The Society of San Rocco held their 2013 procession on Sunday, July 21st through the streets of Boston’s North End. Joining the statue of Saint Rocco and his devotees were the Roma Band and Northeast Italian Band. The Story of Saint Rocco Saint Rocco was born into an aristocratic French family. He turned away from Read More…
The Boston real estate market is hot again. For the North End / Waterfront, the data shows a very healthy upswing in average sales values. However, the neighborhood also has the highest percentage of properties selling below the original asking price. We may even have the highest percentage of “Price Reductions” before a sale occurs Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day: Storms often bring rainbows and glorious skies after they pass. Ruth Marchese captures this colorful sky “after the rainbow.” North End / Waterfront Events on the Calendar: Sunday, July 21 1:00pm – Procession – St. Rocco at St. Leonard Church, Hanover & Prince Streets 7:30pm – “Singing in the Rain” Read More…
Robert Church lives at 185 Fulton Street and despite his own health issues, he always helps his neighbors! Every couple of months or so, Bobby asks Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, Councilor Sal LaMattina and Sen. Anthony Petruccelli to fund a trip for the elderly. They always accommodate! These three Gentlemen are the best!! The Bus was Read More…
NORTH END/WATERFRONT RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, July 23, 2013, 7:00 PM Mariners House, 11 North Square, 2nd Floor Zoning Appeals and License Applications 7:00 PM – 7:20 PM 55-57 N. Washington Street, Michelle Holdings, LLC has filed a zoning appeal to change the legal occupancy from restaurant, office and 16 residential units to 20 residential units, Read More…
ROC NORTH END MOVIE NIGHT – CHRISTMAS in JULY PARTY JULY 31st at Gassy Park on Prince Street 7pm Free Regina Pizza, Slush, Beverages, Holiday Music, Bounce House & Slides… Special Early Visit from Santa … Featured Movie- Christmas Vacation… Please remember there is No Movie on Wednesday the 24th Teen Saturday Group will be Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day: On July 4th, the USS Constitution circles the North End on its turnaround in Boston Harbor. Diana Tomova captures it as seen from a North End rooftop. North End / Waterfront Events on the Calendar: Saturday, July 20 1:00pm – Glass Harmonica Concert at Paul Revere House, North Square Sunday, Read More…
Geraldo “Gerry” DiBenedetto, 44 years of age, a lifelong resident of Boston’s North End, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2013. Cherished son of the late Maria D’Ascoli and Frank DiBenedetto. Loving brother of Frank DiBenedetto, Anna Duarte and her husband Jose, Gilda Nocera, Nancy and Emilio DiBenedetto and the late Rocco DiBenedetto. Cherished uncle Read More…
Another successful WICKED AWESOME sunset cruise for the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park! Many thanks to Boston’s Best Cruises for donating their boat, Voyager III, for this members-only event. The Sunset Harbor Cruise is a wonderful way for members to get together for a perfect evening on the harbor. This mini-fundraiser supports our Columbus Day Read More…
Sgt. Thomas Lema of Boston Police District A-1 recently responded to inquires about the number of robbery incidents on Hanover Street in Boston’s North End. Since the first of the year, there have been 3 reported robberies on Hanover Street all in the past month. 1) The first robbery occurred on June 23, 2013 at Read More…
It was a “surprise” 60th birthday celebration for Carl Ameno as kids and friends gathered at the Mirabella Pool on Friday before the big day on Sunday, July 21st. Mike’s Pasty donated a special cake as did Roseann Matarazzo earlier in the day. Maria Shea had friends send in photos to make a collage while Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day: It helped to be at the right place at the right time to capture a rainbow this week, as did Forbes Dewey in this terrific Greenway photo with the iconic Custom House tower. North End / Waterfront Events on the Calendar: At 6:00 pm, join NEAD in a Sports Night Read More…