Thanks to a generous Summer Fund Grant from Mayor Marty Walsh, through Boston Centers for Youth and Families, NEAD has received $3000.00 to continue it great summer activities for the youth of the North End. “NEAD thanks Mayor Walsh for his commitment to the youth of the City” stated NEAD President John Romano. NEAD will Read More…
Boston’s July 4th 3rd Esplanade fireworks show, with the Beach Boys but not the 1812 Overture, finished just minutes before a torrential downpour rained down over the city. Here is a snapshot of the fireworks as seen from the North End rooftops. Also note the Pru on the far left of the photo is decked Read More…
News from Boston City Hall about moving Friday’s July 4th activities to Faneuil Hall and canceling the parade: BOSTON – Today Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced that the traditional City of Boston programming planned for Independence Day has been revised and condensed. These changes follow the severe weather forecast for the Boston area tomorrow, Friday, Read More…
For the fifth consecutive year, North End resident, Marie Parker Orlandi and her daughter Karen Parker Meyers walked on June 21-22 with their Relay for Life Team “Miles of Memories”to benefit the American Cancer Society at the Burlington High School Track. We do this in memory of those we love and lost and in honor Read More…
The NEAA 21u Dodgers ran their record to 6-0 with a come-from-behind 4-3 victory over a very tough Burlington team. The Dodger’s started off slowly as a combination of seeing-eye hits and some sloppy defense led to a 3-0 deficit after two innings. It was the first time the Dodgers have trailed all season. From Read More…
Between the 4th of July weekend (note: fireworks show now on July 3rd) knocking at the door and the excitement around the World Cup, it was a slow week for news pertaining to the North End / Waterfront. This post is a compilation of articles from alternate news sources that pertain to various issues, stories and reviews Read More…
Happy Third of July! Well, at least that’s what it will feel like as Boston’s 4th of July fireworks show from the Esplanade will instead be held on Thursday, July 3rd this year. City officials announced the change due to Tropical Storm Arthur which is expected to bring heavy rain to the Boston area on Read More…
North Enders have seen it all, but this might be a new one. Here is a man throwing out his mattress box spring via the rooftop at 109 Prince Street. It’s not clear whether he just let it go or if it was lowered by a rope. Photo by Domenic Piso.
Although it is not dead yet, a City Hall proposal by Mayor Walsh to extend bar and restaurant closing hours to 4:00 a.m., beyond the current allowed 2:00 a.m., was thwarted this week by State lawmakers in the House of Representatives. The measure initially passed the State Senate, but failed to make it into a Read More…
The Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) will host a public meeting regarding 55 India Street on Wednesday, July 23rd at 6:00 p.m. on the 9th Floor of Boston City Hall. Boston Residential Development LLC is proposing a new mixed-use residential building along the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway. The PNF proposes 44 residential units and 4,000 square Read More…
Despite being eliminated in a 2-1 loss against Belgium, USA soccer fans showed their red, white and blue spirit on Tuesday with record breaking crowds. Here are some photos of fans cheering for USA at Boston’s North End cafes as well as at City Hall Plaza. (Photos by Matt Conti.) Photos by Matt Conti. Click Read More…
The North End Athletic Association honored Domenic Campochiaro at the NEAA All-star game on Friday June 27th at Campochiaro Field, Langone Park. Dom has volunteered as a coach and mentor for over 50 years. This past year he has stopped doing the clinic program. NEAA Sports Coordinator, John Romano said, “Dom was my coach in Read More…