We cover as many local events and follow as many local news stories as we possibly can, but between all the businesses, public meetings, development projects, news and views, having a weekly post that is compiled from alternate sources covers all the corners! DraftKings Fantasy TV Spot, Millionaire Maker When North End natives and brothers, David Read More…
Residents and neighborhood pet owners walked their way to the Nazzaro Center for an update on the pilot dog park set to move into the flights of the DeFilippo playground, or “The Gassy.” If all goes as planned, the formation of the dog park will take place over the next couple of weeks, leading up to the opening Read More…
Now that the snow is gone, it has become more obvious when trash is left out when it shouldn’t be. One of the more consistent problems is on Hanover Street in front of the Pinkberry frozen yogurt shop. Neighbor Damien DiPaola has been following the problem and I’ve noticed it on a regular basis. Damien shares this Read More…
Ms. Daniella Frattaroli and her energetic class of K4B students at St. John School in Boston’s North End were delighted to welcome Lt. Governor Karyn Polito as this week’s Royal Reader. Lt. Governor Polito read I Want To Be Somebody New” by Robert Lopshire. Now in its second year, Ms. Frattaroli’s Royal Reader Program welcomes guest Read More…
At approximately 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14th, a blazing fire erupted in an abandoned building at 3 Stillman Place near Endicott Street and the Greenway in Boston’s North End. Flames shot out of the roof and windows from the top floors and rooftop with a plume of heavy black smoke. Boston Fire was immediately on the Read More…
Boston Water & Sewer Commission (BWSC) has provided the following detailed project update and schedule for the North End Sewer Project. This long-term project will impact nearly every street in the North End / Waterfront area. Work days are Monday through Friday with an anticipated completion in January 2016. Click images to enlarge. Project contacts: Read More…
https://youtu.be/bMc2S96nnJc The North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) presented at North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) on April 9th with an update on their activities and upcoming programs. Representing NEMPAC were North End residents Dianne Royle, Board President and Sherri Snow, Executive Director. NEMPAC operates out of the former washhouse on the Prado (Paul Revere Mall) and Read More…
Old North Church welcomed tartan wearing Scottish “clans” on Sunday in a tradition known as “Kirkin’ o’ Tartan.” In 1746, the Battle of Culloden marked the last major attempt by the Scots to regain independence from the English by force. In victory, the English punished the Scots by denying them the use of arms and made Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) added its voice to the community’s displeasure with parking space savers during winter snow storms. In a vote of 6-3, NEWNC supported a ban of space savers in the North End and downtown Boston. The group joins NEWRA along with other downtown groups in signing on to the proposal by the Alliance for Downtown Civic Organizations Read More…
We’ve had the trial even though Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s lawyers admitted he was guilty on the first day. This trial was important to endure. If we hadn’t had it, the conspiracy theorists would crawl out, accusing the police of cover-ups. The Fox-TV screamers would be concocting stories about how it was all Obama’s fault. The right Read More…
As if last week’s water main and sewer flooding weren’t enough, a Sysco truck trailer saw its refrigeration unit catch fire Monday morning around 10 a.m. on Hanover Street in the center of Boston’s North End. Once the fire started, the driver disconnected the truck from the trailer section. Boston Fire knocked down the fire shortly Read More…
Please mark your calendars, and reserve your spot in the Eliot Fundraiser billiards tournament. The Boston Beer Works on Canal Street has generously donated their 2nd floor pool hall for the evening. Pool table time and snacks will be provided. Cash bar. Tickets are $200 per person or $400 for a team and entry fees Read More…