The North End Egg Hunt was a huge hit with over 90 kids showing up at Langone Park, Puopolo Field and the Mirabella Pool area. Eggs were hidden on the ball fields, basketball court, around the bocce courts and the playground. The successful event was organized by Becca Griffin on Friday, March 29, 2013. A Parks Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day: Did you take a cool photo? Have it featured by emailing it to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a title, date taken and a sentence or two describing the photo. What’s Happening In The North End / Waterfront: On Saturday March 30, 2013, North End Against Drugs will be holding its annual Read More…
Atlantic Avenue had its share of animal sightings today. First, the famous Downtown turkey was seen around Lewis Wharf, captured by roving photographer and local business owner, Bruce McCue. Later in the day, Bruce also saw something more seasonally appropriate, the Easter Bunny.
I understand compromises come with city life. But why does this helicopter hover over us often at sunrise, sometimes for at least ten minutes? It is no stranger to the ‘hood, thumping overhead of late at 6:20 to 6:30am – with the promise of arriving ever earlier as the days lengthen. I live in the Read More…
A City Council hearing on the proposed new school at 585 Commercial St. has been scheduled for Monday at 10:00 am at City Hall. NOW is the time show your support! Think about what being able to go to a good neighborhood school means to each family. Think about friends and neighbors you know personally, Read More…
This week’s police blotter shows reported incidents in the North End / Waterfront area, courtesy of Boston Police, District A-1. Warrant Arrest 03/23/13 6:00am Male suspect arrested on a default warrant after Police Officers responded to a call on Cleveland Place for a male climbing on a fire escape knocking on windows. Breaking & Entering Read More…
These two mini-paintings show two of the carved statues of the saints, which the neighborhood’s Italian clubs carry around on their shoulders during their saint’s particular feast days every summer in the North End. The residents and business owners come out to pin silk streamers of money onto the passing saints as crowds gather and Read More…
The “announcement” made international news and at 4:00 pm on Thursday the ground was actually shaking from the helicopters hovering over Faneuil Hall. After 20 years, Boston’s longest serving Mayor, Thomas M. Menino, made it official that he will not seek re-election for a sixth term. Here is a selection of news, images and videos Read More…
Maundy or Holy Thursday was celebrated in the evening at Saint Leonard Church commemorating the Last Supper. A traditional component is the Washing of the Feet. Several parishioners from the North End took part in the ritual and had their feet washed by Fr. Claude Scrima. The service also concluded with a procession and clearing Read More…
The Greenway Conservancy staff along with Greenway Board members John Pregmon and Robyn Reed invite you to hear about seasonal plans for the North End Parks and provide input on park use and interests. When: Tuesday April 2, 2013 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM EDT Where: Fairmount Battery Wharf Hotel Col. William Sturgis Room Read More…
ABCD North End / West End NSC cordially invites you to a “Pasquetta Party” on Monday, April 1st, 2013 at 1:00 pm. Join us for Pasquetta (Easter Monday), a holiday tradition when Italian families celebrate the arrival of Spring. Taste some of the typical foods eaten with our family here at the NE/WE NSC. Where: Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day: Today is the day when Bostonians wake up to thinking about life without Thomas M. Menino as their Mayor. When I looked in my files to find a photo for today’s post, I was amazed at the dozens of ribbon cuttings and events where I have the Mayor’s picture in Read More…