When our children were young, they asked what their father, a lawyer, did at work. I told them, “He gives advice to people.” But that was hardly an adequate explanation. They eventually learned what lawyers do through family discussions, visits to his office, and their expanding notions of the world as they grew older. I Read More…
Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy Executive Director, Jesse Brackenbury, updated the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) on how the Conservancy’s recent lease renewal for the parks will impact the North End. He was introduced by NEWRA’s representative on the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy Board, Robyn Reed, at their December 11, 2014 meeting. The imminent two-year Read More…
It was a clear blue sky when Santa arrived by helicopter on Sunday afternoon to kick off the 44th Annual North End Christmas Parade. There was fun for all ages with three marching bands playing holiday music as the parade moved from the North End Park on the waterfront into the neighborhood streets. Costumed characters took pictures Read More…
The success of the Friends of the North End Christmas Bocce Tournament has inspired the competitors to continue playing at the indoor courts in the Stephen Steriti Memorial Rink. The spirited matches were won by team members: Victor Passacantilli, Angelo Di Girolamo, Pat Reppucci and Frank Julianello. They soundly defeated the team of Sam Viscione, Read More…
Gilda (Scrima) Pasto, 87, of Worcester and a long time resident of Boston’s North End died peacefully surrounded by her loving family, Saturday December 13, 2014 in the Jewish Healthcare Center. Her husband Mario Pasto predeceased her. Gilda is survived by her loving children; a son James Pasto and his wife Milah, her daughter Lisa Read More…
The holiday season is certainly here! With the windy cold weather, snowfall, and decorations around the neighborhood, it is the sure sign of winter. Despite the daylight being shorter and the weather being colder, there are still many great events to take advantage of around the neighborhood. Tuesday, December 16 6:30pm Boston Tea Party Reenactment at Old Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted 3-26 in opposition to zoning variances sought at 16-18 Battery Street. Owner Seth Nock was not present at the meeting and was represented by Attorney Daniel Toscano. The application seeks to change the legal occupancy of the existing premises from nine to ten residential units and construct Read More…
The 6th annual Santa Skate & Toy Drive took place at Steriti Rink in the North End. Sponsored by the North End Columbus Day Celebration Committee, the event gathered a giant pile of toys as holiday classics played during the free skating event. A raffle with several prizes also helped contributed to the cause, with all cash and toys Read More…
Test yourself to see if you keep up with the local news enough throughout the week! If you have seen and read all the stories below, you are certainly on top of the buzz! If not, no worries – this post allows you to catch up on the top stories of the week. Is this a Read More…
Students from the North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) performed last week at the North End / West End ABCD Neighborhood Service Center. The students are shown here with Meghan Denenberg and Lisa Ayres. Photo courtesy of @ABCDBoston.
The 44th Annual North End Christmas Parade will take place on Sunday, December 14, 2014, starting at 1:00 PM at Puopolo Field on Commercial Street where Santa Claus will arrive by helicopter. The parade is sponsored by the North End Athletic Association in association with the Nazzaro Center, North End Against Drugs and Mayor’s Office of Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association meeting on December 11th included several brief reports, moderated by NEWRA President Ford Cavallari. Subjects covered: Enhancements on NEWRA.org website, including zoning and licensing documents. Time to renew NEWRA memberships. Forms available here. President’s challenge to bring in new members. Zoning, Licensing & Construction Committee report by Chair Victor Read More…