North End Against Drugs (NEAD) held a successful BINGO fundraiser this week, raising $1,800 for the non-profit, family oriented group. The event featured big name prizes from many local businesses, Celtics and Red Sox tickets along with baskets, jewelry and spa treatments. At the BINGO helm was NEAD President John Romano with many Board members Read More…
After seeing a recent sunrise Neighborhood Photo, David Freed shares this 2011 orange dawn taken from Commercial Wharf looking toward the Logan Airport control tower. “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. Read More…
The North End Chamber of Commerce held their monthly meeting at St. Leonard’s Hall on Tuesday, March 4, 2014, with an agenda that covered a wide range of local issues and initiatives. Current Vice President of the Chamber, Toni Gilardi started off by making some announcements about position changes at the organization. Chris Young, the Read More…
North End Youth Hockey is going strong in its second season at the Steriti Skating Rink. Spearheaded by Coach Daniel Toscano, the program for kids teaches the fundamentals of ice hockey in a fun atmosphere. Developing and strengthening skating skills are emphasized along with proper stance, balance and agility. Key objectives are to enhance starting, Read More…
On Sunday, March 2, 90 North Enders convened in Del Ray Beach, Fl. at the 5th annual reunion of the Friends of the North End South. The event was organized by Louis Gilardi and his wife Camille who are winter residents in Del Ray. Gus Pesaturo, Charlie Copolla and Victor Passacantilli assisted them in preparing Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnBdemqq350] A large crowd of North End and Downtown Boston residents appeared at this week’s Boston City Council public hearing to support “Same Day Trash Pickup.” But, Public Works officials estimate the change would increase the city’s trash pickup costs by approximately $5 million (from $7 million to $12 million) and it’s not clear Read More…
North End Waterfront Health (NEW Health) is conducting a brief patient satisfaction survey as part of its ongoing Community Needs Assessment. If you are a current NEW Health patient please click here to take the 10-question survey. The results will help us provide the best care to our neighborhood and patients. Thank you in advance Read More…
Large retail enterprises are once again interested in urban locations. That’s the message that commercial real estate managers sent at a forum last week to members of the Boston-area chapter of the National Association of Industrial and Office Parks. I went because I am interested in the retail world. Retail satisfies our needs and enlivens Read More…
The North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) awarded $2,500 in Music Scholarships this past weekend at the 2014 NEMPAC Vocal Competition held on Saturday March 1st, 2014 in the North End. The scholarships were funded through a restricted gift from the Salvatore & Maria Pizzi Family Foundation. The audition panel heard over twenty singers who are Massachusetts residents Read More…
A concerned resident shares these photos of needles found last week on N. Margin Street. As a reminder, needles should not be touched and can be reported to the Mayor’s Hotline at 617 635 4500 or online at http://www.cityofboston.gov/mayor/24/. Another resident shared this needle photo taken about the same time last week near the top Read More…
Daria asks the question and shares this photo of cars parked on the newly resurfaced court on the Prince Street playground, noting the cars were quickly removed. “I hope, as a community, we are able to keep things looking good. It is a shame to go back to old habits seeing such nice updates were Read More…
The Good Neighbor Recognition Award for February 2014 was presented to MaryAnn Contardo Tordiglione for her work in The Gassy, also known as DeFilippo Playground. The award was presented by NEWRA President Jim Salini and Recognition Committee Chair Janet Gilardi on behalf of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). MaryAnn designs little scenes at Read More…