Walking past the Armenian Heritage Park on the Greenway, I noticed that the vertical fountain in the center labyrinth has been turned on for the season. Also in full display is the new configuration of the dodecahedron abstract sculpture. This jigsaw picture puzzle has 50 pieces, enjoy! (Photo by Matt Conti)
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-ZLEKD_nhg] Amy Dwyer of the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy spoke to the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) about an incident involving skateboarders on the North End Parks. According to the report, the incident occurred this week on Parcel 10 in the North End Parks when staff confronted skateboarders that were damaging Read More…
The North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) music studios on the Prado received a face lift on Saturday with fresh paint and Spring cleaning. Six students came out from Bentley College to help paint and redecorate the building. These students are part of a community service project day at Bentley where over 200 Read More…
*Tickets are selling fast for this fun, exciting evening.* Join us for an exciting evening while supporting this major fundraiser for St. John School, the last Catholic school in Boston’s North End/Waterfront. Tickets on sale until April 22, 2013 St. John School 2013 Dare to Dream Auction & Gala to Benefit the Education Fund Friday, Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day: “Spring has arrived” is the title that Sal Lopilato gives this terrific photo of pansies blooming in the North End with the Zakim Bridge in the background amid the orange glow of the fading sun. Did you take a cool photo? Have it featured by emailing it to info@northendwaterfront.com. What’s Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JZPU6b2Jl4] District 1 City Councilor Salvatore LaMattina provided a multitude of neighborhood updates at this week’s meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). The Councilor represents the North End as well as East Boston and Charlestown. In addition to making it clear that he is NOT running for Mayor, the Councilor Read More…
There are several North End kids who just completed another season of swimming at the BCNC (Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center). The team is developing into a real powerhouse within the city league. Attached is a picture from their last practice, submitted by Cheryl Sullivan. Swimmers come primarily from Chinatown and the North End, though there Read More…
Monica’s Mercato at 130 Salem St. in the North End has expanded into the adjacent storefront and is now open for business. North Ender, Adam Castiglioni, of the Boston Hospitality and Tourism Industry Blog shares this news and photo. The old half of the store is currently being renovated and the whole thing should be Read More…
The 238th Patriot’s Day Celebration will kick-off in Boston on Monday morning, April 15, at 9:00AM with a Flag Raising Ceremony on City Hall Plaza. The Patriot’s Day Parade will march from City Hall Plaza and continue onto Kings Chapel on Tremont Street where there will be a wreath laying ceremony at the grave of Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day: City of Boston Archives shares this 1995 photo of a woman selling lemonade in the North End. Photo credit: Peter Dreyer. Did you take a cool photo? Have it featured by emailing it to info@northendwaterfront.com. What’s Happening In The North End / Waterfront: Saturday, April 13 11:00am Captain Jackson’s Colonial Read More…
What could be better than chocolate? How about a live historical exhibit of old time colonial chocolate making in the North End at Old North Church on the Freedom Trail! Located at the Clough House, adjacent to Old North Church on Unity Street, the grand opening of Captain Jackson’s Colonial Chocolate Shop is set for Read More…
Reported incidents from the Boston Police Journal Log are shown below, courtesy of BPD District A-1. Unarmed Robbery 04/11/13 2:00am – 2:30am Male victim reports he was approached on Salem St. by 3 unknown males who asked to use his iPhone. The victim let them use it and then forcibly removed his wallet containing his Read More…