Meeting notice courtesy of the Boston Redevelopment Authority: Downtown Waterfront Municipal Harbor Planning Advisory Committee June 25, 2014 Atlantic Wharf, Fort Point Room, 290 Congress Street 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Agenda I. Planning Updates II. Review of Harbor Garage Site III. Presentation by the Chiofaro Company – Harbor Garage Site IV. MHPAC Questions and Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) Zoning, Licensing & Construction (ZLC) Committee will meet on Tuesday, June 24, 2014, 7:00 p.m. at the Mariner’s House, 11 North Square. The following item is on the agenda for 204-204A Hanover Street, the building formerly occupied by High Gear Jewelry on the ground floor. Zoning and Read More…
It’s summer and someone is taking rooftop lounging to a new level with this precariously placed couch on North Street. Let’s just hope they don’t roll off the wrong side. Thanks to Beverly for sharing the scene. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Did you take an interesting photo in or around Read More…
The fourth annual procession in honor of Saint Padre Pio was held on Sunday, June 22nd in Boston’s North End. The statue of St. Pio was carried from St. Leonard Church after an Italian Mass and walked through the neighborhood streets where devotees pinned donations on ribbons. The procession was accompanied by the North End Read More…
In its second game, the USA’s soccer team played to a draw, 2-2, on Sunday afternoon against Portugal. The North End cafe’s were packed as the series continues to draw record crowds. Next up for the US soccer team is Germany on Thursday, June 26th at noon. Also of interest this week will be Italy Read More…
Looking to fill in some free time around the neighborhood? 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, June 23 6:00pm Free Zumba Gold exercise classes at Christopher Columbus Read More…
A message from the Saint Agrippina Society, located at 459 Hanover St. in Boston’s North End: June 23rd is Saint Agrippina Di Mineo’s Feast Date. The prayer to Saint Agrippina: O glorious virgin and Martyr Agrippina your cruel executioner bound you to prepare you for martyrdom. Pray for us that our hearts will also be Read More…
The North End’s Mirabella Pool opened for the 2014 season on the first day of summer, June 21st. Many residents came out for the opening day at what is often referred to as the North End’s Italian Riviera, with a fantastic view overlooking Boston Harbor. New this year are canopy shade coverings on the side Read More…
(Thomas F. Schiavoni recalls a childhood story from the memorable Ciampa sisters –Lena, Evelyn and Josie – along the sidewalks and cobblestones of Snow Hill and Hull Streets.) Lena spun her best stories at the kitchen table – center of Ciampa family life – while a pot of drip coffee percolated on a stovetop gas Read More…
The day-long NEWHBA-Fest brought out crowds to Christopher Columbus Park for exercise, sports, education and music on a beautiful sunny day. The festival was hosted by the North End Waterfront Health and Beauty Alliance and Friends of Christopher Columbus Park, featuring several local health and beauty oriented businesses in Boston. Photos are shown below with Read More…
The Weekender is a weekly compilation of the most popular posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com over the past week. Published every weekend for your convenience, this post allows you to catch up on the things you may have missed. This week brings some stories and footage that you certainly are not going to want to miss! Top Read More…
Under a beautiful summer sky at Langone Park, the Hill House Red Sox won the 2014 Little League Championship over the NEAA Cubs by the score of 10-4 in a well-played game. The Red Sox were led on the mound by Paxton Wong, who pitched 4 strong innings of hitless ball, allowing 3 walks, while Read More…