The Friends of the North End Parks were busy last week planting 1000 pansies along the Cross Street Plaza planters, around the Tony DeMarco statue and in the Prado (Paul Revere Mall). Jorge Mendoza of Monica’s made a generous contribution to support the volunteer efforts of FOTNEP. FOTNEP continues the beautify the Parks in The Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day: Another spectacular year of tulip blooms at Christopher Columbus Park, captured here by Erik Lund. Did you take a cool photo in the North End / Waterfront? Email it to info@northendwaterfront.com to have it featured here. North End / Waterfront Events on the Calendar: At 7:00 pm, the North End / Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSP9xuEoeJo] At the May 9, 2013 meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA), Robyn Reed, NEWRA’s representative on the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy Board of Directors, discussed the Conservancy’s recent Public Meeting and North End Parks Community Workshop. Residents then joined in a discussion with Robyn about recent issues on Read More…
It was a special Ave Maria concert in celebration of Mother’s Day at Sacred Heart Church on Saturday evening, May 11, 2013. The St. Leonard Choral Society performed with the North End Chamber Orchestra and St. John’s School Children’s Choir honoring the Blessed Mother and the wonderful women that grace our lives. Music Director Dan Read More…
Boston.com and Boston University student reporter, Kiera Blessing, takes us through the “hopscotch” plan for the North End’s K-8 students as the Eliot K-8 Innovation School expands into the North Bennet Street School properties and a new K-8 school is 585 Commercial Street is brought to life. A giant game of musical chairs is only Read More…
Elena Barbara has started a “climbing Bunker Hill Monument campaign” to raise money for the 14 victims of the Boston Marathon attacks who are now amputees. To reach the top of the monument takes 294 steps. Her goal is to raise $1 per step, for a total of $8,820. Elena is an “Eliot School Mom” Read More…
This year, The Eliot K-8 Innovation School is celebrating the 300th anniversary of its founding and as part of the celebration the Eliot Family Council will hold its fourth annual fund Spring Fling Gala Auction on Friday, June 7, 2013 at the Fairmont Battery Wharf Hotel. The school has made incredible achievements in the past Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day: Happy Mother’s Day! Best wishes to all the fantastic Mothers! In case you did not get flowers, here are some tulips from North Square. View the details on upcoming events and meetings in the Events Calendar. New on the Blog: 20th “Taste of the North End” Brings Community Together For Read More…
The 20th Taste of the North End brought out the several hundred people to the Steriti Rink for a night of charitable giving to benefit community non-profit organizations. The annual fundraiser is celebrating 20 years and featured over 40 of the North End’s best restaurants giving back to the neighborhood. There was also a high Read More…
Important Message from Friends of Christopher Columbus Park On April 24, a 30-year-old homeless man fell into the harbor at Columbus Park and subsequently died. Police theorized he was pushed by another homeless man. It is being investigated as a murder. This happened at noontime on a bright, sunny day! (See Man Dies After Pulled Read More…
The Beacon Hill Athletic Club presents Movers and Shakers: A Summer Camp for Kids Camp Details: Taught by Amanda, camp will be held rain or shine. We’ll focus on motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and body awareness. Most of all, camp will be FUN! 85 Atlantic Ave. Session One: July 9-August 1 & Session Two: August Read More…
North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council Email: info@newncboston.org Website: www.NEWNCBoston.org NEWNC AGENDA Monday May 13th, 2013 7:00PM Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet St. 1. Call to order & Roll Call – NEWNC President 2. Meeting Protocol – NEWNC Vice President 3. Report from the Office of Neighborhood Services – Nicole Leo 4. Report from the offices of Read More…