Neighborhood View of the Day:
This young lady was at the Saint Joseph Feast this year when it rained on opening night. Fortunately, she had this colorful umbrella (and a smile). I was also inspired to post this today after reviewing Jeff Tamagini’s Umbrella Project and well, it’s going to rain.
North End / Waterfront Events on the Calendar:
Thursday, August 8
- 11:00am – Rocks Talk – Children’s Program – NE Library
- 2:00pm – North End Jamboree at Polcari Playground
- 6:00pm – Greenway Zoning Overview Meeting for Town Cove – City Hall, Rm 900
- 6:00pm – Seniors Concert & Party with Al Natale’s Big Band Orchestra at Nazzaro Center
- 7:00pm – NEWRA Monthly Meeting – 1 Michelangelo St. ABCD Center (note location change) (See agenda)
- 7:00pm – CHROMA: Berklee Modern Jazz Ensemble @ The Fairmont Battery Wharf Hotel
Keep up to date with events for North End Family Pride Week.
View the details on upcoming events and meetings in the Events Calendar.
New on the Blog:
- Fireworks are Returning to Boston Harbor on August 31st for Labor Day Weekend
- Public Safety, Italian Heritage Month & New Website Highlighted at North End Chamber of Commerce Meeting
- Youths With Bolt Cutters Released After Questioning by Police on Hanover Street; Gun Found Nearby
- 2nd Annual Joi of Summer Event on August 14th to Benefit Nazzaro Center
- City Councilor At-Large Candidate Philip Frattaroli Holds Fundraiser at Lucia Ristorante
People are Talking in the Comments:
- dynex { Call it profiling.. I plead guilty as charged. But 3 black kids from Dorchester walking around this neighborhood with a gun and bolt cutters nearby… } – Aug 07, 9:59 PM
- Resident { Look, I get it – folks who don’t live in the North End congregating near where a gun and bolt cutters are found admitting to… } – Aug 07, 6:49 PM
- Joyce S { Maybe when a new contract with the trash hauler is signed but until then…they can start picking trash up at 7AM. I forget the reason… } – Aug 07, 6:06 PM
- Joyce S { I am fairly certain that by contract they can pick up trash starting at 7AM but not before. } – Aug 07, 6:01 PM
- Anthony { The bolt cutters where found hidden under a car in a private drive way, the fire arm was found under a van on hanover street… } – Aug 07, 5:50 PM
- truth { also four black youths. two were arrested – both from dorchester. i witnessed the whole thing and called the police. http://northendwaterfront.com/2012/09/residential-breaking-entering-incidents-on-north-end-police-blotter/ } – Aug 07, 5:34 PM
- Susan { I think your response needs a minor clarification – because it can be illegal to have bolt cutters in your possession, but if (and only… } – Aug 07, 5:32 PM
Join the discussion. Your comments are highly encouraged!
Boston Weather:
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Rain showers in the morning with scattered thunderstorms arriving in the afternoon. High 79F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. - 10-Day Forecast
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