The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted in support of two zoning and licensing applications at their monthly meeting held on Thursday, August 8, 2013. 450 Commercial Street, ZagCafe, Inc. d/b/a Waterfront Cafe has filed two applications to amend its existing Malt and Wine with Cordials License as follows: 1) Removal of the Read More…
After 4+ years of consideration, State officials have finally designated a winning proposal for Central Artery Parcel 9 on the Greenway. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has selected the Haymarket Square Hotel project by Normandy Real Estate Partners and Jones Lang LaSalle. The Perkins + Will designed development will include an 8-story, 180-room hotel, a Read More…
The Cheese Shop on Fleet Street has been mysteriously closed since January. Yet, the store is still fully stocked with inventory. There once was a sign saying that it would re-open. Now, that sign is gone and there is old mail sitting under the door with trash boxes (and even a lampshade) gathering in the Read More…
Saying Yes to the Unexpected is Sunny Davidson’s first book, written over 15 1/2 years. The thirteen stories span 48 years of her life and may appeal to mountaineers, travelers and Boston aficionados. Some interesting notes from the author, including notable references to the North End: The North End appears in several places, beginning in Read More…
The NEAA Senior RBI Dodgers stormed into the championship round by sweeping the Mission Hill Pirates 2-0 in their best of three. The Dodgers won game one 15-9 behind an offense led by Vin Lopriore, Nick Iudiciani, James Ditomassi Ryan Colbert and Anthony Coppola. Each of the players had multiple hits with Coppola’s bases clearing Read More…
News from the Fisherman’s Club and Society of Madonna Del Soccorso Di Sciacca: The Fisherman’s Feast is Boston’s oldest Italian festival, which began in 1910 based on the devotion of Sciacca’s fishermen to the Madonna del Soccorso (Our Lady of Help). These fishermen brought their traditions with them from Italy and their spirit continues for Read More…
As part of the celebration that is North End Pride Week a reunion softball game between the DiMasi Club and the Corner Cafe was organized. During the late 80s and throughout the 90s these two teams would frequently meet in the finals of the North End Softball League and battle it out for North End Read More…
Reported incidents from this week’s Boston Police Journal Log are shown below for the North End / Waterfront area. Investigate Person 08/06/13 11:31pm Police Officers responded to a disturbance on Parmenter St. The male victim felt threatened by the suspect whom he thought had a knife but it turned out to be a pen. Suspect Read More…
News from the campaign of Philip Frattaroli for City Councilor At-Large: Philip Frattaroli takes the Lead in Campaign Fundraising for the month of July Philip Frattaroli, Boston City Councilor At-Large Candidate, enters August with high momentum In July, Philip Frattaroli led the pack of candidates running for Boston City Council At-Large, receiving $21,175 in campaign Read More…
It’s always great to reconnect with photographer, Jeff Tamagini, at the feast processions as we did last weekend at the 99th Saint Agrippina Feast. Jeff’s typical feast procession day is to show up at the start with two (very heavy) cameras, spare lenses/batteries and a full backpack of ice water. He barely sits down from Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day: This young lady was at the Saint Joseph Feast this year when it rained on opening night. Fortunately, she had this colorful umbrella (and a smile). I was also inspired to post this today after reviewing Jeff Tamagini’s Umbrella Project and well, it’s going to rain. North End / Waterfront Read More…
The following news was released today by the City of Boston and The Boston Harbor Association for Summer on the Waterfront: Mayor Menino and Summer on the Waterfront Announce Boston Harbor Fireworks Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Summer on the Waterfront organizers today announced the return of summertime public fireworks to Boston’s waterfront for the Read More…