It was the annual ROC Teen Saturday Fourth of July BBQ at the Mirabella Pool. There was a free BBQ, music, water slides for the kids and entertainment – the Classics. Hundreds came out to enjoy the pool on the hot, humid Thursday. Pool goers also had a front row seat for the USS Constitution Read More…
The USS Constitution was underway in Boston Harbor for her annual 4th of July turnaround. “Old Ironsides” left her dock at Charlestown Navy Yard and was tugged through the harbor to Castle Island. A 21-gun salute was performed near Fort Independence, a state park that served as a defense post for Boston Harbor at one Read More…
https://youtu.be/SaJBzt_i2NY At this week’s meeting of the North End Chamber of Commerce, a new commercial was released promoting the North End and its local businesses. Spearheaded by President Donna Freni, the NECC partnered with Comcast TV to produce the commercial. NorthEndWaterfront.com contributed some footage too. The 30-second spot shows various “This is my North End” Read More…
For the 7th year in a row, Mayor Menino has provided a Boston R.O.C.K.S. Grant to North End Against Drugs to provide summer programming to the youth and families of our neighborhood. Also, NEAD was a recipient of a My Summer in the City Grant from the Boston Foundation, this is the fourth year in Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day: Boston Harbor saw some pre-4th fireworks last week and if you’re on the right side of the North End, you will be able to enjoy the big show on the Esplanade on Thursday night, July 4th, starting at 9:30 pm. North End / Waterfront Events on the Calendar: Old Ironsides Read More…
The North End Chamber of Commerce held its second full meeting of the year on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 with its new board. The NECC is working on several promotional initiatives using a “Little Italy” theme along with “Boston’s Historic North End.” The Chamber introduced a new TV commercial, taxi top campaign, window decals, trash Read More…
The latest lobster roll news out of Pauli’s North End on Salem Street: “We have become known for our lobster rolls and have had people come in and order multiples. We thought, let’s make this bigger and better. Let’s show them how it’s really done in Boston! I haven’t seen anything else like this in Read More…
Is it a remnant from winter snow shoveling? The use of orange cones to “reserve” parking spaces is standard practice on some streets. North End resident, Andy, was walking around the neighborhood and shared these photos.
July Meeting Agenda Informed and Involved Neighbors Make a Strong Neighborhood www.newra.org Date: Thursday, July 11, 2013 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Nazzaro Center, 30 North Bennet Street Reports 7:00 PM – 7:15 PM President’s Report Membership Committee Parks and Open Space Committee Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee Rose Kennedy Greenway Update 7:15 PM – 7:30 Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day: North End / Waterfront Events on the Calendar: Boston Harborfest continues with dozens of events. See the schedule. On Wednesday at 2:00 pm, the Paul Revere House and Old North Church present a special tour of North End sites related to Paul Revere, ending with a visit to the church’s Read More…
The following poll will help the Friends of the North End Branch Library (FONEBL) focus their efforts on the needs and wants of the community regarding books, features and events. Select up to 3 answers. The North End Branch Library is located at 25 Parmenter Street. View FriendsNELibrary.org to become a “Friend” or find out Read More…
The Consul General of Italy in Boston, Giuseppe Pastorelli, awarded Filippo Frattaroli and Domenic Susi the Cavaliere dell’Ordine della Stella d’Italia (Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy). This distinction is one of Italy’s highest honors for Italians abroad who have promoted the friendly relations and cooperation between Italy and other countries. The Read More…