Natale Demarco and John Curciullo were this year’s winners of the 11th “Taste of the North End” Bocce Tournament. The tournament featured high level bocce play and an Italian-style barbeque on Sunday, September 21st at Langone Park. The annual bocce event is organized by Donato Frattaroli of Lucia Ristorante and Chris Zizza of C&R Flooring. The weather Read More…
How do art professionals define – and ultimately achieve – success? On Thursday September 25, the public is invited to “Making Meaning in the Marketplace,” a panel discussion featuring four talented and successful makers who will discuss the business models and strategies they used to craft their creative practices into meaningful careers. The discussion begins Read More…
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 22 NEMPAC Fall Classes Begin Welcoming all of our students back for another great year of musical education and adventure! 3:00pm Downtown Waterfront Planning Meeting [Atlantic Wharf, 290 Read More…
Marc Hymovitz, North End resident and Massachusetts Government Relations Director, was awarded the Alan Mills Award by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) for his tireless work to help make cancer a national priority. The Alan Mills Award recognizes a staff person who has consistently demonstrated leadership and excellence in the area Read More…
The latest mural on the Rose Kennedy Greenway has been finished featuring artist Shinque Smith’s “Seven Moon Junction.” The mural is the third of its kind at the Dewey Square location following the first by Brazilian artists Oz Gemeos and most recently by Matthew Richie’s Remanence. The previous two murals were partnerships with the Institute Read More…
A late night public safety neighborhood walk around was held on Thursday night into early Friday morning, led by Boston Police District A-1 Captain Kenneth Fong and Neighborhood Council Public Safety Committee Chair David Marx. Also joining the walk were Sergeant James Chin, Officer Jenna Cullity and Officer Teddy Boyle as well as North End Read More…
Join us for the SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT THE PARK FOR FAMILIES & FRIENDS! Sunday, September 21, 2014 2-4 pm Armenian Heritage Park on the Greenway, Boston between Faneuil Hall Marketplace & Christopher Columbus Park Meet & Greet / For All Ages Emack & Bolio’s Ice Cream with thanks to Emack & Bolio’s Stewart Kagel – Read More…
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: BRA: “Considerable Shadows” Cast on Greenway and Aquarium by Chiofaro Towers at Harbor Garage Site The Boston Read More…
Starting September 22, 2014 through November 30th, the City of Boston is piloting an expanded Community Compost Program in the North End and East Boston. Project Oscar consists of key-pad locked containers where residents can drop off food scraps. The initial pilot will be limited to 200 Boston residents living near the containers. They will be Read More…
Notable crime report in the North End / Waterfront: 09/14/14 ~ 2am A group of young males was approached by a police officer after hours in the Gassy (DeFilippo Playground). After being uncooperative, four were arrested for trespassing and summoned to court. Larceny in Building 09/15/14 ~ 6-7pm A female victim reports that she had Read More…
The Friends of the North End Branch Library ELECTIONS (10/8)! It is Board elections time at the Friends of the North End Branch Library and we need YOU! Do you have a bit of time to spare? Do you love our local library branch and all it has to offer? Do you have a specific Read More…
Following up on the contest started by Nick Dello Russo, we have a winner for remembering the most funeral homes in the North End. We received over a dozen serious entries with answers. Nick has graciously offered a gift card to Caffe Paradiso for the winner. Congratulations to Arthur A. Lauretano (Sonny) who identified 12 Read More…