Did your phone buzz (and buzz, and buzz) on Monday afternoon with a crazy message about a tornado warning for Boston? That’s right, not a watch, but a warning … indicating that funnel clouds were spotted. While the storm clouds were ominous, Downtown Boston received only some loud thunder, heavy rain and lightning bursts. Just Read More…
We recently received a fascinating photo set of North End buildings from the early 1930’s depression era. They are without attribution so if you know the original source, please contact us or leave a comment below. Here is 46 Endicott Street in 1933. Source: unknown We will post more from this series in upcoming Neighborhood Read More…
Scott Boni Jazz Quartet Opening Concert of NEMPAC’s July Summer Concert Series DATE: Thursday, July 10th, 2014 TIME: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. LOCATION: Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park MORE: www.nempacboston.org Concert series sponsored by Mayor’s Office of Arts, Tourism and Special Events, NorthEndBoston.com and Prezza More information at www.nempacboston.org
Looking to fill in some free time around the neighborhood? Our weekly events post is featured at the beginning of each week to bring you an organized list of community happenings for the week ahead. Check out some local meetings, events, and community happenings. Monday, July 7 NEMPAC Summer Programs Begin! [9 Hull Street, Boston] Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obnJCoJvzN4] Topping off the long Independence Day weekend, North End locals lit up the sky in a community fireworks show on Sunday night at Langone Park. Dr. Joe Mendola captures the above the rooftop action in this video.
(Thomas F. Schiavoni recalls an encounter along the highway that was too close for comfort.) It happened one moonless Sunday evening in March. I was driving a little over the speed limit – about 70 mph – southbound on the Maine Turnpike returning to Boston from Portland with my wife and two visitors from Read More…
The North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association will hold its next regular monthly meeting on Thursday, July 10, 2014, at the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 North Bennet Street, beginning at 7:00 PM. The agenda is copied below or see it with images in PDF format here. NORTH END/WATERFRONT RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION www.newra.org Meeting Agenda Thursday, July 10, 2014 Read More…
A happy 4th of July weekend! 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. Top Posts This Week: Watch Out Below: Mattress Box Spring Coming Down From Read More…
From the way the streets looked last week, some residents are confused about the new trash and recycling schedule. Some of that could be blamed on the holiday week. Many streets had trash out on Wednesday and there was a long delay in pickup of recycling on Friday. We have been trying to get the Read More…
On Monday June 5th, Mayor Martin Walsh and Boston Senior Services held a Harbor Cruise for seniors from the North End. A box lunch was served and the cruise was one and one half hours around our beautiful Boston Harbor. I am including some pictures of the event, a great time for all. Photos by Read More…
At 216 years old, the USS Constitution was as majestic as ever during her July 4th turnaround in Boston Harbor. This is the last time Old Ironsides will be underway on Independence Day until 2018 as she goes into drydock later this year for restorations. The drizzly weather from the approaching Tropical Storm Arthur did Read More…
ROC Teen Saturday, Regina Pizzeria and the Boston Foundation announce the return of North End Movie Nights for the 9th year, held every Wednesday night at the Gassy (DeFilippo Playground) on Prince Street. The fun starts around 7:00 pm with the movie going on at sundown. Free Regina Pizza and beverages. Bring your own beach Read More…