A Stations of the Cross plaque is for sale on Craigslist said to be “from a church in the North End” by a seller named Rhonda in Newbury. The listed price is $145. The item piqued the interest of North Ender and accomplished historian, Jessica Dello Russo. Her father went to St. Mary’s and thinks Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day The statue of Italian American boxing legend, Tony DeMarco, glistens in the moonlight at the entrance of Hanover Street with the decorative bell tower in back over the tunnel building on North Street. See more photos from the October 2012 unveiling ceremony. Did you take a cool photo? Have it Read More…
The west coast frozen yogurt chain known as Pinkberry is set to come to the North End’s Hanover Street. Franchise owner, Tom Bock of NE Frog Pond LLC presented the zoning relief application at this week’s meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) Zoning, Licensing & Construction Committee. Bock has the rights Read More…
As they do every month, the RUFF group was out on Sunday morning for a neighborhood cleanup. Now that most of the snow has melted, this is the worst time of year for litter and poop on the streets and in the parks. Despite the filth, I caught them smiling here after having collected several Read More…
The Boston Massacre was reenacted on Saturday night at the same spot in front of the Old State House where five colonists were killed by British regulars on March 5, 1770. Boston Massacre Facts and Numbers Photos by Matt Conti
A new 7-story residential building with a total height of 66 feet is being proposed at 9 Cooper Street by new property owner Elaine DiGangi. The applicant presented the project with Attorney Eric Speed and Architect Dan Dilullo at the February 25, 2013 meeting of the NEWRA Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee. Ms. DiGangi also Read More…
It’s a new year and new prices: 2 Course Lunch – $15.13 3 Course Lunch – $20.13 3 Course Dinner – $38.13 Prices are per person and exclude beverages, tax and gratuities. Each Restaurant Week Boston, a local charity is selected to be our charitable partner. In honor of Restaurant Week Boston March 2013, the Read More…
Louis Finacharo is seeking zoning relief to convert an existing 4-story building at 3 Garden Court from a 3-family residential to a 4-family residential use. The applicant and his attorney, Eric Speed, presented at the February 26, 2013 meeting of the Zoning, Licensing & Construction Committee of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). Read More…
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation Invites you to a meeting of the: Parcel 7 and Parcel 9 RFP Advisory Committee Wednesday, March 20th – 6:00pm Mariner’s House – 2nd Floor 11 North Square The 2 final proposers for Parcel 9 will present their responses to Addendum 3 of the Parcel 9 RFP. Parcel 9 is Read More…
It was Friday, recycling day in the North End. This was the scene on Fulton Street, shared by resident Janet Gilardi. She reports, It was Recycling Day~~Friday, March 1, 2013 !!!! Than the truck came by, and most of it was left~~~(not surprised)~~~~it was all over the place ! Orange Peels old food, jars, hangers~etc. Read More…
Join us at Boston Harbor Community Church every Sunday in March at 10:30am beginning this Sunday as we begin this monumental journey through THE BIBLE. Beginning with the Creation of Man & ending with the Revelation of a New World, The Bible miniseries is an epic saga of warriors, rebels, poets, and kings, all called Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day The Hard Rock Café held a fundraiser for the St. John’s School in the North End. Donations were greater than $20,000. Shown in front: Nicholas Seaver (in red) and John Paul Giorgio. Shown in back from the left: Sarah Knotts, guitar teacher, Al Lindquist, General Manager of Hard Rock, David Read More…