Aurora M. (Lacrimosa) Rugnetta, 85 years of age, of Boston’s North End, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2013. Cherished daughter of the late Philomena (Lazzaro) and Ralph Lacrimosa. Beloved wife of the late Philip S. Rugnetta. Loving mother of Grace A. Rugnetta of Boston, Joseph W. Rugnetta and his wife Susan of Medfield, Philip Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day Curious onlookers on Hanover St. on Saturday afternoon gawking at the Rolls-Royce. Did you take a cool photo? Have it featured by submitting it here. Please include a title, date taken and a sentence or two describing the photo. See more neighborhood photos under the “Photos & Videos” menu and Read More…
Kelly Lynn Fagan and Philip Arthur Frattaroli were married on March 9, 2013 at St. Stephen’s Church in Boston’s North End. Parents of the Bride are Mark & Elaine Fagan. Parents of the Groom are Filippo & Anna Frattaroli. The Maid of Honor was Julie Fagan. Philip chose not to have a Best Man to Read More…
Snow could not keep over 125 Friends of the North End Branch Library from coming out on Thursday night to support the neighborhood library. This was the 4th annual fundraiser by the Friends group held at the Fairmont Battery Wharf Hotel on March 7, 2013. This year’s honoree at the fundraiser was Al Natale for Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day It was a messy storm and now there are huge puddles on every corner. This dog didn’t like it one bit and finally had to be carried across the street. It’s a dog’s life. See more neighborhood photos from the storm. Did you take a cool photo? Have it featured Read More…
The weather forecasters were only off by about 10 inches as it kept snowing (and snowing). After trudging through the snow, sit back and see how pretty is all looks in these photos. There have been plenty of snow storm pictures this winter, so I added a bit of funky filtering to this gallery set. Read More…
News from Boston College High School: Matthew L. Nescio ’14 and Michael Laposata ‘16 of the North End achieved High Honors for the Second 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. Nicholas A. Benning ’15 and Read More…
There are only two reported incidents on this week’s Boston Police Journal Log for the North End / Waterfront area, courtesy of BPD District A-1. Unfortunately one of them is a daytime residential break-in. Breaking & Entering – Residential 03/05/13 7:50 am – 5:10 pm 21 Cleveland Place resident reports an unknown person pushed in Read More…
There were many proud North Enders as part of the Sons of Liberty. Paul Revere gets most of the attention, but an emerging online archive is highlighting the exploits of North End hero Dr. and Major General Joseph Warren. Dr. Joseph Warren on the Web is actively archiving the life of this Hanover Street resident Read More…
Last week, our sexton brought a UPS box addressed to me into my office. I wasn’t expecting anything and was surprised by the weight of the package. We opened it up to discover a headstone, not something you get in the mail every day. The headstone was accompanied by a picture of a young sailor Read More…
MAPVI & Perkins School for the Blind Invite you to a Beeping Spring Egg Hunt! Saturday, March 30th 10:00 am We’ll meet at the Grousbeck Center on the Perkins campus in Watertown for snacks, crafts and an egg hunt. The eggs will be in three separate areas: one for children with vision, one for children Read More…
Date: March 14, 2013 Time: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Location: Nazzaro Center, 30 North Bennet Street Conversation with At-Large City Councilor Felix Arroyo 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM Councilor Arroyo will discuss his city priorities for 2013 and answer questions from residents. Reports 7:30 PM – 7:40 PM · President’s Report · Membership Committee Read More…