NEWHBA and The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park are proud to present … The 2nd Annual NEWHBA-fest Health & Beauty Festival NEWHBA-fest is a day-long festival celebrating the health and beauty of our wonderful city of Boston. Hosted by the North End Waterfront Health & Beauty Alliance and the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park and Read More…
Month: June 2014
Police Blotter: Two Males Arrested for Possession of Burglarious Tools
The following are reported incidents from this week’s Boston Police Log are shown below, courtesy of BPD District A-1. Possession of Burglarious Tools 06/16/14 – 12:47am Two males were arrested at Hanover Street and Charter Street for Possession of burglarious tools after being observed by a witness walking back and forth on Charter Street then Read More…
Property Owner Brings Back Blooming Garden on Commercial Street
Returning to rave reviews again this year is the blooming garden on the corner of Commercial and Fleet Streets. The streetscape feature is thanks to the efforts and contributions from North End / Waterfront residents and the property owner at 240 Commercial Street. The space is widely viewed by neighbors that walk by the area Read More…
NEW Health Undergoes Renovations to Improve Patient Care
North End Waterfront Health (NEW Health) is undergoing renovations on its first and third floors in order to improve patient flow and enhance the patient experience. The federally-funded health center, located at 332 Hanover Street, recently became an accredited Patient Centered Medical Home, which means its primary care practice features physician-led patient-focused teams that work Read More…
Callahan Tunnel Closing Overnight Weekend of June 20th and 21st
MassDOT to Motorists: Plan Ahead for Weekend Overnight Callahan Tunnel Closure in Boston Closure on Friday June 20th and Saturday June 21st from 12 AM to 6 AM BOSTON- June 17, 2014—This coming Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21, the Callahan Tunnel will be closed overnight from the hours of 12am until 6am. Read More…
“Dip It Sweet” Hosts Saint John School Students
Gary and Lisa Rizzuto recently hosted students from Saint John School at their Dip It Sweet ice cream shop, located at 94 Endicott Street in Boston’s North End. Resident Janet Gilardi shares this photo, commenting, “As you can see, they really enjoyed their day. Rizzuto’s also serves lunch~~hot dogs, burgers, grilled cheese etc. Gary and Read More…
Notable News Found Elsewhere: Modern History, Design Museum, Galleria Umberto, Renting on $2,000
Take a moment to stay in the loop with this compilation of articles from alternate news sources that pertain to various issues, stories and reviews in the North End / Waterfront, for your one stop shop of news. Paul Revere Ate Here An interesting visit to the North End is described in a way that many would appreciate. Written Read More…
Artist Nate Swain Plans New Murals in North End and Beyond [Video]
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlJ6HZSlCyY] North End artist, Nathan Swain, updated residents on his latest efforts to cover blank walls with scenic murals. Swain intends to begin work on a wall at the Gassy flights this week. The above video is from the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) meeting held on June 12, 2014. See NateSwain.com Read More…
5th Annual North2South Baseball Classic Set For June 26th and 30th
For the fifth straight year, the Little League organizations of both neighborhoods (NEAA & South End Baseball) will play a home and home all-star game type series starting Thursday, June 26th at Langone Field, starting at 5:30 p.m. The second game will be in the South End at Peter’s Park on Monday, June 30th also Read More…
Independence Week 2014 Kickoff at Christopher Columbus Park
Major Community Events at the Park on June 21st, 28th & 29th! The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) is pleased to continue its tradition of celebrating Independence Week in the Park with a brand new series of fun and family events. These events will be anchored by the Park’s annual Independence Day Celebration, this Read More…
Golden Rule III Leaking Fuel Again
The Boston Fire Department responded to a fuel leak in Boston Harbor at 1 Lewis Wharf marina on Tuesday morning. The leaky boat was the “Golden Rule III.” A neighbor sends in these photos recalling at least two other similar incidents and saying, “The harbor has come so far in the last twenty years. I Read More…
NEAA to Honor Domenic Campochiaro at June 27th All-Star Game
The NEAA will be honoring Domenic Campochiaro at the NEAA All-star game on Friday June 27th at 6:30pm at Campochiaro Field at Langone Park. Dom has volunteered as a coach and mentor for over 50 years. This past year he has stopped doing the clinic program. Personally, Dom was my coach in Babe Ruth and Read More…











