Leaders of the Friends of the North End Library. From the left, Terry Pittaro, President Robin Ardito, Vice-President Paula Luccio, Secretary Jim Salini, Phyllis Vitti, Treasurer Donna Wells and Children’s Librarian, Jennifer Hawes

Neighborhood Photos: Palm Sunday in the North End

Palm Sunday scenes in Boston’s North End: Photos by Matt Conti [MattConti.com] [hr] While you’re here …we have a small favor to ask. More people than ever are reading NorthEndWaterfront.com but we need your help making ends meet. Advertising doesn’t bring in enough to pay for reporting or editorial work. Keeping this website going takes Read More…

North End Community Health Center Celebrates 30 Years of Electronic Medical Records

by Marianne Aiello

Thirty years ago, physicians at the North End Community Health Center put down paper patient charts for good as the health center became the first in Massachusetts to begin using electronic medical records.

In 1981, the health center was chosen for a pilot program to adopt the then-new technology. No other community health center in the state was utilizing electronic medical records at that time.

“It was an exciting time because it was new, groundbreaking, and a pilot program,” says Diane Tanso, transportation supervisor at the health center.

94th Madonna Della Cava Feast on August 8, 9 & 10, 2014

The 94th Annual celebration in honor of Madonna Della Cava will be held on August 8, 9, & 10, 2014 on Hanover and Battery Streets in Boston’s North End. The celebration starts on Friday night at 7pm with the exposition of the image of the Madonna and a short procession. Entertainment highlights and the full Read More…