North End Dodgers traveled this weekend to North Adams, Massachusetts for our Annual Trip to play in the LaFesta Baseball Exchange. The players and coaches were treated to afternoon at the lake with a wonderful BBQ. At the BBQ and lake, the players from both North End and North Adams intermingled and got to know Read More…
On Wednesday, July 31 at 6pm, the choir of St. Mary’s Parish, Maldon, England will be performing at Old North. This is a mixed choir of adults and children whose music is rooted in the rich tradition of Anglican choral music. They are visiting the US at the invitation of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day: Salem Street Teddy, spotted on a Sunday night trash pile by Adam Castiglioni. North End / Waterfront Events on the Calendar: Tuesday, July 23 9:00am – Artists in Residence Crafts Workshops for Kids at the Gassy, Defilippo Park (weather permitting) 7:00pm – NEWRA Zoning, Licensing & Construction (ZLC) Committee Meeting Read More…
The contretemps over 124 Chestnut Street on Beacon Hill, where a new owner contends the building is so unstable he has to raze it and neighbors say it must be saved, reminds me of an earlier attempt to eliminate a feature of a building. Several years ago, a religious symbol rested on the peak of Read More…
Robert “Bob” Venuti, a long time political activist who has strived all his life to make the North End a safe and better place to live, was recently sworn in this month as a Deputy Sheriff by Peter Koutoujian, the Sheriff of Middlesex County. Congratulations Bob!
St. John School has had the pleasure of hiring two outstanding new teachers to become part of the St. John School family. We are extremely excited about their experience and all the knowledge they will be imparting on our children. Meet Ms. Ashley Goldflam, St. John School 3rd Grade Teacher 1. Tell us about your Read More…
The Society of San Rocco held their 2013 procession on Sunday, July 21st through the streets of Boston’s North End. Joining the statue of Saint Rocco and his devotees were the Roma Band and Northeast Italian Band. The Story of Saint Rocco Saint Rocco was born into an aristocratic French family. He turned away from Read More…
The Boston real estate market is hot again. For the North End / Waterfront, the data shows a very healthy upswing in average sales values. However, the neighborhood also has the highest percentage of properties selling below the original asking price. We may even have the highest percentage of “Price Reductions” before a sale occurs Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day: Storms often bring rainbows and glorious skies after they pass. Ruth Marchese captures this colorful sky “after the rainbow.” North End / Waterfront Events on the Calendar: Sunday, July 21 1:00pm – Procession – St. Rocco at St. Leonard Church, Hanover & Prince Streets 7:30pm – “Singing in the Rain” Read More…
Robert Church lives at 185 Fulton Street and despite his own health issues, he always helps his neighbors! Every couple of months or so, Bobby asks Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, Councilor Sal LaMattina and Sen. Anthony Petruccelli to fund a trip for the elderly. They always accommodate! These three Gentlemen are the best!! The Bus was Read More…
NORTH END/WATERFRONT RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, July 23, 2013, 7:00 PM Mariners House, 11 North Square, 2nd Floor Zoning Appeals and License Applications 7:00 PM – 7:20 PM 55-57 N. Washington Street, Michelle Holdings, LLC has filed a zoning appeal to change the legal occupancy from restaurant, office and 16 residential units to 20 residential units, Read More…
ROC NORTH END MOVIE NIGHT – CHRISTMAS in JULY PARTY JULY 31st at Gassy Park on Prince Street 7pm Free Regina Pizza, Slush, Beverages, Holiday Music, Bounce House & Slides… Special Early Visit from Santa … Featured Movie- Christmas Vacation… Please remember there is No Movie on Wednesday the 24th Teen Saturday Group will be Read More…