The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) met on January 14, 2013 and reported on a number of community issues. This part of the meeting includes the introductions and reports. NEWNC President Stephen Passacantilli gave a report from City Councilor Sal LaMattina’s office on the Nuisance Control Ordinance and street repairs planned by Public Read More…
Nathan Swain, famed North End artist, presented his plans for creating murals on the walls of “The Flights” in DeFilippo Playground (“The Gassy”) on Prince Street. The proposal was introduced at the January 10, 2013 meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). NEWRA voted 28-1 to support the proposed murals. As shown Read More…
This scanned 1979 photo shows the power stacks still in place at Lincoln Wharf before the conversion to residential use. In front, the townhouses of Union Wharf, built into the harbor just a few years before. On the distant right, is the old Battery Wharf. Not built yet either is Burroughs Wharf. Origial photo by Read More…
Open House at St. John School for New Families and Students St. John School – 9 Moon Street – Boston 02113 Open House – Tuesday, January 29, 2013 – 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. New Registration for 2013-2014 in K3 – Grade 8 Tradition and Values You Can Count On! Academic Excellence without Compromise! Contact Information: Read More…
What’s Happening In The North End / Waterfront: It’s the second Monday of the month and that means … the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) meets at 7:00 pm at the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 N. Bennet Street. Featured presentations include: Boston Police Department – Captain Thomas Lee 115A Salem Street, Salem Group Read More…
North End resident and property manager, Olivia Scimeca, has been awarded the Good Neighbor Recognition Award by the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) for January 2013. The monthly award is voted by NEWRA’s Executive Committee and given to local businesses and residents that consistently keep their sidewalk and street gutters clean of trash Read More…
Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy Executive Assistant to the Board and Executive Director, Amy Dwyer, presented a progress update on construction of the new carousel on the Greenway.The presentation took place at the January 10, 2013 meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). The custom carousel, featuring New England animals instead of Read More…
2013 Old North GALA & AUCTION JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE THE FABULOUS FIFTIES! Saturday, February 9, 2013 – 6:30 p.m. – Coast Guard Base, North End, Boston Dear Friends of the Old North Church, You are cordially invited to the 2013 Old North Gala Fabulous 50’s Dinner & Auction to be held on Saturday, Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) heard an update for proposed zoning relief to allow a fifth floor addition at 7 Baldwin Place, owned by Anthony Bova and represented by Attorney Daniel Toscano. NEWRA’s previous support was rescinded when a conditional agreement between the applicant and a Noyes Place abutter was not reached. Read More…
The North End’s century old buildings and rooftops make quite a contrast to the development of Boston’s downtown skyline. Enjoy this picture puzzle by putting the pieces together as quickly as you can. There is a lot of detail in this photo, so I bumped up the number of pieces to 50 from the typical Read More…
There are plenty of night owls in the North End, but the type seen on Saturday is rare indeed. A barred owl was spotted on Prince Street across from the DeFilippo Playground (“The Gassy”) tot lot yesterday. The owl was injured so the Animal Rescue League responded and took it for treatment, according to WCVB.com. Read More…
As it is prone to do, Starbucks is multiplying. A new store is proposed at 30 Rowes Wharf, adjacent to the famous arch, including a seasonal patio. The company has applied for a Common Victualler License from the Boston Licensing Board with hours of operation of 5:00 am to Midnight (see below). The outdoor patio Read More…