The New England Aquarium’s teen internship program was recently featured on CBS Boston’s Eye on Education program. The Education Department at the New England Aquarium runs a variety of programs that reach more than 100,000 young people every year. They educate the next generation of ocean stewards and scientists, while also fostering strong voices for Read More…
Month: September 2015
ABCD Foster Grandparents Program honors City Hall Child Care
Boston City Hall Child Care honored by ABCD Foster Grandparents! Mayor Marty Walsh declared August 28 “Foster Grandparent Day” in Boston to mark the 50th anniversary of the national program. ABCD celebrated with awards to vital community partners and a social media campaign showcasing the honorees. Nicci Meadow, ABCD Foster Grandparent Director, presented an award to Boston Read More…
Jigsaw Picture Puzzle: St. Anthony’s Feast Crowds and Decorations
Endicott Street in Boston’s North End becomes ground zero for the crowds visiting the famous St. Anthony’s Feast. Here is a street image from above, highlighting the decorations and people below. How to play: Move and drag the pieces around just like a regular jigsaw puzzle. If you are “missing” a piece, move the other pieces aside Read More…
Saturday Happenings and Fall Events at the Paul Revere House
The following event notices are courtesy of the Paul Revere House, located at 19 North Square, Boston: This fall our “Saturday Happenings” explore a variety of elements of life in 18th century Boston. On Saturday afternoons from 1:00-3:00 presenters will demonstrate crafts, play period music, or represent real people who lived in colonial Boston at the Paul Read More…
Area Crime Incidents Down; Police Report on Feast Fight, Burglary, Larcenies
Boston Police reported a 12% decrease in serious “Part 1” crime incidents this year through August. District A-1, including North End and Downtown, was down 24% versus last year. The crime updates were part of the September 3rd North End Public Safety Meeting hosted by Chair David Marx and BPD A-1 Captain Kenneth Fong, Sgt. James Read More…
@NorthEndBoston Top 10 Tweets: St. Anthony’s Feast, Lovejoy Building, Move-In Day, Full Moon, “Snowing in the North End!”
Many packed their belongings to move out, others packed to move in, while the St. Anthony’s Feast packed several streets for the entire weekend. No matter what the occasion may be, tag @NorthEndBoston to make it into the weekly top 10 tweets! Top 10 North End / Waterfront Tweets From This Week: Trash day + move in weekend+ St Anthony's Feast = absolute Read More…
Obituary: James J. Sablone, Jr. of Winthrop and Boston’s North End
James J. Sablone, Jr of Winthrop died on Sunday, August 30. Born and raised in Boston’s North End, he was the son of James J. Sablone Sr. and the late Barbara R. (Onorato) Sablone. James was the beloved husband of Susan (Weeks) Sablone, and the devoted father of Jamie, David and Zach. He was the Read More…
New Exhibit Reveals Urban Renewal Origin Story
With the modern-day 24-hour news cycle, it’s hard to believe that we once relied on daily newspapers to deliver word of current events. But so it was in 1948, when one of the most infamous—and totally inaccurate—headlines of the day broke. A new exhibit at The West End Museum highlights that headline, the post-WWII national housing Read More…
Wednesday Night Dinner Group Honors Frank DePasquale
Numerous members of the Thacher Street Club Wednesday Night Out dinner group got together at Il Panino Restaurant on Hanover Street to recognize local businessman Frank DePasquale for his support and contributions to the North End neighborhood. Over 40 people participated in the first special event.
North End Water & Sewer Project Plan for September 2015
Boston Water & Sewer Commission (BWSC) is providing the following update and schedule for the major sewer and water main project underway in the North End. In September 2015, most work will occur on Battery and Hanover Streets. The BWSC North End project will continue through 2016. Contact numbers are included below for residents and businesses that have Read More…
Notable News: 1955 Damage to Old North, DeCunto’s Trump Portrait, 5 Condo Towers and More!
Had an action packed weekend? Running around crazy during the work week? We understand. Which is exactly why we keep you in the loop with the “notable news” post. Region remembers anniversary of powerful Hurricane Carol Hurricane Carol, the 1955 storm that rummaged through New England with winds pushing 100 mph caused the entire top of the Read More…
Dancing in the Streets at the 94th St. Lucy’s Feast [Photos]
Marking the end of Boston’s North End summer street festivals, the St. Lucy Society held the 94th Feast in honor of Santa Lucia, St. Lucy, Vergine e’ Martire – Protectress of Eyesight. The Monday night St. Lucy’s Feast follows the big weekend St. Anthony’s Feast with a solemn procession by society members through the neighborhood streets with marching Read More…