After taking a year off to see if they would enjoy “life without softball” the Corner Cafe re-entered the North End Softball League in 2014. The Corner had been the dominant team starting in 1996 and had taken 12 of 16 championships including a stretch of 9 in a row from 1999-2007. However time had Read More…
Look no further! The following is a compilation of articles from alternate news sources that cover various issues, stories and reviews in the North End / Waterfront. New plans for Fanueil Hall development to reach BRA Related Beal, a Boston real estate firm is seeking approval from the City of Boston to develop more restaurants, cafés and Read More…
News from Boston Parks and Recreation: The application process is now open for the 2014 Boston Blooms with Daffodils program. For more than a decade, Parks Partners have helped to plant hundreds of thousands of daffodil bulbs in public spaces throughout our wonderful city. We wish to continue to beautify our city. Attached, please find a Read More…
North End’s own Nicholas Verrocchi and his Suffolk University classmate Kara Nyman, daughter of State Representative Rhonda Nyman, have created a social media campaign to spread awareness about the importance of voting and the electoral process. The campaign came about through Suffolk University’s Government Class, elections and voting, under the leadership of Professor Rachael Cobb. Read More…
by John Foster, MD, Chief Medical Officer at North End Waterfront Health Flu season is just around the corner and everyone should consider getting a flu shot. The influenza vaccine is the best way to protect you and others from getting or spreading the flu. We encourage all of our patients to consider getting a Read More…
Although Chef Jose Duarte, owner and executive chef at Taranta in Boston’s North End, does not suffer from diabetes, he approaches food with those affected by diabetes in mind; his wife was diagnosed with gestational diabetes in 2006 and as a Latino, he understands he himself is also at a high risk of developing diabetes Read More…
The cool brisk Fall air was welcomed by the competitors as the second week of match play got underway. Although plenty of kibitzing was in order, the North Enders did not let up on their competitive instincts fighting and measuring for every point. The new slippery bocce balls proved to be a challenge for most Read More…
If you’re a traveler and an architecture enthusiast, you may have been on the Chicago River architectural boat tour. It is splendid, with good stories about the Windy City’s fine buildings. You may be surprised to learn that Boston also has an architectural river (and harbor) trip. You’ll also be surprised to find that you Read More…
As part of the City’s street by street neighborhood audit, Nicole Leo from Neighborhood Services will be starting this week to record and assess these details of the North End / Waterfront. One issue that is difficult to ascertain during the day are street lights. So, as part of this week’s late night Public Safety Read More…
Announcement from the St. Joseph Society: On Friday, October 3, 2014, the St. Joseph Society will open its 89th Annual Feast outside its headquarters at 467 Hanover Street. At 7:00 p.m., the Society will hold an awards ceremony honoring John Romano with a Community Service Award in recognition of his many years of Dedicated Leadership Read More…
North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) hosted a debate regarding Question 2 on the November 4, 2014 ballot regarding Expanding the Beverage Container Deposit Law, often referred to as the Bottle Bill. A Yes vote would expand the existing bottle bill from sodas and carbonated beverages to also require the 5 cent deposit on Read More…
Looking for something to do this week? Take a look through the events post which brings you an organized list of community happenings for the week ahead. Everything from local meetings, events, and community happenings. Tuesday, September 16 12:00pm Tony DeMarco at the Boston Garden – Exhibit at West End Museum [150 Staniford St, Boston] Running through Read More…