The Friends of Christopher Columbus is having a membership drive social, happening Thursday evening 3/21: When: Thursday, March 21, 2013, 6:00pm – 8:00pm Where: The Living Room (101 Atlantic Ave., Boston) We invite existing and prospective members to join us to: renew or upgrade your annual membership become a new member meet new neighbors visit with friends Read More…
Neighborhood Views of the Day: The lines are down the block at Mike’s Pastry and Giacomo’s, so it must be summer, right? No, it’s just the day before St. Patrick’s Day. What’s Happening In The North End / Waterfront: Sunday, March 17th is the first day of Restaurant Week. Check out the participating North End Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqVLd1IxOD8] Video: Tenoch Mexican at the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) meeting held on March 11, 2013 at the Nazzaro Community Center. The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, NEWNC, voted 3-5 to oppose Tenoch Mexican, a proposed restaurant with take-out at 1-3 Lewis Street by operator Alvaro Sandoval. Prince Building abutters Read More…
“Patron Saint: The Montefalcione Devotion to Saint Anthony” screening event held on March 15, 2013 at Saint Leonard Church Hall. Click any image to see full screen slideshow. Photos by Matt Conti. A special film documentary screening was held on Friday night for “Patron Saint: The Montefalcione Devotion to Saint Anthony” produced by North Ender Read More…
The Good Neighbor Recognition Award was presented to North End Pilgrim Garage at 600 Commercial Street on behalf of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). The presentation was made by NEWRA member, Janet Gilardi. Accepting the award were Facility Manager Jamie Karlberg and Abdul Mistah who does the maintenance. The monthly award is Read More…
Mayor Menino encourages family-friendly holiday, reminds all to celebrate responsibly The City of Boston has again made plans to ensure a safe and festive St. Patrick’s Day weekend. The Boston Police Department (BPD) will increase patrols, focusing not only on Sunday’s parade in South Boston, but also at drinking establishments on St. Patrick’s Day and Read More…
It was a celebratory mood at Friday’s official announcement by Mayor Tom Menino that the City of Boston is acquiring the North End / Waterfront property at 585 Commercial Street to be renovated for a new K-8 public school in Downtown Boston. Since the news initially came out, it was disclosed that the City’s purchase Read More…
A legal fight that started in 2007 over Long Wharf neared its conclusion on Friday as the Supreme Judicial Court rejected the open space and park protection arguments of a North End citizens group, paving the way for a restaurant or development at the site. The SJC supported the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) and Mass. Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boHFqHgnv7s] The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) voted unanimously, 9-0, to support the addition of ice cream and a take-out license at Lulu’s Sweet Shoppe, 57 Salem Street. Represented by Attorney Daniel Toscano at the March 11, 2013 meeting, owner Sandy Russo presented plans to introduce homemade ice cream adding to its Read More…
Larceny of U.S. Flag from North End Library 03/12/ – 03/13/13 6:00pm – 11:00am A Parmenter St. librarian reported to Boston Police that an unknown person stole the American flag from the outside flag pole. The flag pole pulley system appears to have been “pulled down” as the ropes were hanging all over the nearby Read More…
The City of Boston has launched a new pothole filling program, called “SpotHoles.” The program depends on residents and businesses to report potholes directly to the Public Works Department through the Mayor’s Hotline. Some photos of the program launch in Southie this week with information below on how to report in. March in Boston means Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day: One of the best windows to look through in the North End is Polcari’s Coffee on the corner of Salem and Parmenter Streets where you’ll find these chestnuts. Did you take a cool photo? Email it to info@northendwaterfront.com. What’s Happening In The North End / Waterfront: Early birds will be Read More…