March 21st was the day last year when My Cousin’s Place at 396 Hanover St. opened its doors in grand fashion with family, friends, neighbors and local officials cutting the ribbon on the new coffee shop. It’s been a lot of hard work, they say, but well worth it. The neighborhood shop has gained a Read More…
Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, March 26, 2013, 7:00 PM Mariners House, 11 North Square, 2nd Floor Zoning Appeals and License Applications 7:00 PM – 7:20 PM 57 Snowhill Street, James Ferrera has filed a building permit application to expand the existing rooftop head house to create additional living space. 7:20 PM Read More…
Despite the bad weather on Tuesday night, the Dog Licensing and Rabies Clinic was a big success with over 30 dogs showing up at the event for licensing and vaccinations. Cats were also welcome to receive vaccinations. The open clinic was held at the Nazzaro Center on March 19, 2013, put on by Boston Animal Read More…
Early reviews have called Aria Trattoria one of the most romantic restaurants in the North End. Open for just over a month, I stopped in to get a first hand look at the new creation by Massimo Tiberi. Well-known in the neighborhood as managing nearby establishments such as Tresca, he completely changed the former space Read More…
Event announcement from Filippo Ristorante: We invite you to a special presentation this Friday evening, March 22nd, 2013, from 6-9PM at FILIPPO Ristorante, entitled “L’Aquila 3D Presentation, Inside the Closed City”. As you know, after the devastating earthquake of April 6th, 2009, Filippo and a group of very compassionate Boston-based friends, raised the necessary funds Read More…
BATTEAU-FINCHAM, Blanca Age 91, of Boston, MA, died peacefully, surrounded by her cherished husband, children and grandchildren, on March 17, 2013. She leaves behind her devoted husband Chris Fincham, to whom she was married for almost 39 years. Her first husband, Wayne Batteau, Harvard Professor, died in 1967. Together they had six children: Kim, Robin, Read More…
Holy Week at Old North Sunday, March 24 – Palm Sunday 9am – 10am 11am ~ 12noon Thursday, March 28 6:30pm Friday, March 29 – Good Friday 1pm Easter at Old North Saturday, March 30 3:30 pm ~ Children’s Easter Service followed by Easter Egg Hunt Sunday, March 31 9am and 11am ~ Festival Eucharist Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day: One of two developers is likely to soon get approval to build on Parcel 9 along Haymarket and Blackstone Street. Here is the current view from Hanover Street and the North End Greenway Parks. Did you take a cool photo? Have it featured by emailing it to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Y4EDh4I5EA] The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association voted 10-27 to oppose zoning relief for a second floor addition at 78-80 Salem Street to expand Pulcinella Bar E Ristorante. Architectural plans were reviewed by property owner Chris Young and Attorney John Russell at the March 14, 2013 NEWRA meeting. The existing 1-story building is Read More…
Larry J. Mustacchio, 83 years of age, lifelong North End resident and member of the Saint Agrippina Society, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved son of the late Angelina (Piazza) and Nicola Mustacchio of Sciacca, Sicily. Cherished father of Nicholas Mustacchio and his wife Lisa Read More…
FASTFRAME, the local custom picture framing store, is hosting its annual Art Contest for Kids. Peter Crossley, owner of FastFrame at 116 Lewis Wharf, will be hosting the contest for children, grades 1 through 5, to create a piece of art based on the theme: “My Super Power”. Artwork will be accepted in the store Read More…
The Good Neighbor Recognition Award for March 2013 was presented to North End resident, Toni Marie Gilardi on behalf of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). The presentation was made by NEWRA President, Jim Salini, on Archway Street where Toni and her Mom, Janet Gilardi, recently cleaned up six bags of garbage. Toni Read More…