The Bi-Annual Columbus Day Parade took place in the North End on Sunday, October 13, 2013. The parade regiments began at City Hall Plaza and continued to Christopher Columbus Park, along the waterfront on Atlantic Avenue and Commercial Street into the North End on Hanover and Endicott Streets. “In addition to honoring the men and Read More…
The first Stephen’s Run 5K Road Race took place on Sunday, October 13th and was welcomed with over 100 runners and dozens of volunteers. The road race was held in honor of Stephen Perez and to benefit the New England Shelter for Homeless Veterans and the Rosanne Sdoia Recovery Fund (See Stephen’s Story Below). The Read More…
ATTENTION: BOSTON PUBLIC WORKS WILL BE RESURFACING SALEM STREET CROSS STREET TO CHARTER STREET BEGINNING TUESDAY OCTOBER 15, 2013 BETWEEN THE HOURS of 7:00 A.M. AND 3:30 P.M. THE CONSTRUCTION WILL BE COMPLETED IN THE FOLLOWING PHASES AND WILL TAKE APPROXIMATELY 10-14 DAYS: PHASE 1: THE EXISTING ROADWAY WILL BE SCARIFIED (THIS PROCESS WILL EXPOSE Read More…
The re-paving of the North End has extended to the Polcari Playground outside the Nazzaro Center on the basketball court and lot.
Hundreds of locals and tourists made their way down to Faneuil Hall on Saturday afternoon to shop, eat, and catch some live performances. Comedy, dancing, and suspenseful tricks seemed to keep the crowds growing and the money flowing. Thousands of pictures were being taken as others ate food and laughed as the jokes kept rolling. Read More…
SHOP TIL YOU DROP WITH ST. ANTHONY’S SOCIETY – NEW YORK CITY. Come join us on Saturday, November 30, 2013 for a fun filled day to fabulous New York City. You will enjoy many Christmas displays throughout the City. We depart the club via North Washington/Causeway St. at 7:30 A.M. Prior to departure you will Read More…
The North End Columbus Day Celebration Committee hosted an evening of celebration and commemoration on Friday, October 11, 2013 at the Fairmont Battery Wharf. The reception featured music, prizes, refreshments and cocktails. This year’s honored guest was Mayor Thomas M. Menino, Mayor Menino is the 2013 recipient of the Committee’s 2013 Michael A. Nazzaro Community Read More…
October is Italian Heritage Month: These Three Flags are a symbol for me, my life as an Italian National, a Naturalized American Citizen, and a Commonwealth of Massachusetts Employee, I am proud to be all three, and I give all three my best there is to give of me! (this photo was taken by: Vanessa Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) has a new slate of officers for the 2013-2014 term. The five new executives ran unopposed and were unanimously elected by voice vote on October 10, 2013 at NEWRA’s annual meeting. The 2013-14 NEWRA Executive Committee includes four new officers with President Jim Salini returning for a Read More…
It must be October and getting close to Halloween because NEMPAC hosted its annual pumpkin painting event on the Prado this week. A record crowd of 140 children spread the spirit of Fall by painting pumpkins and having an incredible time! A shout out and HUGE thank you to John at Prince Postale for providing Read More…
The North End Columbus Day Celebration Gala on Friday night at the Fairmont Battery Wharf not only raised funds for Sunday’s parade, but also took time out to honor Boston’s first Italian-American and longest serving Mayor, Thomas M. Menino. There will be many more photos to come, but here are a few from the reception. Read More…
Sunday, October 13th 1:00 pm – Columbus Day Parade, North End Boston The annual Columbus Day Parade will be held on Sunday in Boston. Marchers will step off from City Hall Plaza at 1 PM. They will proceed to Court Street, to State Street, left onto Atlantic Avenue, straight onto Commercial Street, left onto Battery Read More…