Sports

Gridiron Audibles: Gostkowski Signs 4-year Deal, Brady Decision Coming Soon?

Patriot release limited 2015 tickets On Wednesday, the Patriots released a limited amount of tickets for the upcoming 2015 regular season. The tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster by calling 800-745-3000. Gostkowski inks 4-year deal with Patriots The Patriots and placekicker Stephen Gostkowski agreed to terms on a 4-year $17.2 million deal. The team had Read More…

People

Happy 100th Birthday to Antonetta Bonaffine and Theresa Deliago!

The North End celebrates two 100th birthdays this week for Antonetta Bonaffine and Theresa Deliago. State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz and City Councilor Sal LaMattina presented official commemorations to the birthday ladies on Wednesday at Casa Maria. Photo by Kathy Carangelo-D’Amore.

Photo Gallery: Madonna delle Grazie Procession

The statue of Madonna Delle Grazie was presented on Sunday afternoon at the annual procession in Boston’s North End. The society was founded in Boston in 1903 from San Sossio Baronia Avellino. Featuring the North End Marching Band and the Northeast Italian Band, devotees to the Madonna started at St. Leonard’s Church at the corner of Read More…

Health & Environment

Tick Information from NEW Health

by Mary Wright, RN, health educator at North End Waterfront Health Deer ticks, the kind of tick that carries Lyme disease, are found throughout Massachusetts. They are around all year but are especially active in the spring and summer months. Ticks are generally found in grassy, brushy, or wooded areas. They are really tiny – Read More…

Community Daily Briefs

Notable News: Double Murder Convict Gets Parole Hearing, Pastene Roots, Park Improvements, Mayor Tours Converse, Lucic Thanks North End

The notable news post throws all the noteworthy articles written about the North End / Waterfront of Boston right at you. Rest assured that if the article is worth the read, it is sure to be posted below! Man sent away for life without parole for North End double murder gets chance to argue for parole Louis Read More…

Sports

Boston Red Sox US-Japan Baseball Exchange on July 29th

Once again the North End Athletic Association’s Dodger baseball Program will host a game in the North End between the North End Dodgers and a team of similar age boys from Japan. The Boston Red Sox US-Japan Baseball Exchange is an annual Red Sox Foundation funded and operated program that brings young Japanese youth to Read More…

Community Government

Neighborhood Council Supports Two Zoning Requests; Surprise Motion to Fill Vacant Seat

North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) held its monthly meeting on Monday, July 13, 2015. (00:00 in video) Call to order by President Philip Frattaroli (00:30) Meeting protocol by Vice President Ryan Kenny (01:00) Roll Call of attending members: Jorge Mendoza, John Pregmon, Marie Simboli, Philip Frattaroli, Ralph Verrocchi, Carmine Guarino, Anne Devlin Tagliaferro, Read More…

Community

ABCD North End / West End Celebrates Independence Day

The ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) held its Independence Day Party last week. Over 3 dozen seniors  turned out for a home-cooked meal of barbecued chicken, hot dogs,  pasta salad, watermelon, and cake. Maria Stella, Gulla, Director, gave a moving speech to the crowd.   “More than barbecues,” she said earnestly, “we Read More…

People

Susan Hanson Named West End Museum President

History aficionado Dr. Susan Hanson, whose experience in U.S. museums includes positions at the Smithsonian Institution and history projects in seven states, has been named President of The West End Museum Board of Directors. She aims to increase the Museum’s public offerings, stabilize its finances and increase its visibility within Metro Boston and throughout New Read More…

Transportation

Permanent Bike Lane Planned for Cross and N. Washington Streets After Safety Study [Video]

Permanent thermoplastic bike lanes will be installed this summer on Cross and N. Washington Streets, connecting Atlantic Avenue at Christopher Columbus Park to the Charlestown Bridge. Boston Bikes representative, Kim Foltz, from the City’s bike program presented with Jessica Mortell, Toole Design Group, to provide a general update on neighborhood bicycling as well as results from a safety Read More…