[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytPr2M2UzNo] Boston City Councilor At-Large, Felix Arroyo, recently visited the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) to discuss his 2013 priorities on the City Council. The event on March 14, 2013 was a part of Councilor Arroyo’s citywide community report tour of over 40 neighborhood groups. “Every job I have had required me Read More…
[responsive_vimeo http://vimeo.com/62333394] Video: Two final presentations for the Greenway / Central Artery Parcel 9 at public meeting hosted by property owner Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) on March 20, 2013 at Mariner’s House in Boston’s North End. Presenting are (1) Blackstone Market by Cresset Group / DeNormandie Cos. and (2) Haymarket Square by Normandy Partners Read More…
A friend recently commented that she thought the Eliot School was in trouble under the new school assignment plan, approved by the Boston School Committee last week. And she made it very clear that a lot of other parents feel the same way. I was surprised at that reaction. But I shouldn’t have been – Read More…
Quattro, the newest North End restaurant from Frank DePasquale, opened to the public on Wednesday night at 264 Hanover Street at the corner of Parmenter Street. Featuring table and counter service, Quattro replaces the self-serve Il Panino Express, previously operated by Mr. DePasquale at the same location. The new spot features a menu of “greatest Read More…
March 30, 2013 will be the “last supper”at NEBO North End. The native North End Pallotta Sisters, Carla & Christine, are moving NEBO to Atlantic Wharf at 520 Atlantic Avenue. Rumors are circulating about something new on N. Washington Street, but you will have to wait for that news. In the meantime, try the NEBO Read More…
March 21st was the day last year when My Cousin’s Place at 396 Hanover St. opened its doors in grand fashion with family, friends, neighbors and local officials cutting the ribbon on the new coffee shop. It’s been a lot of hard work, they say, but well worth it. The neighborhood shop has gained a Read More…
Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, March 26, 2013, 7:00 PM Mariners House, 11 North Square, 2nd Floor Zoning Appeals and License Applications 7:00 PM – 7:20 PM 57 Snowhill Street, James Ferrera has filed a building permit application to expand the existing rooftop head house to create additional living space. 7:20 PM Read More…
Despite the bad weather on Tuesday night, the Dog Licensing and Rabies Clinic was a big success with over 30 dogs showing up at the event for licensing and vaccinations. Cats were also welcome to receive vaccinations. The open clinic was held at the Nazzaro Center on March 19, 2013, put on by Boston Animal Read More…
Early reviews have called Aria Trattoria one of the most romantic restaurants in the North End. Open for just over a month, I stopped in to get a first hand look at the new creation by Massimo Tiberi. Well-known in the neighborhood as managing nearby establishments such as Tresca, he completely changed the former space Read More…
Event announcement from Filippo Ristorante: We invite you to a special presentation this Friday evening, March 22nd, 2013, from 6-9PM at FILIPPO Ristorante, entitled “L’Aquila 3D Presentation, Inside the Closed City”. As you know, after the devastating earthquake of April 6th, 2009, Filippo and a group of very compassionate Boston-based friends, raised the necessary funds Read More…
BATTEAU-FINCHAM, Blanca Age 91, of Boston, MA, died peacefully, surrounded by her cherished husband, children and grandchildren, on March 17, 2013. She leaves behind her devoted husband Chris Fincham, to whom she was married for almost 39 years. Her first husband, Wayne Batteau, Harvard Professor, died in 1967. Together they had six children: Kim, Robin, Read More…
Holy Week at Old North Sunday, March 24 – Palm Sunday 9am – 10am 11am ~ 12noon Thursday, March 28 6:30pm Friday, March 29 – Good Friday 1pm Easter at Old North Saturday, March 30 3:30 pm ~ Children’s Easter Service followed by Easter Egg Hunt Sunday, March 31 9am and 11am ~ Festival Eucharist Read More…