[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HwO3hJpqRE] The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) met on April 14, 2014 to discuss and consider several community initiatives. A summary of the issues discussed and the results for voting items are shown below. (The numbers in parenthesis refer to times in the above video so you can jump to areas of Read More…
St. John School welcomed CBS Boston Reporter Paula Ebben and WBZ-TV 4 to our school to film an “Eye on Education” story about our school’s tower garden. “Eye on Education” is a series that features a weekly segment on the five o’clock news about something educational and innovative going on in a local school. Paula Read More…
The following news release is from Pine Street Inn regarding North Ender Beth Conway’s upcoming Marathon run. Beth Conway of Boston’s North End is running the 2014 Boston Marathon in support of the Pine Street Inn. This is Beth’s first marathon, and she is excited to run on behalf of and fundraise for Pine Street’s Read More…
With literally thousands of 6th and 8th graders across the city trying to place the first step of their future on the most solid footing possible, 13 North End/Nazzaro youth hit the equivalent of the academic lottery by gaining entrance into one of the three prestigious public schools in the Boston school system. But unlike Read More…
There is a lot of action on the young person’s front. City fathers and mothers are trying to attract people age 20 to 34. Mayor Menino created an initiative called ONEin3 to engage that age group and help Boston serve their needs. He championed the Seaport District’s micro-apartments to house the young employees of the Read More…
In advance of a public meeting next week, the Boston Redevelopment Authority has released a draft planning document for the Downtown Waterfront. If you’ve been following our coverage and meeting videos for the Downtown Waterfront Municipal Harbor Plan then you have already seen some of these concepts. However, this is the first time a draft Read More…
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. Enjoy your Easter weekend and get ready for Patriot’s Day and Marathon weekend! Monday, April 14 Read More…
The Good Neighbor Recognition Award recipients for April 2014 are the Friends of the North End Branch Library – Garden Committee for their volunteer work at attending to the library’s needs and beautification on a weekly basis. The award was presented by NEWRA Recognition Committee Chair Janet Gilardi on behalf of the North End / Waterfront Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqhzkgddh1Y] Marchelle Jacques-Yarde, Outreach Coordinator for Design and Construction of the Boston Parks Department, talked to members of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) on April 10th about capital planning projects for the North End parks. Some specific areas of concern include the Copp’s Hill Terrace and Prado – Paul Revere Mall. Read More…
It is opening week for Parla, an Italian speakeasy at 230 Hanover Street (formerly Il Villaggio) in Boston’s North End. The new team in charge has completely revamped the place, led by Vince D’Angelo. Having come from Royale, Vince developed the Parla concept of an Italian-themed speakeasy with a working class feel. An opening release Read More…
A large social event for North End / Waterfront residents was held this week by the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP). The group signed up several new members and everyone enjoyed appetizers courtesy of Tia’s on the Waterfront. FOCCP is an all-volunteer non-profit organization that works with the Boston Parks Department to further the Read More…
Fitness lifestyle photographer and North End resident, Lucie Wicker, recently finished a personal project about people running the 2014 Boston Marathon. The photos show environmental portraits of runners who live and train in the Boston area. Their personal stories – who they are and why they run – are featured along with their portraits. One Read More…