It has been a noisy January in the North Street area of Boston’s North End with two major construction projects in progress. Much of the attention is focused on the underground work going on from the Callahan Tunnel rehabilitation, but there is also a major “above ground” project to replace the brick facade on the vent Read More…
Registration for our 2014 baseball season is underway. The NEAA is proud to sponsor baseball for boys and girls ages 4-21! Please go to neaabaseball.org to sign up. Here is a list of our programs: T-Ball (recommended ages 4 & 5 but we will be flexible based on ability shown at the baseball field): This Read More…
Reported incidents from this week’s Boston Police Journal Log are shown below, courtesy of BPD District A-1. 01/18/2014 – 75 CHARTER ST LARCENY NON-ACCESSORY FROM VEH. UNDER $50 01/18/2014 – 241 HANOVER ST TOWED MOTOR VEHICLE 01/18/2014 – 266 COMMERCIAL ST VIOLATION – RESTRAINING ORDER 01/19/2014 – 304 HANOVER ST INVESTIGATE PERSON 01/19/2014 – 224 Read More…
Boxing champions Rocky Marciano and the North End’s own Tony DeMarco were good friends. This throwback photo appeared in the April 8, 1955 Italian News a few days after DeMarco won the Welterweight Boxing Championship of the World. The pre-fight printing of the win was a big scoop for the local newspaper. Tony DeMarco, the Read More…
The top posts of last week feature some issues with public safety in terms of police activity and dirty needles. History of the Great Brink’s Robbery which took place 64 years ago is accompanied by 10 hidden North End historical sights that prove to be an interesting read. Get details about the future of Davide Restaurant and Read More…
The Good Neighbor Recognition Award for January 2014 was presented to Bennett and Richard Molinari at Sacred Heart Church in North Square. The award was presented by NEWRA Recognition Committee Chair Janet Gilardi on behalf of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). The monthly award is voted by NEWRA’s Executive Committee and given to Read More…
MULLEN JOSEPH (BFD) of South Boston, Jan. 21, 2014. Son of the late Martin H., Sr. (Ret. BFD) & Alice “Sis” (Keefe) Mullen. Husband of Karen (Laurinaitis) Mullen. Loving father of Michael of Woburn, Heather & Christine of South Boston. Kathleen & husband William McDermott of Dorchester. Beloved “Papa” of Adria Mullen. Loving brother of Read More…
Once again, a sizable segment of Nazzaro Center members (and their parents) are enjoying the cold, stormy, snowy winter. It’s all the better to enjoy one or more of the five opportunities the center offers its members to ski or board at a very affordable price. As it has for over 40 years, the youth Read More…
It is a frigid January winter’s night. The outside thermometer reads 8 degrees Fahrenheit with a forecast of 2 degrees overnight. For some reason, it reminded me to finally edit and post photos that I took last Fall of the Frost Ice Bar, the new attraction at Faneuil Hall Marketplace. The bar is kept at Read More…
Some of you might not be the biggest fans of the Callahan Tunnel construction project but officials are optimistic that it could have lasting positive effects on traffic getting to Eastie and Logan Airport. See where Boston City Councilor Sal LaMattina has his sights set on pertaining to Boston economic development. American history brings us to Read More…
The snow was really blowing around on Tuesday night as I was walking along the waterfront and captured this wintery night scene. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Did you take an interesting photo in or around Boston’s North End / Waterfront? Have it featured by emailing it to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a Read More…
Organizers from the first Stephen’s Run 5K Road Race presented a $5,000 donation check on Tuesday to the New England Center for Homeless Veterans. Accepting the check was NECHV President and CEO Andrew McCawley with Boston Commissioner of Veterans Services, Francisco Urena. Representing Stephen’s Run was State Representative Aaron Michlewitz, Matthew Imbergamo, Sandra Harcourt and Read More…