The Society of San Rocco held their 2014 procession on Sunday, July 20th through the streets of Boston’s North End. Portuguese dancers from Rancho Folclorico de Peabody accompanied the procession as did the Roma Band and Northeast Italian Band. The Story of Saint Rocco – Saint Rocco was born into an aristocratic French family. He Read More…
Zoning, Licensing & Construction (ZLC) Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, July 22, 2014 7:00 p.m. Mariner’s House, 11 North Square Zoning and Licensing Applications 81-85 Atlantic Avenue (205 Commercial Street). Commercial Wharf Realty Trust has applied to the Zoning Board of Appeal to construct a new one-story addition to the side of the existing Golden Goose Read More…
Friends of Christopher Columbus Park invites members (and those who wish to join) to their annual Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise on Wednesday, July 23rd at 7:00 p.m. The cruise is being donated by Boston Harbor Cruises to support activities in the park. Catered hors d’oeuvres are being supplied by Talk of the Town caterers. The Read More…
Looking to fill in some free time around the neighborhood? Our events post brings you an organized list of community happenings for the week ahead. Check out some local meetings, events, and community happenings. Monday, July 21 6:00pm Free Zumba Gold exercise classes at Christopher Columbus Park Sponsored by the City of Boston, enjoy free Zumba Read More…
After last week’s complaints regarding an long empty tree stump hole on Hanover Street, we heard from City Hall through Stephen Passacantilli, Special Assistant to the Mayor. The hole has been filled in with concrete as shown in the attached photo. Thus ends the stump hole’s campaign for historic preservation status. Similar issues can be Read More…
When Boston’s North End natives consider which landmarks reflect the “old world flavor” of the vibrant neighborhood, Polcari’s Coffee on Salem Street customarily falls atop of their list. With the rest of the community continuously modernizing alongside the city itself, Polcari’s has steadfastly conserved the original ambiance of the North End. At twenty years old, Read More…
Charles W. Morgan, the last wooden whaleship in the world, came to Boston’s Charlestown Navy Yard this week berthed next to USS Constitution. The 19th-century whaleship recently completed a 6-year restoration project at Mystic Seaport and is making her 38th voyage. She also visited the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, perhaps visiting the descendants of Read More…
Take a moment to skim through the Weekender and see if there is anything you missed over the last week. We put together the most popular posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com, allowing you to catch up on the things you may have missed. Top Posts This Week: BRA Wants a Long Wharf Restaurant Bad Enough to Sue the Read More…
There is a new fountain on the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway, near the carousel and Harbor Islands Pavilion. This one isn’t for kids to run through but rather to “Drink Up!“ Bring your dog too, because there is a special drinking bowl for fido. The unique design allows easy filling of water bottles as an Read More…
Martignetti Liquors and Responsible Urbanites for Fido (RUFF) are teaming for a special wine tasting on Tuesday July 22nd from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at The Living Room, located at 101 Atlantic Avenue, Boston. For $35.oo per person (payable at the door) Hors d’Oeuvres will be served, and a raffle will take place to benefit the RUFF organization. Visit Ruff Boston Read More…
A worker freshens up the paint on the Italian flag colors on the wall at the Gassy (DeFilippo Park). Photo by Michelle Descamps Mario.
The newest water transportation service on Boston Harbor launched this week just in time for the busy season on the waterfront. Appropriately named the “Cultural Connector” boat connects several of Boston’s major attractions with three stops: (1) New England Aquarium at Central Wharf, (2) Boston Children’s Museum at Fort Point Channel and the (3) Institute Read More…