The holiday season is in full swing with lots of parties and events geared towards giving. With a snow storm moving in and set to hit sometime today, it doesn’t get much better than this. Catch up with a Mayor-Elect Marty Walsh fundraiser, holiday events, development by the Garden, and the police blotter. In case you’re snowed in, bundle up and check out the top posts that have been flying around the neighborhood.
Top Posts This Week:
Police Blotter: Male Suspect Slams Female Victim’s Head Against Car Hood
Stay up to date with the usual suspects around the neighborhood. This will tell you all you need to know about the police activity over the past week. These reported incidents are directly from this week’s Boston Police Journal Log for the North End / Waterfront area, courtesy of BPD District A-1. View Post
Rain Doesn’t Keep Shoppers Away From North End For Buon Natale Holiday Stroll [Photos]
Nothing demonstrates the true holiday spirit like pushing through the cold rain to make it to the 7th Annual Buon Natale North End Holiday Shopping Stroll last Friday Night. A special occasion where the North End retail shops stay open late, welcoming residents and visitors with refreshments and discounts at over 20 boutiques, galleries and design studios in the neighborhood. View Post
Photo Gallery: Christmas Parade, Helicopter Santa & Mayor’s Trolley Tour
Don’t miss this collection of photos that epitomizes the christmas season in the neighborhood. The 43rd year tradition of Santa kicking off the North End Christmas Parade via helicopter. Ending with a tree lighting, and Mayor Menino’s last Trolley Tour. View Post
BBJ: City Hall to Approve Tax Break and 600-Foot High Boston Garden Project
Take a few photos of the area next time you’re down by the Garden, big project developments will be there before you know it. Boston Properties and Delaware North Companies have garnered a “blighted area” designation from Boston City Hall that would allow for a sizable tax break on the $1 billion Boston Garden Project. The City is also expected to approve the full height of a proposed 600-foot tower that drew criticism from members of the citizen’s Impact Advisory Group selected to advise city officials on the project. Read More and View Post
Mayor Elect Marty Walsh Draws a Crowd at Joe’s [Photos]
Mayor Elect Marty Walsh makes another visit to the neighborhood, this time at Joe’s American Bar & Grille. Speaking with North End and Downtown Boston constituents during a fundraiser that was organized by supporters Daniel Passacantilli, Jeff Drago and Daniel Toscano. View Post
Editor’s Pick:
Celebrating a Successful Year at the Friends of the North End Library 2013 Open House
Check out the photos of what looked like an awesome time at the Friends of the North End Branch Library annual Holiday Open House. Celebrating another successful year, the event had a spread of food and jazz music. View Post
Santa Skate and Toy Drive Draws Fun Crowd to Steriti Skating Rink [Photos]
Fun time for a great cause was the root of last weekends Santa Skate & Toy Drive at Steriti Skating Rink in the North End. Loads of toys were collected as people enjoyed refreshments, skating, holiday music and a visit with Santa himself. View Post
