Wisteria does not necessarily bloom every year so we’re lucky to see it hanging in all its glory this year from the trellis at Christopher Columbus Park. The FOCCP Horticulture “Hotties” Volunteers trim and take care of the winding vines including the bark knots that have their own intricate patterns. The ladies also are actively Read More…
North End / Waterfront Events on the Calendar: At 2:00 pm, it’s the BINGO fundraiser for North End marathon victim, Roseann Sdoia, at the Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet St. See the post. At 3:00 pm, it’s Game 2 for the Bruins – Rangers Series on NBC. Sunday, May 19th, 12pm – 5pm is the Read More…
In the largest turnout of recent years, 314 residents came out to vote on Saturday, May 18th at the annual election for North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC). Nine residents were running for the six open seats on the council. The top six candidates will each serve a two-year term on the Neighborhood Council. Read More…
Four final artist concepts have been submitted for a planned public art tribute to the Sicilian Fishermen of Boston’s North End. The public art installation will be on the north side of Long Wharf near the location of the former T Wharf. Along with Commercial Wharf and the former Eastern Packard Pier, T Wharf was Read More…
Mayor Thomas M. Menino could not make last week’s Mayor’s Coffee Hour at Christopher Columbus Park, but that did stop the friendly community gathering. Helping stand in for the Mayor were Property Chief Michael Galvin, Parks Commissioner Antonia Pollak, City Councilors Sal LaMattina, Felix Arroyo and Rob Consalvo along with State Representatives Aaron Michlewitz and Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2v5Ozdit0I] The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) voted 4-3 to support the approval to continue the use of the 7-space outdoor parking lot at the intersection of Endicott Street and North Washington Street. Some council members raised concerns including the use of nearby resident / visitor parking spaces by the company’s staff. Read More…
As the debate heats up between the final two bidders for the Greenway’s Parcel 9 at Haymarket Square, this video is a flashback to the Haymarket of the 1970’s, courtesy of Lerner Home Movies. [responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDKiWctldIY]
North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council Election – Don’t Forget to Vote! All North End / Waterfront residents are encouraged to vote in Saturday’s election for North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC). The poll is open from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 N. Bennet Street. There are nine Read More…
As part of a $1.8 billion FY 14-18 capital plan announced on Friday, Mayor Thomas M. Menino designated $18.6 million for the expansion of the North End’s Eliot School. In addition, the plan includes $20.5 million for 585 Commercial Street, the building that will serve as a new downtown Boston K-8 public school starting in Read More…
A high profile pre-endorsement article in Friday’s Boston Globe disclosed that State Representative Aaron Michlewitz (D-North End) is throwing his support behind Charlotte Golar Richie to be the next Mayor of Boston. Michlewitz joins Brighton’s State Rep. Michael Moran and Charlestown brothers Edward and Dennis Callahan in backing the former State Rep. from Dorchester. Moran, Read More…
We recently profiled “Eliot School Mom” and Charlestown resident, Elena Barbera, about how she was climbing Bunker Hill Monument for a month to raise money for the 14 victims of the Boston Marathon attacks who are now amputees. Friday’s New York Times features Elena and her efforts: Elena Barbera, a writer who has lived in Read More…
An interesting topic came up with a recent buyer of mine purchasing on the Waterfront. She asked me, “Why are the prices always dropping on the Waterfront when I am getting out bid over asking price in the South End and Back Bay?” A very interesting and compelling statement from an educated, high end and Read More…