If you stay true to newspapers, chances are that it did not end up on your front stoop a few times over the past week. With all the snow we have had, it has been hard to catch up with the news, and seeing how most of the news is consumed with storm updates, here are the top Read More…
The sun is out and roof overhangs throughout the neighborhood are seeing massive icicle creations. As we heard yesterday, the danger is from above! This falling ice action is thanks to Dan at Union Wharf. No one was injured in the making of this video.
Threatening icicles are forming everywhere on building rooftops. These are from Fulton Street, shared by neighbor Janet Gilardi who said, “That sidewalk is always very clear and passable but — the danger lies above!” Photos by Janet Gilardi.
Sometimes as a community we don’t think before we act even though we spend lots of time in the thinking stage. Casinos are one example. This is not a column opposing casinos. Their benefits are probably over-rated, and so are their drawbacks. Everett was chosen over Revere for the casino in the Boston area. The Read More…
In response to overwhelming demand, podiatrist Eric Schultz, DPM, will practice at North End Waterfront Health full time beginning on February 24. Schultz, who has chaired NEW Health’s Podiatry Department since 1997, had previously split his time between the North End and another health center. Now he will see NEW Health patients with foot conditions Read More…
My grandfather, Nicola Dello Russo, owned a tavern at the corner of Lewis and Commercial Streets during the early to mid twentieth century. Like all taverns, the walls were covered with pictures of local celebrities and events and the picture I am sharing today was one of those. Unfortunately there were no annotations as to Read More…
NEMPAC is holding their Annual Meeting on Wednesday, February 4, 2015, from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. at the Mariners House located at 11 North Square, North End of Boston. This meeting, required in the by-laws, is open to the public. The agenda will cover a synopsis of the year including financial statement reporting, as well Read More…
It’s official, the past 7 days of snow accumulation totaling 34.2 inches through Monday afternoon in Boston set a record for the most in one week. The quick succession of snowstorms is responsible for the record accumulations. Is it more than the “big one” in 1978? Well, there were 2 storms then that left 48.5 inches, but they Read More…
The Massachusetts Historical Commission has taken issue with the proposed height and massing of the Haymarket Hotel proposal for Parcel 9 by Normandy Real Estate Partners and Harbinger Development. In a January 26, 2015 letter, the MHC noted the proposed height far exceeds the 55 feet zoning limit that was set to protect the historic Read More…
Catherine “Cathy” (Gatto) Romanowski of Woburn and formerly of the North End on January 30, 2015. Loving daughter of the late Laurence and Pasqualena (Del Vecchio) Gatto. Beloved mother of Rhonda Zucco and her husband Peter of Woburn, and Ronald Romanowski and his wife Amy of Woburn. Cherished grandmother of Celena Zucco, Alana Zucco and Read More…
Congratulations to our very own New England Patriots! The Super Bowl is sure to be the talk of the week. Details for the celebratory New England Patriots parade will be determined on Monday. We will get you the details! Just like last week – get ready for the snow! Just when we thought we were getting control Read More…
Just in time for the post-Super Bowl celebrations, another snow storm is expected to hit on Sunday night and all-day on Monday, February 2nd. According to NOAA, conditions for rush hour on Monday will be difficult during both the morning and evening commutes. There will be a lot of blowing and drifting snow with Boston getting Read More…