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Month: June 2015
Neighborhood Photo: Tropical Air Mass Departs Boston
Bob Somerville captures the colorful departure of the humid, tropical air mass that pass through last night at sunset. “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.
Photos: Speaker Robert DeLeo Fundraiser at Massimino’s
Massachusetts House Speaker Robert DeLeo was in Boston’s North End on Monday night for a fundraiser at Massimino’s Cucina Italiana Restaurant on Endicott Street. Hosted by owner Paul D’Amore along with Frances Russolillo, dozens of supporters attended the dinner and social gathering. Adding to the flair of the event was the North End Marching Band, playing Read More…
Downtown View: The More Things Change …
Larry DiCara remembers his first encounter with Mayor Kevin White. It was 1971. DiCara was newly elected to the Boston City Council. The mayor phoned. Would DiCara meet with him? The young DiCara, outfitted in his best suit, entered the mayor’s office at the new city hall. White stood at the window overlooking Faneuil Hall Read More…
Downtown Waterfront Guidelines Propose Tower Heights for Harbor Garage & Hook Lobster
As reported earlier in the month, the Boston Redevelopment Authority released its recommended guidelines for three key Downtown Waterfront sites including the Harbor Garage, Hook Lobster and Long Wharf. The BRA proposes a maximum height for the Harbor Garage of 600′ (up from 150′ current zoning) and minimum open space of 30% (down from 50%). Read More…
Gridiron Audibles: Champion Patriots Get their Rings
Ten years removed from his last opportunity to honor his players following a world championship, Patriots owner Robert Kraft seemed to pick up right where he left off. Last week, in a private ceremony at his Chestnut Hill home, Kraft hosted perhaps the hottest party in greater Boston, if not the country as the Super Bowl Read More…
Events: La Bohéme, NEAA All-Star Game, Canine Clinic, ZLC Meeting, St. Padre Pio Procession and More!
The events of the week post is your weekly schedule calendar of local events and community happenings! The North End’s Mirabella Pool is now open, but take a look at what else the week ahead has in store! Tuesday, June 23 7:00pm NEWRA Zoning, Licensing & Construction (ZLC) Committee Meeting – Mariner’s House See the agenda for Tuesday’s meeting. Read More…
Alyssa & Christen, North End Residents and Boston Celtics Dancers
There are two Boston Celtics Dancers from the North End for the 2015-2016 season! Here are Alyssa and Christen at the final round of Dancer Auditions, presented by Alex and Ani, on Monday, June 15 at the Celtics Practice Facility in Waltham, MA. The final auditions consisted of: · Technical dance combinations · A choreographed dance Read More…
This Week in the North End Athletic Association Baseball
NEAA 21U Dodgers Open Season With a Victory The NEAA 21U Dodgers opened their Lou Tompkins All-Star Baseball season with a stirring 2-1 victory over the South End Astros. The Dodgers opened their season with ace Vincent Lopriore on the mound. He faced off against Astro ace Rivera. The two were dominant throughout the game. Read More…
The Weekender: “Ride” North End, Lewis Wharf Hotel Disapproval, Road Rage Stabbing and More!
The following are the top posts over the last week, recapping the “must reads” from around the neighborhood! Top Posts This Week: First Tall Ship of the Summer Arrives in Boston Harbor Juan Sebastian De Elcano is the 3rd largest Tall Ship in the world and it arrived in Boston Harbor on the way to Charlestown Navy Yard Read More…
NEAA Baseball in Full Swing
Virtually every night of the week you can see the North End Athletic Association’s youth baseball program in full swing at both the Langone and Puopolo Parks on Commercial Street. On a recent evening, I had an hour or so to spend at the park and watched some of the Major’s game at Langone Park and Read More…
Fanueil Hall Marketplace Announces New Lounge Activities
The latest news from Fanueil Hall Marketplace: Faneuil Hall Marketplace gears up for a busy summer travel season with entertainment and events that enhance the already enjoyable experience it offers visitors, with complimentary outdoor activities for all ages. Folks visiting the Marketplace with their families will be able to shop, dine and spend time playing Read More…