Neighborhood View of the Day: The Summer of Rainbows continues with the gorgeous purple sky as seen from Battery Street in Boston’s North End on Friday night during the Saint Joseph’s Feast. North End / Waterfront Events on the Calendar: Saint Joseph’s Feast continues at Hanover and Battery Streets with a full line-up of music Read More…
The rain delayed, but did not stop, the opening ceremonies at the Saint Joseph’s Feast on Friday night. Fr. Jack was on hand to bless the statue of San Guiseppe followed by a short procession. Feast vendors were all set up for the weekend. Photos from opening night are shown in this gallery. See the Read More…
Reported incidents from this week’s Boston Police Journal Log for the North End / Waterfront area are shown below, courtesy of BPD District A-1. Auto Theft / Motorcycle 07/22/ – 07/23/13 10:00pm – 9:00am Cooper St. resident reports an unknown person stole his 2009 Yamaha R6 (white) motorcycle.
The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) recently recognized North End Waterfront Health as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH). The health center received this accolade for using evidence-based, patient-centered processes that focus on highly coordinated care and long term participative relationships. The NCQA is a private, non-profit organization whose goal is to improve the healthcare Read More…
The NEAA 16-18 year old Dodgers wrapped up an impressive regular season by going 10-0 to finish in first place. The Dodgers were led by Vin Lopriore, Nick Iudiciani and Ryan Colbert all three of whom pitched and hit the Dodgers to victory. The Dodgers await their first round opponent in the playoffs. In addition, Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day: It’s all coming together for Opening Night of the St. Joseph’s Feast on Friday at Hanover and Battery Streets. Here’s a view of the chapel under construction. North End / Waterfront Events on the Calendar: Saint Joseph’s Feast Opens at 5:00 pm on Hanover Street (and Battery St.) – See Read More…
North End resident, Dr. Joe Mendola, shares these photos and describes the situation with the city toilet on Commercial Street. (Click photos to enlarge them.) This bathroom next to the bocce courts is a shameful commentary on the city’s incompetence in providing for a fundamental community need. Unfortunately, or maybe fortunately, the stench that permeates Read More…
The NEAA Junior Dodgers wrapped up a strong regular season by finishing 9-2 during the RBI season. The Junior Dodgers were led by do-everything shortstop Rob Pagliuca. Rob played flawless defense all year and was nearly impossible to get out. Rob was a hitting machine and once on base was a threat to steal 2nd Read More…
On Thursday, July 25th, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick visited Boston’s North Bennet Street School, currently undergoing a massive relocation/renovation led by Everett, MA-based BOND Construction. Once completed, the project will improve more than 60,000 square feet of existing space, including interior renovations and base building systems replacement. A limited exterior restoration will be carried out in accordance Read More…
The Boston Public Health Commission has issued the following Health Advisory regarding heroin drug overdoes and possible adulterated heroin on the streets.
On July 25, 2013, the Downtown Waterfront Municipal Harbor Planning Advisory Committee heard from four property owners in the planning area regarding their current status, challenges and plans for the future. The meeting is part of the Boston Redevelopment Authority’s process for planning and development in the downtown waterfront area (Long Wharf to Moakley Bridge). Read More…
Mayor Thomas M. Menino today joined the Commission for Persons with Disabilities and members of Boston’s disabled community on City Hall Plaza to celebrate the 23rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Established by Mayor Menino in 1995, the City of Boston’s Disabilities Commission promotes complete inclusion for individuals with disabilities in Boston. Today’s Read More…