Christopher Columbus High School Class of 1957 met for dinner on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at La Scala Restaurant in Randolph, MA. Columbus High School was located on Tileston and North Bennett Street’s in the North End of Boston and closed in 1990. Eighteen classmates were in attendance, some with guests. The camaraderie filled the Read More…
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS @ OLD NORTH CHURCH As stories go, St. Francis of Assisi could communicate with animals. There are legends of Francis preaching to doves and crows. Stories of his rescuing a wild rabbit caught in a trap, ending with the rabbit following him for days and constantly hopping on his lap in Read More…
In advance of the October 15-19th Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey visit to TD Garden, a few stars from the show are visiting Boston’s North End early to show local students from the Eliot and St. John schools how they work together to ‘build to amaze’ both in and out of the ring. The event Read More…
The Saint Joseph’s Society held an awards ceremony honoring John “JR” Romano with a Community Service Award. JR was recognized by his many years of dedicated leadership and commitment to the important civic and charitable organizations benefiting the North End. The event was part of Friday night’s opening for the 89th Annual St. Joseph’s Read More…
Heather Annese captures this dramatic sunrise off Burrough’s Wharf from earlier this week. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Did you take an interesting photo in or around Boston’s North End / Waterfront? Have it featured by emailing it to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a title, date taken and a sentence or two describing the Read More…
The October 9, 2014 agenda for the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) includes: 67-69 Prince Street – Monica’s Restaurant 78-80 Salem Street – Sushi Rock Boston Water + Sewer Commission Presentation The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet Street. At 8:15 p.m., the NEWRA Annual Meeting Read More…
Without much in the way of violent crime reports, October’s Public Safety meeting focused on community involvement with District A-1 Boston Police, including more proactive handling of late night problems in the North End. Leading the meeting were Neighborhood Council Public Safety Committee Chair David Marx, BPD Captain Kenneth Fong, BPD Sergeant James Chin, BPD Read More…
****UPDATE**** ****AFTER THE 11AM BLESSING/PROCESSION ON SATURDAY, THE FAMILY FUN ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN MOVED INDOORS TO ST. STEPHEN’S CHURCH**** ****EVENING EVENTS ON SATURDAY HAVE BEEN CANCELLED**** The 89th St. Joseph’s Feast will be held Friday through Sunday, October 3rd – 5th, 2014. On Friday, October 3rd, join the San Giuseppe Society on Hanover Street in Read More…
Notable crime reports in the North End / Waterfront: Vandalism 09/28/14 ~ 4:40am Police Officer’s responded to Salem Street for a vandalism to motor vehicle in progress. On arrival a witness reported a male suspect broke the passenger side window with a brick. He rummaged through the 2008 Ford Explorer and then fled on foot. Officer’s were unable Read More…
Many interesting stories were published or posted this week about the North End /Waterfront, so stay in the loop with this compilation of articles from alternate news sources that pertain to various issues, stories and reviews in the North End / Waterfront, making this your one stop shop of news. Guest commentary: Finding talent and friends in the North Read More…
A longstanding neighborhood institution is closing this week. With the sale of its Cross Street property, J. Pace & Son will be shutting down its North End location this Saturday, October 4th after 40 years. We are passing on this note received from Joe Pace who started his business here in the North End.
MARTIGNETTI, Erminio Of Boston’s North End on October 1, 2014. Beloved husband of Vanda (D’Alelio) Martignetti. Loving father of Guy Martignetti of North End and Anna Cucinatti and her husband Anthony of Winchester. Cherished grandfather of Sofia and Caroline. Dear brother of Antonia Martignetti and Alfredo Martignetti, both of the North End. Also survived by Read More…