A few weeks ago, I wrote about the profound fatigue that last fall’s presidential and senatorial election brought on. How could we face another round of debates, accusations and ads that two special elections were bound to produce? As I was trying to shed the dismal feelings, Jay Livingstone called me up. Dismal feelings gone. Read More…
NEWNC Meeting Agenda Monday April 1, 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 the offices of local elected officials 5. Committee reports: a. Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day: “Reflections on Steriti Rink” is what Dr. Joe Mendola titles this photo from the skating rink on Commercial Street. 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 two describing the photo. What’s Happening In Read More…
As yet another storm bears down on us, let this picture puzzle transport your mind to a warm summer’s night in the Prado. 80 pieces! [Your web browser does not support frames or is currently configured not to display frames. However, you may visit the related page.] (Photo by Matt Conti)
RUFF held its monthly parks cleanup this Sunday morning at 9am. The group met and cleaned up the Prado, Charter St. Park and the ball fields. They also hung RUFF signs at several locations to remind dog owners of their responsibilities to the community. RUFF stands for Responsible Urbanites for Fido and welcomes dog owners Read More…
The North End Friends of St. Francis House held their annual flea market and bake sale on Friday and Saturday, March 22-23, 2013 to benefit the Kneeland Street homeless shelter. As usual, there were tons of treasures at the Nazzaro Center flea market alongside homemade baked goods from throughout the North End. Mama Romano’s Read More…
When City Councilor John Connolly announced he was running to be the next Mayor of Boston, we ran a poll to gauge how NorthEndWaterfront.com readers would react to the challenge against the longest sitting mayor of Boston, Thomas M. Menino. After a month and 449 votes, the results are in. Mayor Menino handily took the Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day: I went over to Lo Presti Park in Eastie last night because the sky looked really good for skyline shots. It was cold, very cold, but there was some excitement when the meteor flashed by. Alas my camera was turned the wrong way so all I have to show is Read More…
This week’s reported incidents from the Boston Police Journal Log are shown below, courtesy of BPD District A-1. Assault & Battery 03/16/13 11:17 pm Male suspect assaulted a male taxi cab driver outside of the Fairmont Battery Wharf hotel. The suspect pushed the victim twice and failed to pay the fare. Complaints to be sought Read More…
After 25 years as a retailer in the North End, Merilee Wolfson of High Gear Jewelry was forced to close after a pipe burst above her shop. Over the years High Gear won many awards for beautiful fashion jewelry, including 2012 Best Of Boston by Boston Magazine. A message from longtime owner Merilee: First , Read More…
2013 Holy Week and Easter Sunday Schedule at Saint Leonard Parish for St. Leonard Church, Sacred Heart & St. Stephen’s Church Holy Thursday, March 28th – The Mass of the Last Supper will be held at St. Leonard’s Church at 7:00 PM Good Friday, March 29th – 12:00 Noon – Stations of the Cross at Read More…
North End Friends of St. Francis House – Last Day for Bake Sale ad Flea Market REMINDER 3/23 – 9am to 1pm. We still have a limited amount of Eggplant, Sausage & Meatballs Sandwiches!! As well as some great deals on Flea Market items – Hope to see you there! We have almost reached Read More…