Rev. Steve Ayres of Old North Church shares this photo as the archaeological dig begins behind the 1715 Clough House. They hope to find artifacts and features associated with those who have occupied the house over the past 300 years. “Joshua had an easier time with the walls of Jericho!” he quips. Follow the dig Read More…
General plans have been put forth by Delaware North, owner of TD Garden, and Boston Properties (Atlantic Wharf developer) for a huge new development on the Causeway Street parking lot site in front of the TD Garden arena. The proponents are calling for two 400 foot towers (28 stories) with a mixed use of offices, Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kepAB9APEU0] The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council voted 7-0 in support of a request by Regina Pizzeria at 11 1/2 Thacher St. to add “cordials” to the existing beer and wine license. The meeting was held on Monday, May 13, 2013 at the Nazzaro Community Center. See the video for the presentation, discussion Read More…
Mirabella Pool 2014 Registration Sign-ups begin Monday, May 19 at the Nazzaro Center Regular Rates Children under 6-FREE Children (6-12)-$5 ** Young Adults (13-17)-$10 Seniors (62+)-$5 **Adults (18-61)-$15 Guest Pass-$3/day (Must be accompanied by an Adult member) Pool Schedule: General Hours Mon-Fri 11:00 am-8:00 pm Sat+Sun 10:30 am-8:00 pm (Please note-beginning August 10, pool closing Read More…
The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy and Wharf District Council invite you to a public meeting and workshop to discuss seasonal plans for the Wharf District Parks and to obtain community input on park use and interests. This is the first joint public meeting of the Wharf District Council and the Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy and a great opportunity Read More…
This year’s Memorial Day remembrance tribute concert will be on Monday, May 27, 2013 at Christopher Columbus Park starting at 6:30 pm. It’s a free concert featuring the Metropolitan Wind Symphony and the Boston City Singers. Bring a towel or lawn chair to honor our veterans and military heros on this special holiday.
Neighborhood View of the Day: It was a Tuesday afternoon false alarm for Boston Fire at Mercantile Wharf, shown here with the ladder up as captured by Bruce McCue of Atlantic Associates. Did you take a cool photo in the North End / Waterfront? Email it to info@northendwaterfront.com to have it featured here. North End / Read More…
It was a great morning for the Mayor’s annual coffee hour at Christopher Columbus Park on Tuesday. Unfortunately, Mayor Menino could not make it this year so Councilor Sal LaMattina and other city officials stepped in to talk to residents about the parks and neighborhood issues. The kids from the Eliot School made a “Thank Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvZJCZwUBl0] The annual meeting of Friends of Christopher Columbus Park was the forum for a lengthy discussion regarding increasing homeless problems in the park, including a recent death. One of the most troubled areas is the tot lot that often becomes an encampment for homeless people to sleep at night. Parents have found blood Read More…
City Archaeologist Joseph Bagley of the Boston Landmarks Commission will begin an intensive archaeological survey on the campus of the Old North Church on Thursday, May 16. The Clough House dates to around 1715 and is currently the fifth-oldest extant structure in the City of Boston. Old North is hosting the dig as part of Read More…
State Representative Aaron Michlewitz has announced his sponsorship of the 4th Annual North2South Baseball Classic with the North End Athletic Association (NEAA) & South End Baseball. Game 1 will be held in the North End on Monday, June 24th at 6 p.m. 7 p.m. and Game 2 in the South End (Peter’s Park) on Wednesday, Read More…
Roseann Sdoia, a North End resident that was severely injured in the Boston Marathon bombings, was released from the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital on Tuesday. She received a Fire Department escort home from Charlestown back to the North End. Roseann spoke about her recovery, shown in the TV news video below, at a press conference accompanied Read More…