The NEMPAC Children’s Music Theater Troupe delivered a captivating performance of Honk Jr. the Musical Thursday evening at Boston Harbor Community Church. It’s a modern day adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Ugly Duckling” that has many moments that will tickle your funny bone. The overall moral to the story reminds us that it is our Read More…
At this week’s meeting, the Boston Redevelopment Authority had Bruce Carlisle, Director of Coastal Zone Management, talk about the State’s Chapter 91 licensing process under which the BRA and the Municipal Harbor Plan (MHP) Advisory Committee will prepare recommendations. The state is looking for specific requirements for substitute provisions (when relaxing some requirements) and amplifications (when applying further Read More…
On October 27, 2014, Christine Falzarano, Vice President, and Gisella DiPaola, Assistant Vice President and North End Branch Manager, both of Eagle Bank, presented Geetha Renganathan, West End Service Coordinator, Maria Stella Gulla, Director of ABCD’s North/End/West End NSC, and Johanna Malone, Fundraising Specialist for ABCD’s North End/West End NSC, with a $500 donation to Read More…
At a public meeting on Wednesday night, North End residents and stakeholders harshly criticized a preliminary design for the reconstruction of North Square. Boston Public Works has budgeted $2 million to make site improvements for historic North Square. Centrally located in Boston’s North End, it is one of the country’s oldest public squares and the founding spot for Read More…
This “Throwback Thursday” photograph looks south on Commercial Street after the “El” (Atlantic Avenue Elevated) was taken down although the supports are still in place. Taken from around Lincoln Wharf, note the Mariner as the tall building on the right and Union Wharf on the left. We’re not exactly sure of the date of this photo Read More…
The Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge from the top of the Brinks garage is captured here by Bob Somerville who braved this week’s cold snap. “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 Read More…
In the early 20th century, Boston was home to one of the only schools in the country that taught the craft of pottery making. What started as a social service undertaking in the North End by a group called the Saturday Evening Girls, lead to a successful Pottery business in Boston. The Saturday Evening Girls met at Read More…
Looking ahead to new challenges and partnerships, The Boston Harbor Association (TBHA) held their 2014 Annual Meeting on Tuesday night. The event took place at the Long Wharf dock aboard the Majesty, courtesy of Boston Harbor Cruises. Longtime Board Chair, Brian Dacey, received honors as did Board Treasurer Bernie Dreiblatt. Both executives are stepping down from those positions. TBHA Read More…
Looking through all the news, there is no doubt that the North End is a popular spot. With so many articles being written, it can be tough to keep up with all of that. Rest assured, we find news that pertains to the North End / Waterfront from all different types of sources. The Notable News post always Read More…
Head of Boston Inspectional Services, William “Buddy” Christopher, spoke recently to the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) to discuss general issues associated with the department. Mr. Christopher said that ISD has been tasked by Mayor Walsh to: Expedite the permitting process for applicants. Uphold minimum standards for housing. Improve the experience at ISD. Change the Read More…
Michael Laposata ‘16 and Christian Cattaneo ’18 of the North End achieved High Honors for the First Quarter at Boston College High School. For High Honors an upperclassman must have at least a 3.80 quality point average and all grades ‘”C+” or higher. A Freshman needs a 3.6 QPA and and all grades ‘”C+” or Read More…
When I was 19 years old, I went to Wall Street. It was narrow, dark, secretive—worthy of the cash that I imagined rested behind those vault-like façades. It was my first encounter with shadows bestowing a sense of place, in this case a sense of importance. Shadows affect people in other ways. They hint of Read More…