On Thursday evening (May 14th), the NEMPAC Children’s Theatre Troupe took its audience on a whirlwind adventure to the Island of Never Land. A second show was held on Saturday. There were many twists and turns as the musical unfolded from encounters with Peter Pan’s Lost Boys, the island Chief, mermaids, Captain Hook, the infamous Read More…
Update: Please see this updated post where the council declared Sean Hennessey winner for the sixth and final seat in this election. In a large turnout, 381 votes were cast in the 2015 election on Saturday, May 16th to fill six open seats on the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC). 2015 NEWNC Election Results – 381 Total Ballots Read More…
The weekender is the time to reflect on the top posts from the week. The Monday through Friday grind can be hectic, leaving many people with limited time to keep up with the local buzz. No need to worry, the weekender has you covered! Top Posts This Week: Night Scenes of the Echelman Sculpture, “As Read More…
A fire broke out early Saturday morning on Hull Street, up the block from Old North Church on the Freedom Trail in Boston’s North End. Residents are crediting a passerby for noticing it early on the roof, alerting those inside and the Boston Fire Department. (Photos above by Brendan O’Brien.) A building resident, Leo, shares Read More…
Doorways in the North End have character and this one on Hanover Avenue even had a few cans of beans on it! Move and drag the pieces around just like a regular jigsaw puzzle. If you are “missing” a piece, move the other pieces aside to look behind them. Beginners can use the guides found in the lower left Read More…
St. John School held our annual “Dare to Dream Gala” at the Fairmont Battery Wharf Hotel on Friday, May 8th. The event celebrated our 120th anniversary and was a huge success. The money raised from the Gala will be used to fund educational programs for the students, including our new science lab and establishing a Read More…
The following report is from this week’s District A-1 Boston Police blotter: Warrant Arrest 05/12/15 ~ 1:50pm A male suspect was arrested on Hanover Street for an outstanding warrant. The suspect also had stolen Dre- power beats and JBL micro speakers in his possession. Larceny from Motor Vehicle 05/11 -5/12/15 ~ 8:00pm – 9:30am Read More…
The ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) held its Mother’s Day party on Friday, May 8th. Over 50 mothers and their spouses and friends turned out for a home-cooked meal of salad, chicken cacciatore, and cake. Everyone in attendance got the “mother treatment” and was served with love, with no dishes to Read More…
A zoning relief application at 414 Commercial Street by Nick Leo was presented to the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) by Attorney Daniel Toscano on May 11, 2015. The petitioner is seeking relief to change commercial space, formerly used by a chiropractor, to residential space. The change would increase the number of residential units in the Read More…
Francine and Jim Gannon of 74 Commercial Street received unanimous 8-0 support from the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) on May 11, 2015 for their application of zoning relief to enclose an outdoor deck. As explained by in the above meeting video, the owners are attempting to resolve leaks and snow removal issues during winter. The intended enclosure will Read More…
With so much revolving around the North End / Waterfront area, be sure to tag us at @NorthEndBoston when you capture a part of the action. Every week we take the top 10 tweets in the neighborhood, stemming from the popularity of the tweet, breaking news and things that capture the essence of the neighborhood! The Top Read More…
John Fitzgerald, Boston Redevelopment Authority, visited the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) this week to update the community on how City Hall is planning around the pending bid for the 2024 Olympics in Boston. Fitzgerald laid out Mayor Walsh’s approach to the Olympics and how it could impact overall city planning and infrastructure. The closest Read More…