Here are the Spring happenings at the Armenian Heritage Park on the Greenway, courtesy of the park’s foundation. ANNUAL RECONFIGURATION OF THE ABSTRACT SCULPTURE: END OF MARCH Annually in March, the Abstract Sculpture, a split dodecahedron, at Armenian Heritage Park on the Greenway is reconfigured in celebration of the immigrant experience. The annual reconfiguration commemorates Read More…
Aerosmith guitarist, Joe Perry, was on the Prado (Paul Revere Mall) on Tuesday afternoon for a Boston Magazine photo shoot. The pictures featured the classic North End backdrop with the Paul Revere equestrian statue and the Old North Church spire. Some of the photos included a group of children fashioned as a colonial drum corps. Read More…
The following announcement comes from the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy regarding a March 12th community meeting on the North End Parks. Come to the North End Parks Community Meeting The Greenway Conservancy staff along with Greenway Board Members John Pregmon and Robyn Reed invite you to discuss planning for horticulture and infrastructure in the Read More…
The following proposal is being put forth by the current members of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC). PROPOSAL FOR UNIFICATION OF NORTH END BOARDS During the 1980’s, Boston Mayor Ray Flynn created a neighborhood approval process to for zoning and licensing issues. In each neighborhood or sub-neighborhood, an advisory Neighborhood Council was Read More…
April 9, 2014 Update: In an apparent case of mistaken identity, the Suffolk District Attorney’s office has dropped the charges against this North End man, Ross Currier, who is no longer considered a suspect. See this post for more information. [hr] After being spotted by the victim on the Nazzaro Center basketball court in the Read More…
The State will study the costs and benefits of a public marina in the North End / Waterfront, according to pending legislation introduced by State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz. The specific location for the recreational facility is adjacent to Commercial Street behind Steriti Memorial Skating Rink and the Prince Street Park tennis courts. The property is Read More…
North End resident, Matthew Imbergamo, is running this year’s historic Boston Marathon in memory of Stephen Perez who also grew up in the North End. Stephen was a veteran who’s life was taken too soon when he was murdered a few years ago in Boston. He is also the inspiration for the annual “Stephen’s Run.” Read More…
Monday, March 10 7:00pm NEWNC Monthly Meeting – Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet St. NEWNC Meetings are open to the public. Click here for the meeting agenda. Tuesday, March 11 6:30pm FOCCP Meeting – Friends of Christopher Columbus Park – Mariner’s House (11 North Square) FOCCP Meeting – Friends of Christopher Columbus Park – Mariner’s House See Read More…
Margie S. writes in: Grandkids just came back from the Gassy and they said “Too much dog poop to play!” Where the swings are, loaded with it. Why can’t dog owners pick up? It was really disgusting – no exaggeration! Beautiful day ruined by this… The photo above was taken on Saturday afternoon, March 7, Read More…
Boston Police and EMS responded to a report of a stabbing near the intersection of Hanover and Blackstone Streets around midnight on Saturday night. Police have arrested a 29-year-old Jamaica Plain man charging “assault with intent to kill” for the stabbing that was part of a street fight, according to the Boston Herald. The victim Read More…
Can you tell us a little about your background and how long have you been a teacher at St. John School? This is my second year teaching Pre-K at St. John School, and my eighth year as a teacher. I previously taught at the Chestnut Hill School in Newton and at the Saint Francis School Read More…
The ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) recently held its Valentine Party. Nearly 60 members of the community, almost all of them seniors from the neighborhoods, came to the center at 1 Michelangelo Street in the North End to enjoy salad, antipasto, roast beef, potatoes, peas, cake, and coffee, despite the latest Read More…