Fiorelli Realty on Salem Street is expanding. How do we know? Just look in the window. Thanks to Adam Castiglioni for the photo.
Month: May 2013
Police Blotter: Quiet Week With Mostly Verbal Disputes
Another quiet week on the District A-1 Police Blotter with few reported incidents in the North End / Waterfront area. 05/18/2013 – 130 PRINCE ST – VERBAL DISPUTE 05/18/2013 – 35 N MARGIN ST – VERBAL DISPUTE 05/19/2013 – 80 ATLANTIC AV – LICENSE PREMISE VIOLATION 05/20/2013 – 24 BATTERY ST – SICK/INJURED/MEDICAL – PERSON Read More…
North End Students Graduate From Boston College High
On Sunday, May 19, 2013, at Boston College High School’s 149th Commencement, President William Kemeza and the Board of Trustees were pleased to present diplomas to 334 members of the class of 2013. Mr. Jeremiah F. York, Boston College’s outstanding hockey coach and a member of BC High’s Golden Jubilarian class of 1963, gave the Read More…
Meeting Announcement for Urban Agriculture Initiative
The Mayor’s Urban Agriculture Working Group and the Boston Redevelopment Authority has drafted a new section of the Zoning Code, Article 89, to address the growing interest in Urban Agriculture. Eleven meetings around the City will be held to present Article 89 and receive feedback from residents. The first meeting will be held on June Read More…
Neighborhood News & Views for Thursday, May 23, 2013
Neighborhood View of the Day: Patio season has started and I asked this woman outside the popular Caffe Dello Sport if I could take her photo. After all, how many times do you see a pretty woman in a red dress sitting outside a cafe with four dogs?!? I wanted to get the pose of Read More…
Incumbent Sal LaMattina Faces Two Challengers In Upcoming Election For District One City Councilor
Incumbent District One City Councilor, Sal LaMattina, faces two challengers, Brian J. Gannon and John Ribeiro, Jr., that submitted signature papers this week for the district seat in the September 24, 2013 municipal election. All three candidates are East Boston residents. Gannon is part of the “No Eastie Casino” fight against a resort/casino at Suffolk Downs Read More…
NEWRA Party Brings Out Prospective Members and Recognizes Longtime Officers, Victor Brogna and David Kubiak
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) hosted an informal social event to introduce prospective members to the neighborhood group. The party was held at the North Street Grille with complimentary food and drinks on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. NEWRA President Jim Salini explained that the purpose of the event was to promote NEWRA Read More…
Taste of Faneuil Hall Brings Together Food, Craft Beers and Music to Benefit Children’s Hospital on Thursday, May 23rd
The 1st Annual Taste of Faneuil Hall is launching this Thursday, May 23rd from 6pm-9pm in the Upper Rotunda/Parris Lounge. No better way to kick off Memorial Day than with delicious food, craft beer & live music at Faneuil Hall Marketplace. We have partnered with many of our neighboring restaurants to launch an event that Read More…
Missing Black Cat “Chance” From Endicott Street
Update May 26th: Chance was found close to home, safe and sound! “Chance” is a black cat that lives on Endicott Street and has been missing since around 12:00 pm on Tuesday, May 21st. He is described as looking like “Prince” (from Postale), but is likely very frightened as he is not used to being Read More…
Four Winds Live Entertainment License and Strega Cafe Requests to be Heard by NEWRA Committee
NEWRA Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 7:00 PM Mariners House, 11 North Square, 2nd Floor 7:00 PM – 7:15 PM 266 Commercial Street, Four Winds Restaurant, Thomas Gioia has applied to the Mayor’s Office of Consumer Affairs and Licensing to amend the existing Live Entertainment License to include Karaoke Read More…
North End Waterfront Development … What Could Have Been
The above photo was a concept for Commercial Wharf or Lewis Wharf? in a late 1960s publication by the Boston Society of Architects. The image of a “Miami-style” project was found and shared by local artist and North End resident, Nathan Swain. He says, “let’s be thankful they never got a chance to build this,” Read More…
Scholarships Awarded by North End Against Drugs & Nazzaro Youth Band Concert
North End Against Drugs presented its annual Michelina and Raymond Costa Scholarship Program on Monday May 20th at the Nazarro Center as part of the final family dinner series to close the 2013 school year. The evening began with an informative presentation by NEAD board member and Health Educator of North End Waterfront Health, Mary Read More…