Real Estate

September 2014 North End / Waterfront Real Estate Sales

$300,000 – $599,999 14 Hanover #3: 2 bed, 1 bath with 716 sq.ft. sold for $460,000 342 Commercial #5: 1 bed, 1 bath with 630 sq.ft. sold for $499,000 57 Salem #4F: 2 bed, 1 bath with 647 sq.ft. sold for $508,400 147-149 Richmond #4: 2 bed, 1 bath with 726 sq.ft. sold for $530,000 Read More…

Community People

Jay Walsh Selected as New Executive Director of the Downtown North Association

Downtown North Association (DNA) President Louise Fackert announced that John J. “Jay” Walsh has been selected as the new DNA Executive Director. Jay Walsh will be succeeding Bob O’Brien, who is retiring after twenty-five years in that position. Jay Walsh was selected from among a strong field of candidates after a lengthy recruitment process chaired Read More…

Arts & Culture

NEMPAC Welcomes New Music Faculty Instructors

NEMPAC is pleased to announce three new faculty members that have joined us for the start of the fall, 2014 session. Please welcome Joannah Ball- Piano, Jack Byrne- Guitar and “meet the instruments” and Miguel Vasquez, Cello! ————————————————————————————————————————— Joannah Ball is an active soprano soloist and teacher of voice and piano in the Boston area. She Read More…

Arts & Culture

North End Author Launches Book Publishing Campaign

North End resident, Tommye-K. Mayer has launched a GoFundMe.com crowd funding campaign to reclaim her book after the death of her publisher. Here is the story from the author. In 1996, publishers told me that “One-Handed” was really well written, really well-organized, & a really important book, BUT marketing couldn’t figure out where bookstores would Read More…

Arts & Culture Event Notices Government

Italian Heritage Month Kicks Off on October 1st

The annual Italian Heritage Month kickoff will be held on Wednesday, October 1 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the House Chamber, 3rd Floor at the State House in Boston. Coro Dante will be performing the American and Italian anthems and other musical selections. Attend with friends and family and show your support of Read More…

Sports

Week 3 Update From the Friends of the North End Fall Bocce Tournament

The Friends of the North End Bocce Tournament resumed play on Sunday, September 28, 2014. Charlie Marino who Commissioner Sam Viscione appointed Director of Field Services was on hand to assist caring for and grooming the courts. Charlie has for many years always had a part in helping us out and we want him to Read More…

Community People Schools

St. John School Teacher Profile: Meet Jill Avallone, K5B Teacher

Can you tell us a little about your background and how long have you been a teacher at St. John School? I was born and raised in lovely New Hampshire. I received my Masters of Education in NH, and came down to Boston for my Teaching Internship at the Eliot School. Immediately following the internship, Read More…

Event Notices

Events: St. Joseph Feast, Engagement Walks, Italian Heritage Month Begins

Everything from local meetings, events, and community happenings is covered in the events post. This post brings you an organized list of community happenings for the week ahead. Monday, September 29 3:30pm Bulfinch Triangle Engagement Walk with Neighborhood Services at Causeway & Friend Streets Neighborhood Coordinator Nicole Leo, from the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services invites Read More…

Sports

Fall Soccer Season Kicks Off for North End Athletic Association

The North End Athletic Association kicked off its 4th season of Fall Soccer on Dom Campochiaro Field at Langone Park on Saturday September 13th. There are 3 divisions ages 4 & 5 year olds, 6 to 8 year olds and 9 to 12 year olds. All divisions and teams are co-ed with boys and girls Read More…

Community

The Weekender: Public Safety, Tia’s Expansion, Bridj, Asian Flare to North End

Take a moment to skim through the Weekender for any big stories you may have missed.  We put together the most popular posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com, allowing you to catch up on the top stories from around the neighborhood.  Top Posts This Week: Sushi Rock Aims to Bring Asian Flare to the North End A pan Asian restaurant and sushi Read More…