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Month: April 2015
Relay for Life Benefit a Huge Success
A fantastic and successful fundraiser was held at Filippo’s Ristorante on Causeway Street on last Tuesday, April 21st. Everyone raved about the food, the location, the great raffle and silent auction prizes, and the atmosphere created by the fun group of people who attended. The dinner was hosted by Marie Parker Orlandi and Karen Parker Read More…
Through the Eyes of “Freeway” – Meet you up the Gassy
“Meet You Up The Gassy” Yeah, that’s what we all said in the 50’s and 60’s! That was our “hang around place.” While many of the Acapella groups practiced their singing down in the last Gassy, our guardians would be in the top Gassy mingling, playing cards, telling jokes and “ranking each other out” in Read More…
Neighborhood Photos: Flower Boxes Return to North End
A seminal event in the Spring revival of the North End is the planting of the flower boxes. Frankie Boyer captures the colorful flower boxes in this photo series. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Email your best photos to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a sentence (or more) telling us about your photo. See Read More…
NEAA Dodgers Playing Big Roles in College
The NEAA 21u Dodgers have several players doing big things for their college teams. Two lifelong North End men, who have played in the NEAA baseball program since age 8, are getting ready to wrap up their seasons and return to the Dodgers for summer baseball. Vincent Lopriore is starring at Curry College as a Read More…
Nazzaro Youth Program BBQ at Langone Park [Photos]
In what has become an annual tradition going back almost 20 years, the Tuesday after Patriots Day has seen the entire youth program moved outdoors to the grassy area between Puoplo and Langone Parks. A bocce tournament, pick-up baseball and basketball, playground area activities and all the hamburgers and hot dogs one can eat all Read More…
Notable News: Skatepark Coming, 175 Condos at Lovejoy Wharf, Mike’s Cannoli Rankings, Grocery Store in Downtown
“Growth” is everywhere you look in downtown Boston, from buildings shooting up left and right to large corporations and small businesses popping up all over the area. It is a fast paced time, making it a challenge to keep up with every project and development, let alone the news. That is why you have the notable news post, Read More…
Nomination Forms Available for 2015 Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) Election
The North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) is holding its Annual Election on Saturday, May 16, 2015, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 N. Bennet Street, North End, Boston. All North End / Waterfront residents, age 18 and older, are eligible to run for one of the 6 seats to be filled Read More…
Dom Campochiaro Remembered at Annual St. Mark’s Society Mass & Breakfast
On Sunday April 26 the Societa Cattolica Italiana di San Marco, St. Mark’s Society, held its annual Mass and breakfast at Sacred Heart Church and St. John’s school hall. The Mass was in honor of the deceased members of the society and was the tenth anniversary Mass for Armando, “Eddie”, Vignolo the longtime president of Read More…
Columbus High School to Celebrate 70th Anniversary – Signup Now
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL 70th Year Anniversary 1945 – 2015 Sunday, May 31, 2015 The class of 1957 will be sponsoring a Commemorative Mass at St. Leonard Church in the North End at 2:00 p.m. followed by an informal gathering after Mass in the Church hall. Coffee and Pastries will be served. We invite all Read More…
67th Wedding Anniversary Celebrated by Walter & Grace Luongo
On Saturday, April 25, 2015 Walter and Grace Luongo celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary. Walter met Grace in 1947 and were married in 1948. They are life long residents of the North End. Walter will be celebrating his 90th birthday in May and served our country in World War II from 1943 to 1946 as Command Read More…
Opening Day a Smash Hit
The NEAA baseball program had a fantastic opening day! In all 5 games were played for children ages 6-12. In the early game the Raptors and the Mudcats put on a show for the early risers with a great display of hitting and defense. After that game concluded the Grasshoppers took on the Tin Caps. Read More…