by Mary Wright, RN, Health Educator, North End Waterfront Health Once again it has come to our attention that a number of used hypodermic needles have been found in a several locations in the North End. Here is a reminder about needle safety and the steps you should take if you see a need or get stuck Read More…
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) are inviting all North End / Waterfront residents to a Membership Social at the new Tia’s on the Waterfront. The event will be held on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Existing members are invited to renew their membership and potential new members are especially Read More…
I recently finished writing a book, “Legendary Locals of Beacon Hill,” to be published in the fall by Arcadia Publishing. This is no literary tome, but since they asked me, rather than the other way around, I was happy to do it. It’s a picture book with accompanying stories about the men and women who Read More…
A suspect arrested at one of the Commercial Street marinas shortly after midnight on Sunday made himself comfortable inside a couple’s boat. Eric Pfaltzgraff, 39 years old, was found “sitting on their couch eating their cake and smoking a cigar with several beer cans lined up on their coffee table,” according to a Suffolk District Read More…
The City of Boston, under the supervision of its Centers for Youth and Families department, staged the 7th annual Scripps Spelling Bee regional finals at the Copley Library on Saturday March 22 and once again, the North End and the Nazzaro Center were well represented. Three Nazzaro participants, Domenic Orlando (St. John’s), Jacob Stein (Eliot) Read More…
With the help of our community, the Eliot continues to grow and thrive. Our students and teachers are working hard, and we are seeing their successes in the classroom every day. Our community has requested additional Eliot classrooms so that we can reach more of our neighbors and serve more of our community each year. Read More…
News from the American Stroke Association and Tedy’s Team about Danielle Russell, a North End Resident who was standing just a few feet away from one of the bombs on Boylston Street at the 2013 Boston Marathon. Walking away physically unharmed, Russell will be running this year’s marathon to raise funds to fight Stroke. Danielle Russell Read More…
The following news release is from MassDOT regarding the planned closing of I-93 South through Boston from Tuesday, April 8th at 11:00 pm through Wednesday, April 9th at 5:00 am for roadway sweeping, wall and sign washing. MassDOT to Motorists: Plan Ahead for I-93 Restrictions through Boston Complete Overnight Closure of I-93 Southbound is Tuesday, Read More…
It is finally time to watch the neighborhood gardens grow, including this display at Old North’s Memorial Garden off Unity Street. Dialing back the puzzle difficulty, this one is only 35 pieces. Enjoy and post your time in the comments! [Your web browser does not support frames or is currently configured not to display frames. Read More…
Our weekly events post is featured every Sunday to bring you a detailed and organized list of community happenings for the week ahead. A compilation of local events, ranging from public meetings, to fundraisers, special events and more! Sunday, April 6 North End Restaurant Week – Sunday Through Friday Last call for the 5th Annual North Read More…
The Nazzaro Center was transformed into a huge flea market and bake sale on Friday and Saturday by the North End Friends of St. Francis House. All proceeds are matched by an anonymous donor and benefit the Boylston Street homeless shelter. As usual, there were tons of treasures at the Nazzaro Center flea market alongside Read More…
On Thursday, March 27, the North End Youth Hockey Introduction Program celebrated it’s second season at it’s award banquet. Twenty players ages 4-12 played this year under volunteer coaches: Billy, Daniel, Greg, Patrick, Corey, Bryan, George and Virgil. The program ran for 15 Saturdays at the Steriti rink under the direction of Program Creator, and Read More…