[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=je9Syp35KxE] This is the second of four parts of The Haymarket Project, telling the stories of the diverse array of vendors in Boston’s Haymarket. This section interviews vendors in the Boston Market Terminal and features archival images from the early twentieth century. Vendors interviewed in Part Two include Otto Gallotto, Joseph Omessimo and Frank Read More…
Filippo Ristorante, Lucia Ristorante, Ducali Pizzeria and Ward 8 are holding their 4th Annual Holiday Toy Drive to benefit the Italian Home for Children, in honor of Mark F. Frattaroli. Unwrapped items can be dropped off in the North End at Filippo’s or Ducali’s on Causeway Street or Lucia’s on Hanover Street until December 17, Read More…
Please welcome Conor Finley as a contributing reporter on NorthEndWaterfront.com! This formal introduction is overdue since Conor has been posting regularly for the past couple of months. Still, I wanted to make it “official” since he has been so prolific that many of you have already told me how much you are enjoying his articles. Read More…
Chances are you’re not moving too much at the moment – either you’re exhausted from the shopping sprint of Black Friday, or you’re still trying to digest your turkey coma from last night. Either way, take a moment to check up on some of the things you might have missed when you were enjoying Thanksgiving! The weekend is Read More…
Reported incidents from the weekly Boston Police Journal Log are listed below for the North End / Waterfront area, courtesy of BPD District A-1. Larceny in Building 11/23/13 7:50pm Prince Street boutique reports a male suspect stole 5 Gracia dresses from the store while the clerk was helping another customer. Suspect fled on foot towards Read More…
Many will remember Benny, a familiar face on Hanover Street from Martini’s Shop. FUCCILLO, Benjamin A. “Benny,” of the North End of Boston, at 77 years of age, on Nov. 26, 2013. Loving brother of Anna and her husband Anthony Gaeta of the North End. Loving uncle of Joseph A. and his wife Mary Gaeta Read More…
The Good Neighbor Recognition Award for November 2013 was awarded to the U.S. Coast Guard Base on Commercial Street by the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). The presentation was made by NEWRA Recognition Committee Chair, Janet Gilardi, to Captain Timothy J. Heitsch, CDR Lara A. Allison and ITCM Michael Bumgardner. The monthly award Read More…
The North End RUFF team continues to be active despite the colder weather. Members met this week and spent about 2 hours cleaning up the Richmond Street dog run. With all the use the park has seen, the gravel has shifted from the back to the front, creating bare spots. With shovels and buckets, the Read More…
We are very pleased to introduce you to the newly launched St. John School Facebook page! Our page is a great way for our students, parents, grandparents and prospective families to keep up with us through social media, as well as a great way for our alumni to reconnect with St. John School!! Our posts Read More…
The City of Boston has rolled out its series of holiday programs including a small business shopping program, city-wide decorating contests and free holiday parking hours in business districts. There is also a Winter 2013 / 2014 Activity Guide with city-wide events through February. The Winter Activities Brochure 2013-14 An activity guide to tree lightings, performances and events Read More…
Once ashore, they only drove in Plymouth Voyagers. Image by Thomas Schiavoni.
EMERGENCY 9-1-1 Police – Fire Emergency Medical Services Help at your fingertips. Dialing 9-1-1 will put you in immediate contact with the Police, Fire or Emergency Medical Services. Dial 9-1-1 to stop a crime, save a life or report a fire. However, there are other circumstances that may require dialing 9-1-1 for police assistance, Read More…