A victim of the Seaport District’s new development, Anthony’s Pier 4 held a “last call” closing gathering for staff and friends this week. Having once attracted up to 3,000 nightly dinner patrons, the landmark restaurant has seen its business decline significantly in recent years. In addition to tax problems, the waterfront institution lost out to Read More…
Congratulations to North End resident Kathy Carangelo and Anthony D’Amore on their wedding this week! Officiating the marriage ceremony at Piers Park in East Boston was City Councilor Sal LaMattina. (Photo courtesy of Janet Knott)
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJt5VqJggBc] Video: August 1, 2013 North End Public Safety Meeting, Nazzaro Community Center Subject timeline for the meeting so you can jump to points of interest in the video. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome by Sgt. Thomas Lema, Boston Police District A-1 03:30 Crime Statistics – Review of recent incidents in the last 30 days Read More…
Having lived and worked in the North End for a very long time, Romula Savino has decided to pack up her art gallery at 27 Fleet Street and move to California. Before Fleet Street, Romula worked at former Friendly Framer “Che Bella Vita” at 347 Hanover Street. Many well wishers stopped by to pick up Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UHbY29FbRY] On Friday night of the 99th Saint Agrippina’s Feast, the Society and City of Boston hosted a special dedication in honor of “Uncle” Larry Mustacchio by unveiling a “Hero Street Sign” under his home at 28 Clark Street. Larry Mustacchio was not only a proud member of Saint Agrippina Di Mineo Society on Read More…
Date: Thursday, August 8, 2013 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: ABCD Center, 1 Michelangelo St (corner of Michelangelo and Charter) The location change is only for the August meeting. We’ll be back in the Nazzaro next month. Print-friendly format (PDF) Reports 7:00 PM – 7:20 PM President’s Report Membership Committee Parks and Open Space Committee Zoning, Read More…
Forty-four years later, Prince Spaghetti is re-creating its famous “Anthony!” television commercial in the North End. This week, film crews showed up on Margaret Street, Sheafe Street and Cleveland Place to tape new scenes, captured below in photos by North End resident, Chuck Sether. At the bottom of this post, watch the original 1969 version Read More…
The NEAA Senior Dodgers (21u) have moved into the final four for the Lou Tompkins All-Star baseball Tournament of Champions. In order to get to the final 4 the Dodgers had to come out of a double elimination bracket that consisted of the #1, #4, #5 and #8 seeds. On Tuesday July 30th the #1 Read More…
The following list of incidents was reported in the past week to Boston Police District A-1 in the North End / Waterfront area. Disorderly Person 07/27/13 2:52am Male suspect arrested for disorderly person after causing a disturbance in front of 280 Hanover Street, Caffe Pompei. Drugs / Possession Class B with intent to distribute 07/31/13 Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day: I’m guessing this car (and music) parked on Hanover Street coincided with the Puerto Rican festival last weekend. North End / Waterfront Events on the Calendar: Friday, August 2 7:00 pm – St. Agrippina Feast Opens – See the poster and event schedule 6:00pm – Berklee Concert on Greenway at Read More…
On the eve of its Grand Opening, the newest Boston Pinkberry opened its doors on Thursday night to the North End community with complimentary offerings of its tart frozen yogurt. An enthusiastic group of attendees came over to 285 Hanover Street to try out the product as new associates and franchise owners, NE Frog Pond Read More…
Mayoral candidate, Rob Consalvo, held a successful meet and greet event on Tuesday night at the famous Massimino’s Cuchina Italiana on Endicott Street in Boston’s North End. Over 50 residents attended to hear Rob share his vision for Boston. He also spoke about his commitment to the North End and even got to help make Read More…