The North End Friends of St. Francis House held their annual flea market and bake sale on Friday and Saturday, March 22-23, 2013 to benefit the Kneeland Street homeless shelter. As usual, there were tons of treasures at the Nazzaro Center flea market alongside homemade baked goods from throughout the North End. Mama Romano’s Read More…
When City Councilor John Connolly announced he was running to be the next Mayor of Boston, we ran a poll to gauge how NorthEndWaterfront.com readers would react to the challenge against the longest sitting mayor of Boston, Thomas M. Menino. After a month and 449 votes, the results are in. Mayor Menino handily took the Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day: I went over to Lo Presti Park in Eastie last night because the sky looked really good for skyline shots. It was cold, very cold, but there was some excitement when the meteor flashed by. Alas my camera was turned the wrong way so all I have to show is Read More…
This week’s reported incidents from the Boston Police Journal Log are shown below, courtesy of BPD District A-1. Assault & Battery 03/16/13 11:17 pm Male suspect assaulted a male taxi cab driver outside of the Fairmont Battery Wharf hotel. The suspect pushed the victim twice and failed to pay the fare. Complaints to be sought Read More…
After 25 years as a retailer in the North End, Merilee Wolfson of High Gear Jewelry was forced to close after a pipe burst above her shop. Over the years High Gear won many awards for beautiful fashion jewelry, including 2012 Best Of Boston by Boston Magazine. A message from longtime owner Merilee: First , Read More…
2013 Holy Week and Easter Sunday Schedule at Saint Leonard Parish for St. Leonard Church, Sacred Heart & St. Stephen’s Church Holy Thursday, March 28th – The Mass of the Last Supper will be held at St. Leonard’s Church at 7:00 PM Good Friday, March 29th – 12:00 Noon – Stations of the Cross at Read More…
North End Friends of St. Francis House – Last Day for Bake Sale ad Flea Market REMINDER 3/23 – 9am to 1pm. We still have a limited amount of Eggplant, Sausage & Meatballs Sandwiches!! As well as some great deals on Flea Market items – Hope to see you there! We have almost reached Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytPr2M2UzNo] Boston City Councilor At-Large, Felix Arroyo, recently visited the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) to discuss his 2013 priorities on the City Council. The event on March 14, 2013 was a part of Councilor Arroyo’s citywide community report tour of over 40 neighborhood groups. “Every job I have had required me Read More…
[responsive_vimeo http://vimeo.com/62333394] Video: Two final presentations for the Greenway / Central Artery Parcel 9 at public meeting hosted by property owner Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) on March 20, 2013 at Mariner’s House in Boston’s North End. Presenting are (1) Blackstone Market by Cresset Group / DeNormandie Cos. and (2) Haymarket Square by Normandy Partners Read More…
A friend recently commented that she thought the Eliot School was in trouble under the new school assignment plan, approved by the Boston School Committee last week. And she made it very clear that a lot of other parents feel the same way. I was surprised at that reaction. But I shouldn’t have been – Read More…
Quattro, the newest North End restaurant from Frank DePasquale, opened to the public on Wednesday night at 264 Hanover Street at the corner of Parmenter Street. Featuring table and counter service, Quattro replaces the self-serve Il Panino Express, previously operated by Mr. DePasquale at the same location. The new spot features a menu of “greatest Read More…
March 30, 2013 will be the “last supper”at NEBO North End. The native North End Pallotta Sisters, Carla & Christine, are moving NEBO to Atlantic Wharf at 520 Atlantic Avenue. Rumors are circulating about something new on N. Washington Street, but you will have to wait for that news. In the meantime, try the NEBO Read More…