Do San Diego residents experience joy? I don’t know the answer and I’m not sure I would believe a SanDiegoan if they told me. I’m talking about the sublime feeling, the rush, the pure happiness we Bostonians feel when the sun comes out and the temperature rises to 65 degrees. We take a walk. We Read More…
Antonio Navarro is certainly one of the more distinctive faces in the North End. His father was Sicilian and his mother Basque. Supporting the reputation that Basque people live long lives, Antonio is going strong in his late-80s. He can still be found singing with an accordion in his hands from time to time. Patricia Thiboutot Read More…
The City of Boston has an interactive map of gas leaks, the only one in Massachusetts according to a Muckrock article. In 2014, the Massachusetts legislature passed a bill to help detect and repair gas leaks. This process is an effort to plan and fund pipeline upgrades. We took a look at Boston’s interactive map Read More…
The Zoning, Licensing & Construction (ZLC) Committee of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) will hold its April meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 2015, 7:00 p.m. at the Mariner’s House. All are welcome to attend. Details and agenda in the following notice. Update: 75 Commercial Street, Italia di Gusto, has been postponed until the Read More…
This week is packed with events for just about everybody! Looking to get out? There is certainly something you can find to do. Take a look at the events of the week in the North End / Waterfront of Boston: Monday, April 27 11:00am Children’s Film at North End Library Take a walk down to the North Read More…
Eliot Kinder 2 students taught by Ms. Florence Yee created a marvelous model of Boston. The class model has been selected to be part of the Our Boston exhibit at City Hall. Models will be on display in the mezzanine area from Thursday, April 23rd through Friday, May 1st. The students constructed an indoor playground because they wanted to Read More…
Phil Orlandella, longtime reporter, editor and former owner of the North End Regional Review, celebrates his 70th birthday this week on April 27th. Over the years, now spanning decades, Phil has dedicated himself to covering the North End and keeping the Regional Review going strong as the neighborhood’s paper. In addition to his work at the Regional, Read More…
The North Street Marie Salvati Tot Lot next to the Callahan Tunnel Vent Building is now open. Closed for over 3 years due to concerns of falling materials from the facade of the building, the Tot Lot is completely done over. There is new playground equipment and a new bench. The work was done as Read More…
Announcement from North End Against Drugs: The NEAD Family Dinner / Family Talk event for tonight has been cancelled and rescheduled for May 18th as part of their scholarship night. Please e-mail John Romano at jromano45@gmail.com for any questions or comments. Further announcements for the scholarship night are expected to follow in the next couple of weeks!
Opening Day is alway a special event for North End Athletic Association (NEAA) Baseball. On a sunny Saturday, there were multiple little league games at Langone Park along with a free family BBQ. This year’s Opening Day ceremonies honored the memory of Ralph Martignetti Sr., father of Commissioner/Coach/Director Ralph Martignetti. Many members of the Martignetti family also Read More…
Patriot’s Day in Boston is one of the most celebrated holidays in the city. It is particularly big here in the North End, right where it all started! Plus, there is the opening of the Harborwalk under the Charlestown Bridge and around Lovejoy Wharf. Top Posts This Week: Mayor Walsh Keynotes Lantern Ceremony at Old North Read More…
Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced the appointment of Giselle Sterling of the North End as Commissioner of Veterans’ Services for the City of Boston. She will be the first Latina and first woman to hold this position. Sterling has served as interim Commissioner for the department since January 16, 2015. “Giselle is an effective leader Read More…