Parla is the name of a newly themed Italian restaurant soon to open in Boston’s North End at 230 Hanover Street. The location was previously occupied by Il Villaggio before it closed last year for renovations. While the owner is the same, a new executive chef, staff, menu and interior is expected to bring a Read More…
At the request of (incoming) Sgt. Chin, the April 2014 North End Public Safety Meeting scheduled for this Thursday 4/3/14 has been cancelled. Per a previous post on this site, we welcome you to join us in congratulating and wishing Lieutenant Tom Lema the best of luck in his new position: Thursday, April 3rd @ 5:00pm Read More…
Can you tell us a little about your background and how long have you been a teacher at St. John School? I was born in England near Winsor, I then lived in Liverpool, Edinburgh and London. I attended the University of Aberystwyth in Wales, where I graduated with an Honors degree in Human Geography before Read More…
On the last day of March, it’s time for one last look at Winter 2014. Here is a twilight photo from January at the Christopher Columbus Park trellis. “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 Read More…
Mary M. (Bramante) Costanzo of Boston’s North End on March 27, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Anthony J. Costanzo. Loving sister of Domenica Sicari and her husband Joseph of Somerville, Concetta Mirisola and her late husband Thomas of Braintree, Rose Pagliarulo and her late husband Joseph of Reading, the late James Bramante and his Read More…
Our weekly events post is featured every Sunday to bring you a detailed and organized list of community happenings for the week ahead. A compilation of local events, ranging from public meetings, to fundraisers, special events and more! Sunday, March 30 North End Restaurant Week – Sunday Through Friday It is that time of year again, Read More…
Residents on Commercial, Foster and Henchman Streets reported a power outage on Sunday night starting at approximately 9:00 pm. Streetlights remained on but traffic signals were out and buildings went dark, according to Twitter reports. By about 10:30 pm, power had returned. We have not seen any specific reports from NStar, other than general weather Read More…
by Peter Petrigno I was recently referenced in a comment stream as the one “who conceived and forcefully pursued the 55-foot height limit initiative.” The article was NEWRA Response to NEWNC Proposal: “Reality Trumps Nostalgia.” It pleased me to see that after all these years some in the North End remember how I secured both Read More…
Today’s photo is another early morning sunrise photo, this time at Long Wharf, shared by Eric Ambrette. “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 title, date taken and a Read More…
Chris Herren, former NBA player and High School All-American, spoke at a community forum on Saturday, March 29th in the North End hosted by Boston Mayor Marty Walsh. The Nazzaro Center gymnasium was filled with many youths and residents of all ages to listen to Herren’s story of drug addiction and recovery. The event was Read More…
Rose Mary (DiBisceglia) Lorusso of Boston’s North End on March 28, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Lorusso. Loving mother of Daniel Lorusso and his wife Linda of Forestdale, MA. Cherished grandmother of Christopher Lorusso and Danielle Lorusso, both of Forestdale, MA. Dear sister of Mario DiBisceglia and his wife Annette of Mansfield, Read More…
Last week the North End Athletic Association held an awards night for its’ 2013 Youth Soccer Program. There were over 120 children who participated in the program this year. The soccer league was composed of boys and girls age 4 to 12. They played on Saturday mornings from September to November. The league is run Read More…