The “announcement” made international news and at 4:00 pm on Thursday the ground was actually shaking from the helicopters hovering over Faneuil Hall. After 20 years, Boston’s longest serving Mayor, Thomas M. Menino, made it official that he will not seek re-election for a sixth term. Here is a selection of news, images and videos Read More…
Maundy or Holy Thursday was celebrated in the evening at Saint Leonard Church commemorating the Last Supper. A traditional component is the Washing of the Feet. Several parishioners from the North End took part in the ritual and had their feet washed by Fr. Claude Scrima. The service also concluded with a procession and clearing Read More…
The Greenway Conservancy staff along with Greenway Board members John Pregmon and Robyn Reed invite you to hear about seasonal plans for the North End Parks and provide input on park use and interests. When: Tuesday April 2, 2013 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM EDT Where: Fairmount Battery Wharf Hotel Col. William Sturgis Room Read More…
ABCD North End / West End NSC cordially invites you to a “Pasquetta Party” on Monday, April 1st, 2013 at 1:00 pm. Join us for Pasquetta (Easter Monday), a holiday tradition when Italian families celebrate the arrival of Spring. Taste some of the typical foods eaten with our family here at the NE/WE NSC. Where: Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day: Today is the day when Bostonians wake up to thinking about life without Thomas M. Menino as their Mayor. When I looked in my files to find a photo for today’s post, I was amazed at the dozens of ribbon cuttings and events where I have the Mayor’s picture in Read More…
Capping off a successful season, the North End Athletic Association Minors held an awards event on Monday night. The Nazzaro Center was standing room only as kids, parents and coaches marked the teams accomplishments last season. The NEAA minors teams are the Muck Dogs, Mud Cats, Raptors and Grasshoppers. Up and coming are the enthusiastic Read More…
A small, but dedicated group of parents and individuals joined with State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz and the Mass. Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) at a Tuesday meeting to work on a plan that would extend the seasonal use of the North End’s Steriti Skating Rink on Commercial Street. The issue reached a head at Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day: One of the unique street elements in the North End are the small pathways leading to interior gardens, patios and doorways. This covered doorway is off Prince Street with painted white walls, lanterns and an arched tunnel entrance. Did you take a cool photo? Have it featured by emailing it Read More…
The North End Athletic Association’s Major Baseball Program still needs a handful of players to complete our rosters. A fun filled league for boys and girls ages 9 to 12 years old as of April 1, 2013. The league is designed for all skill levels and this year we have added extra practices for all Read More…
There are already some major chains and franchises in the North End, such as 7-Eleven, Starbucks and CVS. Now, frozen yogurt franchise, Pinkberry, at 283-285 Hanover St. is currently going through the neighborhood process having already won one group’s support. We’ve heard both sides. Is the community welcoming good businesses that the public wants or Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day: Michael Bonetti and his sister, Elena, decorated Saint Leonard Church for Palm Sunday, the official start of the Christian Holy Week leading up to Easter Sunday. Did you take a cool photo? Have it featured by emailing it to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a title, date taken and a sentence or Read More…
OLD NORTH CHURCH FAMILY EASTER SERVICE FOLLOWED BY AN EASTER EGG HUNT SATURDAY, MARCH 30 3:30PM ALL ARE WELCOME! EASTER DAY SERVICES: Sunday: 9AM AND 11AM FESTIVAL EUCHARIST WITH BRASS AND CHOIR Christ Church (Episcopal) in the City of Boston 193 Salem Street