public Safety meeting with Boston Police Captain Thomas Lee, Sgt. Thomas Read More…
NEWRA Flash Report: Here is what happened at Thursday night’s meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA): Marie Simboli was elected Sergeant at Arms. Joanne Hayes-Rines presented the circle project on behalf of Friends of Christopher Columbus Park. 115A Salem St. – NEWRA voted 24-4 to support the Malt and Wine with Read More…