It seems like forever and it’s not over yet, but Boston Public Schools has released three final elementary school choice proposals. The new plan would go into effect in the 2014-15 school year. It’s down to a 10 zone assignment system (replacing the current 3 zones) or no zones at all (home based options) with Read More…
Year: 2013
2013 NEAA Baseball Registration Now Open
It is that time of year again! Baseball is right around the corner. Our sign-ups have now begun. Please go to neaabaseball.org to register your child for spring and summer baseball. We will be offering baseball for boys and girls age 4-21. Practice kicks off March 18th. Here is the breakdown of our offerings: NEAA Read More…
Free Flu Clinic at NEW Health on Thursday
North End Waterfront Health, located at 332 Hanover St., is hosting a second free flu clinic on Thursday, January 24, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. During these times, the flu shot will be free for everyone over the age of 18. Children under the age of 18 are not eligible to receive a free Read More…
Winter Safety Tips from NEW Health
Here are some safety tips to help you and your family stay safe this winter. Dress in layers. Wear a hat. Wear non-skid boots. For safety and visibility, wear a brightly colored scarf or hat. Cover exposed skin with sunscreen – you can burn even in the winter. Do not shovel snow if you are Read More…
Obituary: Anna P. (Sutera) Edelstein, formerly of the North End
EDELSTEIN, Anna P. (Sutera) 83, of Revere, formerly of the North End, on Jan. 17, 2013. Beloved wife of Marvin Edelstein, she leaves her niece Lucy Giorgio-Pirkey and her husband Ed of Revere, and nephews Albert Giorgio II and his wife Mary Ann, and Paul Charles Sutera. She also leaves four grandnephews: Robert, Jason, Albert Read More…
Downtown View: Tired of “Pond”
Many Bostonians at this time of year are tired of cold and darkness. I don’t share that affliction. I like winter’s atmosphere, albeit with a nice fire to keep me cozy. But because it is cold and dark we read, listen to the radio and watch television more than in the summer, and sometimes the Read More…
The Peter Smith Trio Performs Great American Songbook at Fairmont
The Peter Smith Trio Performs the songs of the Great American Songbook Featuring the songs of Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole etc. Every Saturday night 9PM – Midnight No Cover Charge / Validated Valet Parking only $12 The Fairmont Hotel 3 Battery Wharf, Boston
NEWF Tuesday News & Views: Not So Snowy and Classic North End Photo
Neighborhood Photo of the Day: For today, a classic perspective at the corner of Salem and Prince Streets. Did you take a great North End / Waterfront photo? Send it in to be featured. What’s Happening In The North End / Waterfront: It snowed, sort of, with the heavier amounts not coming to Boston. As Read More…
Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. at Faneuil Hall Ceremony [Photo Gallery]
The City of Boston and the Museum of African American History joined with the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras’ Intensive Community Program to honor and celebrate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at Faneuil Hall on Monday, January 21, 2013. This year also recognizes the 50th anniversary of King’s “I Have a Dream” speech and the Read More…
NEWF News & Views Monday: MLK Jr. Day and Boston Snow Watch
What’s Happening In The North End / Waterfront: As the Pats end their run, at least the Bruins won the opener (hence today’s photo) and it’s a short work week for those lucky enough to be off from school and work in observance of Martin Luther’s King, Jr.’s Day on Monday, January 21st. BostonZest is Read More…
Picture Puzzle: Icy Winter’s Night in a North End Alley
The narrow alleys of the North End are distinctive, especially on a winter’s night when the light eerily reflects off the icy ground. Can you solve the picture puzzle? Move the pieces around just like a jigsaw puzzle. (Photo by Matt Conti)
Outdoor Basketball Court at Nazzaro Playground Being Destroyed by Event Parking [Video]
A lifelong North End resident, Mikaya Emma, asked for something to be done about the illegal parking on the basketball court in the Nazzaro Center playground. The matter was brought to the attention of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) at the January 14, 2013 public meeting. With nightly events at the indoor Nazzaro Read More…