$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…
Month: September 2014
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…
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…
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…
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…
Downtown View: Sidewalk Pictures
This is a column of sidewalk pictures. I want to show you what a good job the City of Boston’s Public Works Department can do. I learned this several years ago when I was a member of a committee that worked to improve Cambridge Street. City employee Peter Scarpignato, now retired, was exceptional in judgment, Read More…
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…
Obituary: Joseph Longo of Billerica and North End
Joseph R. Longo of Billerica and formerly of the North End on September 28, 2014. Beloved son of the late Salvatore and Maria T. (Romano) Longo. Loving husband of Sarah P. (Marinella) Longo. Beloved father of Salvatore J. Longo and his wife Ann of East Bridgewater, Anthony J. Longo and his wife Nancy of Everett, Read More…
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…
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…
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…
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…