While hanging out on the playground at the Eliot after school on Tuesday, about 20 fully uniformed drummers and fifers trickled onto the Prado. They are the William Diamond Junior Fife and Drum Corps from Lexington, Mass. The corps was there for the photo shoot with Joe Perry. I heard that it was his idea Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTTv7M6kEqc] Restaurant Rigoletto (former Sapori di Napoli / Cafe Napoli) at 115-117 Salem Street presented to the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) meeting on March 10, 2014 at the Nazzaro Community Center, North End, Boston. Represented by Attorney Diane Modica, Salem Group LLC owners Clara Diaz, Nestor Patino and chef Alex returned Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association isn’t the only neighborhood group that has concerns over the Government Center Garage project. See what the Beacon Hill Civic Association and the West End Civic Association also question about the proposal. Get your history fix with a comic take on a historical version of a speech by former Hanover Read More…
The Good Neighbor Recognition Award for March 2014 was given to Joan Murphy for her work at Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park. The award was presented by NEWRA Recognition Committee Chair Janet Gilardi on behalf of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). Joan volunteers her time in Columbus Park almost every day using her metal Read More…
The following response is from the Executive Committee of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) regarding the proposal to unify the two groups by members of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC). Reality trumps nostalgia The March 11 proposal published by the members of the North End Neighborhood Council missed an Read More…
There are some new Canadian ships at the Charlestown Navy Yard next to the USS Constitution and clearly visible from the North End side of the harbor. Solve the jigsaw puzzle to put the ships and harbor scene together. It’s only 35 pieces! Post your best time in the comments section. [Your web browser does Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-A0Wv2a1Oo] Video: North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) meeting on March 10, 2014 regarding a zoning variance request at 210 Endicott Street. At 210 Endicott Street, Robert DelloRusso has applied to the Zoning Board of Appeals to remove the existing structure to construct a five story building with 4 residential units (2 bedrooms Read More…
City archeologist Joe Bagley will present the results of Clough House dig at the Old North Church on Thursday, March 13 at 7:00 pm. It looks like the snow will stay north of Boston, so the Old North Foundation spring lecture series can finally begin. The colonial chocolate lecture by Dr. Timothy Walker has been Read More…
Springtime in Paris! Join the Friends of the North End Branch Library to celebrate Spring at the 5th Annual Fundraiser! Thursday, March 20, 2014Fairmont Battery Wharf Hotel6:30pm-9:00$45/person for members; $55 for non-members Visit www.friendsnelibrary.org to purchase tickets. Checks can also be made out to “Friends of the NE Branch Library” and mailed to P.O. Box Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OerMHsD3rDk] Video: North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) meeting on March 10, 2014 at the Nazzaro Center. Goody Glover’s, 48-50 Salem St., owner Dan McMyler presented his application for a change in the closing hour from 1 a.m. to 2 a.m on his all-alcohol, 7-day license. The patio closes at 9 p.m. so Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XG4xhmMNTg] The March 10, 2014 meeting of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) started with several community reports as shown in the attached video. 00:00 Welcome, Call to Order & Roll Call by NEWNC President Philip Frattaroli 00:40 Meeting Protocol by NEWNC Vice President, John Pregmon 01:10 Report by Nicole Leo, Mayor Read More…
News from Boston College High School: Michael Laposata of the North End, a sophomore member of the Boston College High School’s FIRST* Robotics team, traveled to Nashua , NH on March 1 to compete in the Granite State District event against 38 other New England Robotics teams. The BC High team named their Robot FRC Read More…