North End Against Drugs President, Debra Decristoforo, accepts a $5,000 grant from the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority. For more information on NEAD, see NEADBoston.com.
Month: May 2013
North End Religious Processions and Feasts Start for 2013 Summer Season
The Summer 2013 Religious Processions and Feasts are getting underway in Boston’s North End. Kicking off the season on Sunday, June 2nd at 2:00 pm is the procession in honor of Santa Maria di Anzano. The full schedule of processions and festivals is shown below and always available at the http://northendwaterfront.com/feasts webpage. North End Italian Read More…
Friday 5/31/13 News & Views: Turtles in Giant Tank, Plus Weekend Highlights
Neighborhood View of the Day: The big sea turtles, including Myrtle, are back in the Giant Ocean Tank at the New England Aquarium. I stopped over last weekend and the news is apparently out because the place was packed. Fortunately, the sea turtles were nice enough to come over to pose for me and this Read More…
Bread + Butter, A Cafe Acropolis
The cafe acropolis perched on the corner of Cross Street is the North End’s newest buzz and bustle. Bread + Butter is the new kid on the bakery block. Pastry artisan Lee Napoli of South End’s ChocoLee has done it again. With the work ethic of a European baker, Napoli built this honeysuckle castle from Read More…
North End Chamber of Commerce Schedules Meeting for Tuesday, June 4th
North End Chamber of Commerce Meeting Announcement June 4, 2013, 3:30 pm St. Leonard Church Parish Hall Basement North End business owners are invited to participate in the full agenda at the first major meeting of the year. A question and answer period will also take place at the end of the meeting. NECC officials Read More…
Create an Amazing Race Team for the Next SMILE Mass Event in October 2013
Remember reading about and/or witnessing all the fun had last year by the participants at the SMILE Mass Amazing Race? SMILE Mass had such a great time in your neighborhood last year that we are returning again on October 5, 2013! Somewhat like the hit television show, the SMILE Mass Amazing Race is a fun Read More…
Police Blotter: Attempted Break-in and Robbery Arrest
This week’s reported incidents in the North End / Waterfront from the Boston Police Journal Log are shown below, courtesy of BPD District A-1. Attempted Breaking & Entering 05/28/13 1:00pm – 5:00am Fulton St. resident reports an unknown person damaged front entry door (pry marks). Robbery with Firearm 05/29/13 4:22pm Two male suspects stated they Read More…
Philip Frattaroli Draws Large Crowd to Kickoff Campaign for Boston City Councilor at Large [Photos and Video]
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhBDbow7-AA] Video: Campaign kickoff speech on May 29, 2013 by Philip Frattaroli, candidate for Boston City Councilor at Large. Supporters came out for Philip Frattaroli on Wednesday night at the official kickoff of his campaign for Boston City Councilor At-Large. Joined by family, friends and supporters, the event was held at Filippo’s Ristorante in Read More…
St. John School Hires New Second and Third Grade Teachers
News from St. John School in Boston’s North End: St. John School Hires New Second and Third Grade Teachers Brother Gregory P. Day, OFM will be the new second grade teacher and Ashley Goldflam will be the new third grade teacher St. John School in the North End today announced that due to increased enrollment, Read More…
Festa della Repubblica Italiana “Piazza Italia” Returns to Christopher Columbus Park on Sunday, June 2, 2013
The annual “Piazza Italia” is scheduled for Sunday June 2, 2013 from 10am to 8pm at Christopher Columbus Park on Atlantic Avenue in the North End of Boston. The event is free, open to the public with exhibits, children’s area and Italian music. Childrens performances will begin around 11:00 am. At 5:00 pm, a concert Read More…
Wednesday 5/29/13 News & Views: Storm Front Photo and Events Featuring Cannoli, Redheads and Politics
Neighborhood View of the Day: Yesterday’s photo showed the beautiful weather that came over Boston Harbor on Memorial Day. Going back a few days to Friday evening, the photo below displays the storm front as it was moving east over the Harbor Islands. A cruise ship is seen in the distance making its escape. Did Read More…
Bring Back Summer Fireworks to the Waterfront – Kickstarter Campaign
The Boston Harbor Association, along with several other Boston nonprofits, is bringing back fireworks to the harbor as part of its Summer on the Waterfront 2013! This year’s fireworks will be on the Saturday of Labor Day weekend, August 31, 2013. As part of the fundraising, the group is sponsoring a Kickstarter campaign that will Read More…