Each year, the President of the United States recognizes volunteers throughout the country with the President’s Volunteer Service Awards. Benjamin Eld from Boston’s North End is among this year’s silver award honorees. Eld is being recognized for his work as a Citizen Schools Citizen Teacher, and the award is a testament to his civic leadership. Read More…
A federal court judge ruled late Wednesday against the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) in what she referred to as the “Long War of Long Wharf.” The BRA planned to establish an enclosed 220-seat, 4,655 square-foot restaurant/bar with outdoor tables at the end of Long Wharf, once referred to as “Doc’s Long Wharf.” The court ruling favored the defending Read More…
Saint Anthony’s Society has announced the 2015 feast schedule. The celebration set for August 28 – August 31, on Endicott, Thacher and North Margin Streets in the North End. Join us for a weekend of Italian American music, delicious foods and confections, parades including award winning drum and bugle corps & marching bands, religious services, cooking Read More…
The National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) has elected Jim Luisi, CEO of North End Waterfront Health (NEW Health), as its next Chairman. Luisi will serve as the organization’s top elected official starting in 2017, while continuing to lead NEW Health. “It’s an honor to be elected as the next NACHC Chair and I’m Read More…
Salvatore “Chickie” Trovato, 76, of Boston passed away on August 25, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Devoted husband of Marie (Catanzaro) Trovato for 57 years. Loving father of George V. Trovato and his wife Laura of Winter Haven, FL., Joy Bonavita and her husband Joseph of Georgetown, MA and the late Joseph C. Trovato. Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) hosted its annual Summer Party on August 19th at the Pilot House, Lewis Wharf. NEWRA members (and prospective members) enjoyed the scenic North End waterfront while socializing with fellow residents and local officials at the event. A special highlight of the summer party was Victor Brogna’s 80th birthday Read More…
Sally Ling’s was a notable upscale Chinese restaurant located at 256 Commercial Street on the Boston waterfront from 1984 to 2003. The restaurant also had a location at Newton Center. In 2013, artist and photographer Edward Sokoloff created a three panel montage containing more than 3,000 greater Boston restaurants and other eating places. In updating Read More…
Staying in the loop can be time-consuming, which is why we publish the “notable news” post on a weekly basis, reporting stories, news and views about the North End / Waterfront from alternate sources. Enjoy! Most Visited State Attractions in North End/Waterfront Taking a look at the museums in Massachusetts, two of the top five happen to be Read More…
Converse Rubber Tracks has announced its first concert at Lovejoy Wharf on Wednesday, August 26th starting at 5pm. The lineup includes New York rock band Caveman and Boston electric folk act Eternals. The stage is adjacent to the Converse Rubber Tracks studio on the waterfront side of Lovejoy Wharf. Converse Rubber Tracks concerts are free featuring up Read More…
Boston Parks and Recreation Department is doing some research on the area of the Gassy (DeFilippo Park) by the Flights that is now a dog park. As part of that process, City Archives found these fascinating images from the early 1970’s. Check out the psychedelic mural on the Brinks Garage wall and the old style tot lot. Also Read More…
Public Meeting Notice Up-Coming Request for Proposals On Parcel 11A & 128 North Street Wednesday, September 9, 2015: 6 PM Nazzaro Community Center 30 North Bennet Street, Boston MassDOT will discuss their intent to release Requests for Proposals (RFPs) on two MassDOT owned properties in the North End of Boston. Separate RFPs will be released Read More…
Karen is taking a break. Here is a column from 2011 about Charles Circle, one of the significant entrances to Boston. The problems are still there. Actually, so are the pleasures. Summer problems and pleasures We’re in the denouement of summer. New Englanders are said to eagerly anticipate this season, since after a long winter Read More…