With so many articles being written about the neighborhood, it can be tough to keep up with every news story. No need to worry, we find news that pertains to the North End / Waterfront from all different types of sources. The Notable News post always has you covered with a quick and easy way to keep up Read More…
The very fun and very successful North End Youth Hockey Program is underway for the 2014-2015 season!!!!! The North End Introduction Program – now in it’s 3rd year – is a 15 week program designed to teaching hockey specific skills in a fun atmosphere. The primary focus each week is on further developing and strengthening Read More…
St. John School’s Honor Choir, in partnership with NEMPAC, joined the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park, Mayor Marty Walsh, Miss Massachusetts and Santa Claus for the Annual Trellis Lighting Monday night. The students sang three songs for the overflowing crowd.
The following students from the North End were recently named to the Arlington Catholic Honor Roll for the first marking term. FIRST HONORS Ivana Bonetti Elena Bonetti HONORS Isabella Del Peschio Nina Saitta They are to be commended for their academic achievements!
The North End Christmas Fund Luncheon is scheduled for Thursday, December 11, 2014 at 12 Noon to benefit North End families and elderly. The luncheon will be held at Fillipo’s Restaurant, located at 283 Causeway Street. Tickets are available for a $20 donation at the North End Waterfront Health on Hanover Street. The Fund is made up Read More…
You have heard people say books are going away, that we’ll all be reading on Kindles, etc. for the foreseeable future. The more extreme prognosticators declare that whole libraries are in demise, and with the cloud, their books are destined for landfill. (They obviously haven’t read the statistics on the increased use of libraries, and Read More…
Kicking off the holiday season, the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park hosted its annual trellis lighting on Monday night. A tradition in its 13th year, the iconic trellis was set aglow with blue and white lights, funded entirely by the all-volunteer FOCCP group and its sponsors. The warm weather brought out hundreds to the park to enjoy the Read More…
The following letter was submitted by Impact Advisory Group member, Victor Brogna, regarding the proposed Parcel 9 development for a market hall and hotel adjacent to Haymarket and the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway. The project is currently undergoing Article 80 review by the Boston Redevelopment Authority. All opinions should be attributed solely to the individual Read More…
Photo mystery: The North End once had a Jewish enclave. The photo above looks like it was taken in the early Twentieth Century and the legend said it was the corner of North Bennet and Salem Streets. But, I think that isn’t accurate. Can any of our urban sleuths who read NorthEndWaterfront.com identify the location? At the Read More…
The holiday season is in full swing this week with the Trellis Lighting at Christopher Columbus Park, Tuba Christmas Concert at Faneuil Hall, Thanksgiving on Thursday and more! Monday, November 24 5:15pm Trellis Lighting at Christopher Columbus Park Join Mayor Walsh, Santa Claus, and Miss Massachusetts in Christopher Columbus Park for the annual lighting of the Read More…
The best thing about Christmas tree lightings are that you can go the next day and see it all! On Saturday night, Faneuil Hall was packed shoulder to shoulder to see Mayor Walsh flip the switch. On Sunday, the crowds were gone, but it was just as beautiful. This year’s Faneuil Hall tree comes from Nova Scotia Read More…
Everyone wants to experience living in the bustling and historic North End. With local hotels charging over $300 for a weekend nights stay, many tourists and visitors have turned to online services such as Airbnb for short-term rentals. On a busy night, there can be dozens of these temporary tenants renting apartments in the neighborhood. The success of Airbnb has spurred other similar websites and mobile phone apps such Read More…