Authorities have identified the deceased body found in the harbor at Long Wharf as missing person, Eric Munsell, a 24-year-old North End resident who had not been seen since February 8th. He was a recent Boston University graduate and working as an engineer at General Electric. The identification was made public on Thursday afternoon by Read More…
The 2014 election date for the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) has been announced as May 17, 2014. NEWNC Election Saturday, May 17, 2014 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet St. Nominations forms will be available starting Friday, April 25, at the Nazzaro Center front desk beginning at 10 am. Signatures Read More…
Haven’t had much time to surf the web for the North End / Waterfront news this past week? Not to worry – we have gathered several interesting articles from alternative news sources and compiled them for you in this simple, convenient post. BRA approves plans for public food market Renovations will start this summer on Read More…
Nicholas A. Benning ’15 of the North End achieved High Honors for the Third Quarter at Boston College High School. For High Honors a student must have at least a 3.80 quality point average and all grades ‘”C+” or higher. Benjamin S. Murphy ’15 and Michael Laposata ‘16 achieved Honors. For Honors a student. must Read More…
A class from the Academy for Global Studies at Austin High School traveled from Texas to the North End last February to study “The Italians of Boston.” Documenting neighborhood history and culture, the group interviewed experts and individuals with first hand experience including North End resident Domenic Campochiaro, Dr. Vincent Cannato of UMass and Father Read More…
Boston Public Works Spring Leaf and Yard Waste Collection 4 Weeks April 28 – May 23 on your recycling day by 7:00am Look Up Your Recycling Day Place leaves, and yard debris in large paper leaf bags or open barrels labeled “yard waste” (no plastic bags). Yard Waste stickers for barrels are available by calling Read More…
North End Against Drugs held its Annual Easter Party at the Nazzaro Community Center on Saturday April 19th. Over 100 people attended with their children. It was a hopping good time as the kids colored Easter eggs, took photos with the Easter Bunny and enjoyed a fabulous puppet show. Also, the children were given a Read More…
After filming a 2012 pilot under the name, “Terminales,” ABC Family is returning to film scenes for the upcoming series to be called “Chasing Life.” The main character, a young journalist with family issues and a cancer diagnosis, lives in the North End. “Establishing scenes” will be filmed the week of April 28-May 2 including Read More…
North End resident, Mary O., was caught in the parade parking restrictions on Patriot’s Day and has some suggestions for the signage and car towing process during special events. With the parade, Hanover Street had “No parking Monday” posted. Typically, when there have been special events during the day, and signs don’t list a time, Read More…
Spring weather is in the April air, welcoming outdoor activities and the start of spring sports around the city. It also means Hubway stations are back in action after their winter hiatus. We profiled the six Hubway bike stations in the North End / Waterfront area, covering everything from their locations, pricing, and a break Read More…
Although the focus was on the big race on the other side of town, the North End kept up its annual Patriot’s Day traditions with Old North’s Lantern Ceremony and the National Lancers re-enactment of the Paul Revere’s midnight ride departing from the Prado on Hanover Street. The Patriot’s Day parade from City Hall apparently Read More…
Bostonians are generally happy souls. Why shouldn’t we be? We’ve got easy walking, pretty parks, convenient shopping and generally good city services. But most have the same complaints. At the top of the list are bad bicyclists, trashy streets and dastardly dog owners who don’t pick up. I decided to find out how bad some Read More…