[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vSEz14zdg4] How did you spend your Flag Day on Saturday, June 14th? Did you know it is the 200th anniversary of the U.S. National Anthem? The Paul Revere House hosted a costumed Revolutionary War group that led a crowd in the singing of the Star Spangled Banner. The event was part of a worldwide 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! In addition to feast season updates, be sure to read about the close Neighborhood Council vote to oppose Read More…
St. John School celebrated its 117th Commencement on June 6, 2014 with the graduation of nine students. Principal Karen McLaughlin congratulated the graduates as they were presented their diplomas in Sacred Heart Church. We are proud to announce our GRADUATING CLASS OF 2014! Diplomas were presented to the following students: Nico Alex, Kristina Coffey, Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ri0cgciECM] The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted 26-12 on June 12th to oppose a proposed zoning change at 420 Commercial Street that would allow a new eatery, Vesuvio, to operate in the space by restauranteur, Damien DiPaola (Carmelina’s and Vito’s). Attorney Daniel Toscano presented for the property owner at the site Read More…
In tribute to the Saint Anthony Festa on Friday, June 13th, Arthur Lauretano shares this photo from the St. Leonard Peace Garden in the North End. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Did you take an interesting photo in or around Boston’s North End / Waterfront? Have it featured by emailing it to Read More…
The following are reported incidents from this week’s Boston Police Log are shown below, courtesy of BPD District A-1. Larceny in Building 06/08/14 – 1:10pm A Female victim reports that while she was sitting at the bar in a Hanover Street restaurant, a female suspect reached into her handbag which was on the back of Read More…
The following news is from City Hall, pertaining to the upgrades that are being made to the Freedom Trail markings. The new improvement will, “eliminate annual maintenance costs, and improve historic site wayfinding.” BOSTON – Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced that nearly 2,000 feet of the painted sections of the historic Freedom Trail in Charlestown, Downtown Crossing, Read More…
The 21 and Under NEAA Dodgers kicked-off their 2014 season with a solid 5-0 victory over Stoneham. Greg Bilikas, pitching like he was in mid-season form, dominated the Stoneham team going 6 shutout innings while allowing 2 hits and striking out 8. Kurt Martin came in and pitched an uneventful 7th inning. The Dodgers struck Read More…
On the first day of the 2014 World Cup, we take a look at what happened in the North End back in 2006 when Italy won it all! It was Monday afternoon, July 10, 2006, when Hanover Street in Boston’s North End erupted to celebrate Italy’s World Cup win against France [Italy 1, France 1 (5-3, Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ay-8W4mSPnU] Both neighborhood groups, NEWNC and NEWRA, heard this week from the new owners at Tia’s on the Waterfront (at Long Wharf) and their plans to add a disc jockey to their entertainment license. The location is on the fringe of the North End so the presentation was informational only without any votes. Both Read More…
LETTER OF THANKS To John Romano “JR” & The North End Athletic Association For Dedicating Baseball/Family Day In Memory Of Ralph “Arzie-Bo” DeMarco Dear JR , We want to thank you and the NEAA for honoring our father, Ralph with such a beautiful tribute. Everything was wonderful from the food and drinks, the flyer with Read More…
The annual Buona Sera or “Good Evening” fundraiser benefits the many low-income residents, mostly elderly, served by the NE/WE NSC – the “hidden poor” of Boston’s North End and West End neighborhoods. WilmerHale donated space at its law offices on the 26th floor of 60 State Street, Boston, for the reception and dozens of other corporations and restaurants Read More…