Starting June 7th, the North End Branch Library will remain open on Saturdays, according to the Boston Public Library. In past years, June meant that Saturday hours would end for the summer at the Parmenter Street library until September. Saturday hours will now be continuous year-round from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (This is also Read More…
It’s not news that the book publishing world has changed. Authors say their books attract no interest from the big publishers unless their name is Stephen King. A look at the web pages of the major publishing houses confirms this. Actress Cameron Diaz’s beauty book is the top feature at HarperCollins. Not exactly literature. Surprisingly Read More…
A free Memorial Day concert was held on Monday night at Christopher Columbus Park featuring the Metropolitan Wind Symphony and Boston Children’s Chorus. Meghan Denenberg catches the scene with some photos and a short video from the playing of “Taps.” [responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WA3owkGnGGE]
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. Check out some local meetings, events, and community happenings. Monday, May 26 Happy Memorial Day! 9:00am Unconfirmed: Prince Hall Freemasons at Copp’s Hill Burying Ground This is unconfirmed and timing is uncertain Read More…
(A fall morning provides an encounter with a creature from another world for North End resident, Thomas F. Schiavoni.) It happened in a matter of seconds during a walk home from an early morning errand. There was no need to rush off to work on a day filled with the sunshine and blue sky of Read More…
The following is from the Office of Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Boston Public Works Department in regards to the new trash collection policy. The once a week recycling pickup with trash collection on Monday-Wednesday-Friday will last until the end of June 2014. Effective as of July 1, 2014, the North End will be serviced by Read More…
Reported incidents from this week’s Boston Police Log are shown below, courtesy of BPD District A-1. Noisy Party May 23, 2014 – 2:30 a.m. Police Officer’s responded to a loud party call at 5 Henchman Street, 25 – 30 guests were cleared from the apartment which took over 30 minutes to clear. The responding officers issued Read More…
by Mary Wright, RN, Health Educator at North End Waterfront Health Seven tips for a healthy and happy Memorial Day: Keep the Bug’s Away. Use store-bought bug spray or try natural alternatives to beat those pesky mosquitoes. You can spray on a diluted liquid garlic concentrate or apply vinegar, tea tree oil or soybean oil Read More…
On the evening of Wednesday May 21st the Nazzaro Center was home to the second round of the Ward 3 Democrats Candidates night. With Ward 3 Chairman Jason Aluia unable to attend, it was Vice-Chairman Daniel Toscano at the helm. Candidates for statewide office had a chance to speak with voters and delegates before the June 2014 Democratic Read More…
On Tuesday night, RUFF hosted dog trainer Janet Vera. The event was a huge success. We had between 10-15 dogs and their owners come out and practice and learn techniques for reliable recall. We at RUFF think this was a valuable session because Janet was able to work one on one with the dog and Read More…
The following letter is from the office of State Representative Aaron Michlewitz to the chairman of the Boston Licensing Board in response to their approval of the 2:00 a.m. closing hour extension to Goody Glovers, despite resistance from neighborhood residents and organizations. Representative Michlewitz can be reached at (617) 722-2240 or emailed at Aaron.M.Michlewitz@mahouse.gov.
The notable news post is compiled from alternate news sources that pertain to various issues, stories and reviews in the North End / Waterfront, all for your one stop shop of news that will keep you in the loop. Be sure to check out a few collaborations of snapshots and reasons to visit the neighborhood. Also learn some history that Read More…