[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3SLoBMinVU] The possible rebirth of the iconic Circle Pizza received a unanimous 9-0 vote of support from the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) this week. The pizzeria is being proposed by Joe Bono (Al Dente and Benevento’s) and Warren Mustacchio through Nedia Trust. The renovated storefront location was most recently occupied by Read More…
There have been some amazing sunsets this week, including this one after a storm and captured on Hull Street by Sal Lopilato. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Did you take an interesting photo in or around Boston’s North End / Waterfront or do you have an old photo in your collection? Have Read More…
Long ago, there was once a large Jewish community in the North End. The North End was once home to well over a dozen Jewish Synagogues. In fact, by the turn of the 19th century, the North End was a neighborhood of nearly two dozen Jewish Synagogues. By the 1930’s the North End was no Read More…
The eagle has landed in Boston’s North End. Eagle Bank that is! Located at 389 Hanover Street, the new branch has been reaching out to the community to introduce the new team. The official ribbon cutting was on Wednesday July 16th followed by a reception at the Fairmont Battery Wharf Hotel. “We are thrilled to Read More…
Here is another photo in the collection of 1933 depression-era photos of the North End, showing the corner of Endicott and Cross Streets before the artery went up. Source: unknown We will post more from this series in upcoming Neighborhood Photo posts. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Did you take an interesting Read More…
Following up on previous comments related to the Government Center Garage Redevelopment project, neighborhood associations from the North End, Beacon Hill and West End have coordinated in a joint letter to the State expressing concerns along with “very specific measures of benefit and impact” on the downtown community. (Download the letter.) “… we continue to Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cK9RCSlYnE] Steve D’Angelis of the Golden Goose at 81-85 Atlantic Avenue received a supportive vote, 8-1, in favor of adding a one-story addition to the northern side of the market. The expansion will extend into the privately owned alley using a greenhouse-type structure connected to the existing granite building at Commercial Wharf West. Zoning Read More…
The following is a compilation of articles from alternate news sources that pertain to various issues, stories and reviews in the North End / Waterfront. Making the “Notable News” post your one stop shop of North End News from outside sources. The North End, then and now The change that has taken place in the North End over the Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8vyO9lW5vM] The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) voted 3-6 to oppose a zoning application at 204 Hanover Street, owned by Charles Berry. The site is being proposed as the new location of Siobhan Carew’s Pomodoro Restaurant in the space formerly occupied by High Gear Jewelry. Pomodoro, the Italian restaurant, is currently at Read More…
The ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) offers three levels of English of Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Monday-Thursday 9:30AM-12:30PM to roughly 60 students each year representing 20+ countries of origin. Many come to the North End and West End to work and to take advantage of English classes to improve their Read More…
NEMPAC is running a Shakespeare music event with pre-concert fun for kids and families this Thursday night, July 17th at Christopher Columbus Park. The pre-concert activities at 6:00 p.m. are part of grant program that NEMPAC is collaborating on with North End Against Drugs. The My Summer in the City Grant Program is funded by Read More…
The Following event notices are courtesy of the Paul Revere House, located at 19 North Square, Boston: Summer Saturdays Special events on Saturday afternoons (1:00-3:00) in June, July, & August will feature craft demonstrations, historical talks, live music, and more in the Paul Revere House courtyard, weather permitting. Included with admission to the museum: adults $3.50, seniors Read More…