[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHD36okjjuw] The North End “cycle track” proposal was presented this week to move the current bike lanes along Commercial Street and Atlantic Avenue off the road and elevate them to be flush with the pedestrian sidewalks. The existing bike lanes will be removed and replaced with a 10-foot wide, 2-way colored pathway along the Read More…
This week, we found links including the latest North End cannoli contest, updates on the Government Center Garage redevelopment and a restaurant on Hanover Street rising in the ranks. Whether you stop in at Goody Glover’s for a round or to help track down the yoga shoe thief, be sure to take a few minutes and Read More…
Bank Robbery: The Santander Bank (formerly Sovereign) at 287 Hanover Street was held up on Thursday morning. According to Universal Hub, the robber (male, 6’2″ with black hair) gave the teller a note demanding money wearing a gray hoodie and a Red Sox cap with a large, off-center B. Other North End / Waterfront crime Read More…
The Old North Church is hosting her annual brass polishing party on Saturday, November 23 from 9:00 until 12:00 in the church parish house. Volunteers polish two three hundred year old chandeliers and twelve 150 year-old sconces. The two twelve branch chandeliers were imported from Europe and installed in the church in 1724. Each chandelier Read More…
The St. Leonard Choral Society is planning its annual Christmas Concert this year on December 14, 2013, at 6PM, at Sacred Heart Church in the North End. We will be featuring music ranging from Nutcracker and In Notte Placida to The First Nowell and Tu Scendi dalle Stelle. Also, December 7th, 2pm we are going to Read More…
Longtime North End tailor, Vittorio Recupero, was identified by State Police as the victim of an I-95 car accident on Tuesday night about 8:30 pm. Recupero’s shop was located at 121 Salem Street. A 71-year-old Wakefield resident, Recupero reportedly pulled over his Hyundai Tucson in the breakdown lane on Interstate I-95 in the Reading area. Read More…
When the academic day draws to a close, activities in the after school program at St. John’s School launch into full swing. Children are guided in an enriching program that focuses on extracurricular activities that address the needs and interests of the whole child. “We are having a great year in the after school program” Read More…
Dear Residents & Businesses of the North End: Allied Films is currently in production of the feature film The Business Trip, starring Vince Vaughn, which is scheduled to film outside the Fairmont Battery Wharf & Boston Water Boat Marina on Friday, November 22 & Monday 25. Filming will start near the Fairmont on Friday morning Read More…
by Meredith Halsey On the evening of November 14, 2013, the North End Historical Society and the Mariners House presented a hands-on lecture on tracing your Italian family roots. Rhonda McClure, a nationally-recognized expert from the New England Historic Genealogical Society, conducted the program. Ms. McClure began the program with tips on how to start Read More…
Thursday, November 21, is the Great American Smoke Out. It’s the day that the American Cancer Society challenges smokers to quit smoking for 1 day. It also provides an opportunity to educate people about the tools that are available to help them quit and stay quit. Here are some facts from the American Cancer Society: Read More…
COPPOLA Adele M. (Reppucci) of Boston’s North End on November 18, 2013. Beloved wife of Anthony D. Coppola Jr. Loving mother of Anthony D. Coppola III of the North End. Cherished grandmother of Anthony, Alena and Vincent all of the North End. Dear sister of Matthew Reppucci of Methuen, Cynthia Reppucci of Melrose, Carmen Reppucci Read More…
At its annual meeting on October 9th, the Friends of the North End Branch Library elected the following officers to serve for the next 12 months. President- Donna Wells Vice-President- Jean Casale Treasurer- Sean Brennan Secretary- Jim Salini The Friends would also like to thank Robin Ardito (former President) and Paula Luccio (former Vice-President) for Read More…