Back row left to right: Coach Ralph Martignetti, James Ditomassi, Nick Iudiciani, Mike Martignetti, Greg Bilikas, Michael Rauseo, Pat O’Donnell, Bob Mello Coach Chuck Bilikas Front row left to right: Joan Figueroa, Jack Ditomassi, Ryan Carvalho, Vin Lopriore, Frank Iudiciani, Ricky Martignetti The NEAA Senior Dodgers (21u) fell short of their goal to repeat as champs Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) is working with Boston Transportation Department to protect, and increase, the number of resident parking spots in the neighborhood. Recently, I joined a walkthrough with NEWNC’s Parking and Traffic Committee Chair, Ryan Kenny, BTD’s Joe Fluery and Nicole Leo from the Mayor’s office. NEWNC is asking for Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day: Laurie captures this aerial photo of Hanover Street on Saturday night of the Madonna Della Cava Feast. What’s Going on Today: North End Family Pride Day runs from 12 noon through 4pm at Langone Park, Commercial Street. Come down for the bocce and baseball tournaments with live performances from Crosstown Read More…
A child was rescued from Boston Harbor at Christopher Columbus Park on Saturday night around 8 pm from a possible fall around low tide. Catherine captures this photo of the police boat rescue and heard the child crying (good sign).
The rain kept the crowds down, but did not stop the opening night of the 93rd Madonna Della Cava Feast, with the exposition of the image of the Madonna from her home at 3 Battery St. to the temporary Hanover St. chapel. The Northeast Italian Band was on hand with traditional songs of celebration. The Read More…
In recognition of his 20 years of service to the city of Boston as mayor, the Madonna del Soccorso Society of Boston will present Mayor Thomas M. Menino with their annual “Italian American of the Year” award during a presentation at the society’s headquarters at 9-11 Lewis Street on Thursday, Aug 15 at 6:00 pm. Read More…
Ben Dewart will be the new social studies teacher; John Cafferty will be the new art teacher and Marilyn Fissora with be the new K3 Aide St. John School in the North End today announced that they have hired three new teachers for the 2013-2014 school year. Ben Dewart will be teaching social studies; John Cafferty Read More…
The North End Athletic Association has begun registration for it’s Fall Soccer Program for Boys and Girls Ages 4 to 12 years old. Ages are as of September 1st, 2013. Registration can be done on line by going to neaabaseball.org and clinic on soccer registration on the top of the page. Registration fee is $35 Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted in support of two zoning and licensing applications at their monthly meeting held on Thursday, August 8, 2013. 450 Commercial Street, ZagCafe, Inc. d/b/a Waterfront Cafe has filed two applications to amend its existing Malt and Wine with Cordials License as follows: 1) Removal of the Read More…
After 4+ years of consideration, State officials have finally designated a winning proposal for Central Artery Parcel 9 on the Greenway. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has selected the Haymarket Square Hotel project by Normandy Real Estate Partners and Jones Lang LaSalle. The Perkins + Will designed development will include an 8-story, 180-room hotel, a Read More…
The Cheese Shop on Fleet Street has been mysteriously closed since January. Yet, the store is still fully stocked with inventory. There once was a sign saying that it would re-open. Now, that sign is gone and there is old mail sitting under the door with trash boxes (and even a lampshade) gathering in the Read More…
Saying Yes to the Unexpected is Sunny Davidson’s first book, written over 15 1/2 years. The thirteen stories span 48 years of her life and may appeal to mountaineers, travelers and Boston aficionados. Some interesting notes from the author, including notable references to the North End: The North End appears in several places, beginning in Read More…