The combination of dominant pitching, tight defense and timely hitting helped Waterfront Cafe capture their first North End Men’s Softball League Championship over the Blumpkins in a rematch of last years championship bout. Waterfront Cafe entered the 2013 playoffs as the three seed but had their sights set on returning to the championship game for Read More…
You have read up on the Boston Mayoral candidates. You have watched the videos and forum interviews. You have seen the televised debate. The September 24th preliminary election is less than 2 weeks away. The top 2 candidates will continue on to the general election on November 5th. So, where are the poll numbers for this Read More…
Dr. Joe Mendola shares this photo and says, “These usual suspects add a touch of class and character to the North End.” “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Did you take an interesting photo in or around Boston’s North End / Waterfront? Have it featured by emailing it to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a title, date Read More…
What’s Going on Today, Thursday, September 12, 2013: At 2:00 pm, a Memorial Service will be held at St. Leonard’s Church for Maurizio Loddo. See the obituary. At 7:00 pm, the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) meets for its monthly meeting including updates on a neighborhood cleanup, public restrooms, Foster St. addition, RUFF Read More…
The Order Sons of Italy in America, Massachusetts Grand Lodge (OSIAMA), has made a late decision not to march in Boston’s North End 2013 Columbus Day Parade. Citing a changing demographic, the Italian-American organization told the North End organizers that it will instead march in the City of Revere this year. “They really left us Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7lMYnJlKo4] The Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) hosted a public meeting at City Hall on Tuesday evening to present its plans for re-zoning the Market District and Government Center to codify the guidelines established in 2010 as part of the Greenway District Planning Study. Consultants Utile Inc. and Noble & Wickersham presented during the meeting. Read More…
Here is City Council District 1 candidate John Ribeiro Jr. at Casa Maria speaking on elderly issues as well as listening to their needs. The biggest topic was college party noises in the North End. He reiterates that we need more feet on the ground “beat cops” and to stop letting officers go. The highest Read More…
What’s Going on Wednesday, September 11th: 7:30 am – Wreath Laying Ceremony at Boston Public Garden, 9/11 Contemplative Garden 8:30 am – Flag Lowering, Moment of Silence and Reading of Names at Mass. State House Lawn 1:00pm – Mass. Military Heroes Care Package Event on Greenway Wharf District Parks (Rings Fountain) The Mass Military Heroes Read More…
Gianno Mauceri shares this night skyline taken during the blue hour of the North End rooftops including Old North. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Did you take an interesting photo in or around Boston’s North End / Waterfront? Have it featured by emailing it to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a title, date taken Read More…
Less than 24 hours after it was installed at Christopher Columbus Park, the “Pulse of the City” interactive art exhibit was stolen. Bruce McCue shares the news and photo exclaiming, “Heartless!” The City and lead artist said they will to replace the $5,000 heart that creates music based on the pulse of the people who Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGUdhUeior0] The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) supported two applications at its Monday night meeting on September 9, 2013. A scheduled parking discussion with the Boston Transportation Commissioner was cancelled at the last minute due to a scheduling conflict. BTD Commissioner Thomas Tinlin is expected to appear at the October 15th NEWNC Read More…
The following announcement comes from the Boston Bikes program out of City Hall. The shared bike lane markings will be put down once Salem Street is paved in mid-October. NOTIFICATION Mayor Menino’s Boston Bikes Bike Lane Installation on Salem Street Fall, 2013 THE CITY OF BOSTON WOULD LIKE TO INFORM YOU THAT IT WILL BE Read More…