NEAD, NEMPAC and My Summer in the City held A Night of Magic as part of North End Pride Week. Over 35 children and parents attended despite the rain. Magician Peter O’Malley entertained the children and had them participate in several of the tricks he performed. Special Thanks to the Nazzaro Center for hosting us Read More…
The Boston City Council’s Committee on Government Operations will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 14, 2013, at 2:00 PM in the Council Chambers on the 5th floor of City Hall. The subject of the hearing is a Home Rule Petition filed by At-Large City Councilor Ayanna Pressley seeking changes to the way alcohol Read More…
Workers from the Parks Department trimmed back the trees at Copp’s Hill Terrace last week. Maryann captures these photos and gives it a thumbs up with more light and visibility into the park. Click on the photos to enlarge.
The 93rd Madonna Della Cava Feast with the exposition of the image of the Madonna was held this weekend on Hanover and Battery Streets. The Grand Procession was held on Sunday, August 11, 2013 with four bands on hand playing traditional songs of celebration including the NorthEast Italian Band, St. Alfio’s Band, Sons of Italy Drum Read More…
Back row left to right: Coach Ralph Martignetti, James Ditomassi, Nick Iudiciani, Mike Martignetti, Greg Bilikas, Michael Rauseo, Pat O’Donnell, Bob Mello Coach Chuck Bilikas Front row left to right: Joan Figueroa, Jack Ditomassi, Ryan Carvalho, Vin Lopriore, Frank Iudiciani, Ricky Martignetti The NEAA Senior Dodgers (21u) fell short of their goal to repeat as champs Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) is working with Boston Transportation Department to protect, and increase, the number of resident parking spots in the neighborhood. Recently, I joined a walkthrough with NEWNC’s Parking and Traffic Committee Chair, Ryan Kenny, BTD’s Joe Fluery and Nicole Leo from the Mayor’s office. NEWNC is asking for Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day: Laurie captures this aerial photo of Hanover Street on Saturday night of the Madonna Della Cava Feast. What’s Going on Today: North End Family Pride Day runs from 12 noon through 4pm at Langone Park, Commercial Street. Come down for the bocce and baseball tournaments with live performances from Crosstown Read More…
A child was rescued from Boston Harbor at Christopher Columbus Park on Saturday night around 8 pm from a possible fall around low tide. Catherine captures this photo of the police boat rescue and heard the child crying (good sign).
The rain kept the crowds down, but did not stop the opening night of the 93rd Madonna Della Cava Feast, with the exposition of the image of the Madonna from her home at 3 Battery St. to the temporary Hanover St. chapel. The Northeast Italian Band was on hand with traditional songs of celebration. The Read More…
In recognition of his 20 years of service to the city of Boston as mayor, the Madonna del Soccorso Society of Boston will present Mayor Thomas M. Menino with their annual “Italian American of the Year” award during a presentation at the society’s headquarters at 9-11 Lewis Street on Thursday, Aug 15 at 6:00 pm. Read More…
Ben Dewart will be the new social studies teacher; John Cafferty will be the new art teacher and Marilyn Fissora with be the new K3 Aide St. John School in the North End today announced that they have hired three new teachers for the 2013-2014 school year. Ben Dewart will be teaching social studies; John Cafferty Read More…
The North End Athletic Association has begun registration for it’s Fall Soccer Program for Boys and Girls Ages 4 to 12 years old. Ages are as of September 1st, 2013. Registration can be done on line by going to neaabaseball.org and clinic on soccer registration on the top of the page. Registration fee is $35 Read More…