REMINDER: There is a special primary election on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Senator John Kerry. To get you in the voting mood, practice here: For enrolled Democrats (and Unenrolled) voters in the Democratic Primary: For enrolled Republicans (and Unenrolled) voters in the Republican Primary: On election Read More…
A large group of North Enders came out on Saturday morning for the annual Boston Shines community cleanup. Neighbors met on the Prado and enjoyed coffee provided by the Lions Club before heading out with brooms and shovels to different streets and parks around the North End / Waterfront. The City’s Public Works Department provided Read More…
Stump Trivia Night brought out a big crowd of Young Professionals on Friday night to the Fisherman’s Club in the North End. Trivia questions were highlighted by live musical performances of The Jazz Quntet, Chroma. Free pizza from Ducali’s Pizzeria was enjoyed by all. The event was jointly hosted by three neighborhood non-profit organizations: North Read More…
World Labyrinth Day: Walk as One at 1pm on Saturday, May 4, 2013 as people from all over the world walk a labyrinth in solidarity and peace. Countries participating include the United States, Canada, Ireland, England, the Bahamas, France, Spain, the Netherlands, Germany, New Zealand, China, South Africa and Australia. World Labyrinth Day, annually held on the first Saturday of Read More…
North End / Waterfront Calendar of Events: Boston Shines, the annual neighborhood cleanup, is on Saturday, April 27, 2013. In the North End, volunteers are encouraged to meet at the Prado / Paul Revere Mall at 9:00 am. The City will provide brooms and bags. (Usually coffee and donuts too.) On Saturday, April 27th, it’s Opening Read More…
“Team Miles of Memories – Relay For Life,” an event to benefit The American Cancer Society was held on April 25, 2013 at Filippo’s Ristorante. Marie Parker Orlandi and her daughter Karen Parker Meyers ran the very successful event with dinner prizes and a raffle. Marie and Karen would like to thank the associations, business establishments, Read More…
Blanca Batteau Fincham, one of the Waterfront’s loveliest ladies, passed away on March 17 at the age of 91 years young. Together with her husband Chris, Blanca gave much of her time and energy supporting the North End and Waterfront. The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy honored her on April 26 with a special tree planting ceremony on Read More…
Matthew L. Nescio ’14, Nicholas A. Benning ’15 and Michael Laposata ‘16 of the North End achieved High Honors for the Third Quarter at Boston College High School. For High Honors a student must have at least a 3.80 quality point average and all grades ‘”C+” or higher. Benjamin Murphy ’15 achieved Honors. For Honors Read More…
It was a slow week on the police blotter, which does not include this incident at Christopher Columbus Park. Reports from this week’s Boston Police Journal Log are shown below. Breaking & Entering Residential – Force 04/24/13 Victim reports front door of his Goodridge Court (map) residence was forced open and removed was a computer, Read More…
The sign has gone up for Locale at 350 Hanover Street (on the corner of Tileston St.) in the space formerly occupied by Hanover News. Locale is expected to be a pizza shop operated by the Pittorie family. This photo was shared by North Ender, Adam Castiglioni, also of the Boston Hospitality and Tourism Blog. Read More…
What’s Happening In the North End / Waterfront: If you have tickets, tonight is the Dare to Dream Auction & Gala to benefit St. John School. The event starts at 6:00 pm at the Long Wharf Marriott Hotel. More information. It’s Stump Trivia Night for Young Professionals (21+ with ID) on Friday, 6:30 pm at the Fisherman’s Club Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_giSKU_qUc] A North End Interfaith Neighborhood Vigil and Remembrance Service was held on Thursday evening for the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings of April 15, 2013 and the brave men & women who responded to the tragedy. Special prayers were offered for the recovery of Roseann Sdoia, a North End resident, who was Read More…