Our weekly events post is featured at the beginning of each week to bring you an organized list of community happenings for the week ahead. A compilation of local events, ranging from public meetings to fundraisers, special events and more. Tuesday, April 29 10:00am Preserving Your Photographs at Congregational Library, 14 Beacon St. Learn about Read More…
Month: April 2014
The Gassy (Flights) as a Dog Park?
North End resident, Maria Ciampa (Pidg), shares this commentary on establishing a dog park in the neighborhood and questions the Gassy Flights area for that purpose. Hearing there’s a bit of chatter about turning the Gassy into a Dog Park! I’m under the impression that many of us, dog owners and not, already signed the Read More…
Neighborhood Photo: Taking a Break
A duck boat driver takes a break with a slice. “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 sentence or two describing the photo.
The Weekender: Body of Eric Munsell Identified, Special Event Towing, Bicycle Behavior and More
The Weekender is a weekly compilation of the most popular posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com for some weekend catch up. This week has some good reads pertaining to the quality of life in the North End: parking issues, police activity, and bicyclists behavior. Along with closure to missing Eric Munsell, who’s body was found and identified in the harbor. Top Posts This Read More…
On Fashion: Sporty Chic
The city is all abuzz about the successful running of the Boston Marathon on Monday. In fashion sporty chic is winning the race as a top trend right now. Performance-inspired fabrics and silhouettes in bold, saturated colors like vibrant orange and patriotic red, shocking blues and high contrast black & white can be seen from Read More…
Taste of the North End Offers Guests a Taste of Italy on May 2nd – Tickets Available
Taste of the North End Offers Guests a Taste of Italy Celebrate the 21st anniversary and elect the best bite in the North End WHAT: The Taste of the North End – one of Boston’s most popular festivals of food, charity, and the rich history of the neighborhood – is taking place on May 2nd Read More…
Neighborhood Photo: St. Leonard’s Magnolia on Hanover Street
Inspired by the beautiful magnolia tree in front of St. Leonard’s on Hanover Street, Robyn shares this Spring morning photo. “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 Read More…
Police Blotter: Affray at Baseball Fields Sends Juvenile to Hospital and Court
Reported incidents from this week’s Boston Police Log are shown below, courtesy of BPD District A-1. Affray 04/21/14 – 11:11pm Police officers responded to a Commercial Street park for a large group drinking and fighting. On arrival a group of 15 – 25 males and females were on the baseball field causing a disturbance. A Read More…
Obituary: Giuseppe “Pino” Luongo of Boston’s North End
Luongo, Giuseppe “Pino” of Boston’s North End, April 22nd. Beloved husband of Paula (Ventola). Devoted father of Anthony Luongo and his wife Diana of Wilmington, Joseph Luongo and his wife Jennifer of Medford, Paul Luongo and his wife Christina of Roslindale. Loving papa of Daniel, Lorianna, Joseph, Ava and Gabriella Luongo. Brother of Rita Salvatore, Read More…
Photos: Armenian Genocide Commemoration Vigil
Recognizing the starting date of the Armenian genocide on April 24, 1915, a commemoration vigil was held at the Armenian Heritage Park. Here are some photos from the Thursday night gathering on the Greenway.
Municipal Harbor Planning Framework and Chapter 91 Presented for Downtown Waterfront [Video]
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IW_sSjmssXU] Getting down to what was described as the “meat” of the planning process, the Downtown Waterfront Municipal Harbor Planning Advisory Committee met on April 23, 2014 to review a draft framework for the standards that will be applied to the parcel specific planning process. A video timeline summary is noted below. 00:00 Introduction Read More…
Neighborhood Photo: From the Outside Looking In
Today’s cityscape photo titled “From the outside looking in” comes from North End resident John Pregmon who adds, “Love our neighborhood!” “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, Read More…