After weeks of speculation, a note appeared on the closed doors of Piccola Venezia at 263 Hanover Street this weekend. After 32 years we have closed our doors. Thank you to all our loyal customers over the years. The space is rumored to be an expansion by the adjacent Modern Pastry Shop, according to Read More…
As if it didn’t rain enough on Sunday, Monday morning, the start of the long work week always seem to be a bit of a downer. Work days usually consist of meetings, and possibly some exercise – this week is no different. Public Meetings will be taking place throughout the week and Stephen’s Run, a Read More…
Despite the rainy weather, Old North’s annual Blessing of the Animals Ceremony brought plenty of pets and humans to the Prado on Sunday afternoon. The service commemorates the life of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. Rev. Steve Ayers, Vicar of the Old North Church, gave readings from scripture and prayers. New Read More…
Can you tell us a little about your background? How long have you been a teacher at St. John School? I am from western Massachusetts, and I have two younger sisters, Nancy, and Caroline. This is my ninth year at St. John School. What attracted you to teaching? As a college student, I worked summers Read More…
Bartolomew T. Papa of Boston’s North End passed away on Wednesday October 2nd, 2013. Beloved husband of Annette Sutera Papa of Boston’s North End. Devoted father of Patricia “Patte” Papa and Vincent Federico, and Joyce Papa Amoroso and Ralph Amoroso, all of Boston’s North End. Dear brother of Anthony Papa of Wakefield, and the late Read More…
You have seen or heard about Street Pianos Boston, 75 pianos around the city, in honor of the Celebrity Series of Boston’s 75th anniversary. One of the most important stories behind the pianos’ success is courtesy of a North End school. All of the piano technicians, who have been running around the city keeping the Read More…
The annual kick off of Italian Heritage Month was held on October 1, 2013 at the Grand Staircase of the State House. The 2013 Italian American Month Award recipients were Mayor Thomas M. Menino, Public Service Award, and Alessandro Golkar, Rising Young Professional Award. Once again the generosity of Donato Frattaroli and the Frattaroli Family Read More…
The NEAA-Nazzaro Center Small Fry Basketball League, one of the most popular programs run out of the center, is about to begin again for its 41st season! The various levels of the league provide winter long basketball instructional and (mildly) competitive basketball for Boys and Girls Ages 4-14. The games/instruction are held on Thursday/Friday Evenings Read More…
Did you see the SMILE Mass Amazing Race teams running around the North End / Waterfront on Saturday? In its fourth year, the teams performed a series of tasks to raise money for Small Miracles in Life Exist (SMILE Mass). We caught up with a few teams, shown above, delivering cupcakes to North End resident, Read More…
The long vacant building on Cross Street near the corner of Endicott Street was torn down this week, next to J. Pace. The one story structure had a sign that said “Cigars” on it from when it was a retail shop. We have not heard any plans for the property other than the usual talk Read More…
The Friends of the North End Branch Library dedicated the newly restored Palazzo Ducale diorama this week and celebrated the completion of this special project. Featured speakers included Gene & Corinne Reppucci, representing Gene’s late mother Anna Reppucci and the Memorial Trust that funded the diorama restoration of the famous Venice, Italy landmark. Anna Reppucci Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxltKD8FbOM] Video: North End Public Safety Meeting, October 3, 2013 at the Nazzaro Center, North End, Boston Boston Police Captain James Hasson has been assigned to BPD District A-1 (North End / Waterfront, Charlestown, Chinatown, Beacon Hill and Downtown Boston) replacing Captain Thomas Lee who recently resigned to take the Chief of Police position Read More…