Neighborhood View of the Day:
One of the best windows to look through in the North End is Polcari’s Coffee on the corner of Salem and Parmenter Streets where you’ll find these chestnuts.

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What’s Happening In The North End / Waterfront:
- Early birds will be at the 8am-11am Charrette for Waterfront Activation and Public Realm Visioning at the Boston Harbor Hotel, Atlantic Room.
- Kids can get in the holiday spirit with a 3:00 pm St. Patrick’s Day craft at the North End Library.
- A documentary screening of “Patron Saint, The Montefalcione Devotion to Saint Anthony” will be held at 7:00 pm at Saint Leonard Church Hall. See the post.
- At 7:30 pm, NEMPAC and Old North Church present a jazz concert with the Scott Boni Trio. See the post.
View the details on upcoming events and meetings in the Events Calendar.
What’s new on the blog:
- Billy Tse Restaurant Receives Unanimious Support from Neighborhood Council for Outdoor Sidewalk Seating [Video]
- NEWRA Flash Report: Supports Pinkberry & 55′ Building at 9 Cooper St.; Opposes Billy Tse’s Outdoor Seating & 78-80 Salem St. for Trattoria Pulcinella
- 2013 Annual Old North Lantern Ceremony on April 14th; Tickets Available
- City to Buy 585 Commercial Street in North End / Waterfront for New K-8 Public School
- Kickoff Meeting Video: Downtown Waterfront & Greenway District Zoning Planning Initiative
- NEMPAC Announces Spring Course Lineup
Join the discussion. Your comments are highly encouraged!
Notable News Found Elsewhere:
- In terms of fundraising for its custom carousel, the Greenway Conservancy landed a whale. Well, actually more like a diamond. The Tiffany & Co. Foundation will contribute $1.5 million to the landscaping around the carousel in exchange for naming rights of the surrounding park. More at Boston.com.
- A thoughtful shout-out of our video from the Boston Business Journal talking about the NEWNC vote to support a 2nd floor expansion at 78-80 Salem St. for Pulcinella Mozzarella restaurant. Read more.
Your additions and comments are welcome below.