The 2015 Fisherman’s Feast Banquet by the Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca Society of Boston honored longtime member Salvatore “Chickie” Travato for Lifetime Achievement. Member of the Year awards were presented to Salvatore LoPiccolo and Vincent J. Bono. Your editor was also thrilled to receive the Neighbor of the Year award. The annual banquet was held Read More…
Month: May 2015
Events: Busy Week Ahead with Local Meetings, NEWNC Election and more!
With events on every day this week, there is sure to be something for everyone. With the weather set to be jumping between the 60’s and 80’s, get out in the neighborhood and take a look at some events to attend: Monday, May 11 7:00pm NEWNC Monthly Meeting – Nazzaro Center, 30 North Bennet Street In Read More…
Monday Night! May 11th Council Agenda: Zoning Relief, Occupancy Change, Candidate Forum for Saturday’s Election!
North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council Website: www.NEWNCBoston.org Email: info@newncboston.org NEWNC AGENDA Monday, May 11, 2015, 7:00PM Nazzaro Center, 30 North Bennet Street 1. Welcome: NEWNC President 2. Call to order & Roll Call: NEWNC President 3. Meeting Protocol: NEWNC Vice President 4. Committee Reports: a. Resident Parking/Traffic Committee: Ryan Kenny b. Public Safety Committee: Read More…
Neighborhood Photos: Spring in the North End
Becca Griffin shares a few of her favorite Spring photos in the neighborhood. “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 past neighborhood photo posts.
Nazzaro Shines
For the past two week-ends, Mayor Marty Walsh has continued the tradition of Boston Shines, a civic engagement initiative that sees contingents from every neighborhood take to the streets and do their share of spring cleaning. And in keeping with their commitment to be civically responsible youth, the members of the Nazzaro Center’s Youth Program manned the brooms, shovels, gloves and Read More…
The Weekender: Dog Park Vandalism, Meat Market Closes, NEWNC Candidates, Greenway Sculpture Rising!
Public opinion ran high regarding the vandalism that took place at the new dog park in DeFilippo Park. The long awaited Echelman sculpture rose above the greenway while DiPaolo & Rossi, the meat market on Salem Street closed up shop. Read below for the hot button topics of the week! Top Posts This Week: Vandalism at New Dog Read More…
Video: Boston Bike Party Hits Downtown
The Boston Bike Party came through downtown Boston on Friday night with several hundred bicyclists for the event that was themed “Twinsies.” In this video clip, the bike party is heading down Atlantic Avenue.
Cleaning Up the North End at Spring 2015 Boston Shines
After the long winter, folks came out to clean up the North End for the annual Boston Shines event. District 1 City Councilor Sal LaMattina was on hand to help out along with a large group from the Eliot K-8 Innovation School. The guys from Friends of the North End pitched in as well members from Read More…
Officer Nominees Announced for Friends of Christopher Columbus Park
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park have announced their slate of nominees to lead the popular non-profit group. At their May 12, 2015 meeting (6:30pm, Mariner’s House), the annual election of FOCCP officers will take place. Nominees for this election are: President: Joanne Hayes-Rines Vice President: Ann Babbitt Treasurer: Audrey Tortolani Clerk: Patricia Thiboutot Directors-at-large: Susanne Lavoie Read More…
Jigsaw Picture Puzzle: Copp’s Hill Terrace in Bloom
It’s a little late this year, but the trees on Copp’s Hill Terrace are finally in full bloom again. (Photo by Matt Conti) Can you solve the picture puzzle? Move and drag the pieces around just like a regular jigsaw puzzle. If you are “missing” a piece, move the other pieces aside to find it. If you need Read More…
“The Circus of Rhyme” Original Play Performed at Improv Asylum
Boston Community Collaborative’s Dance and Drama students recently performed “The Circus of Rhyme”, an original play written, produced and directed by their wonderful instructor Miss Ingrid Oslund. The play itself was based on different poems ranging from Edger Allen Poe and e e cummings to original limericks written by the students. Each student had the Read More…
Don’t Forget to Vote in the Neighborhood Council Election – Saturday, May 16th 10am-2pm
Polls are open 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, can vote to fill the 6 seats in this year’s election. The voting area is defined to include Precincts 1, 2, 3 and 4 Read More…











