Robert Magri and Matthew Norcia beat out Natale Demarco and John Curciullo in high level bocce at the 12th “Taste of the North End” Bocce Tournament. Thirty two teams played in the charity event with an Italian-style barbecue by J. Pace & Son on Sunday, September 13th at Langone Park. The annual bocce event is organized by Donato Read More…
This cute pooch found a place to wait out this weekend’s Taste of the North End bocce tournament at Langone Park. (Photo by Matt Conti) “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 Read More…
So last Tuesday, I go to vote in the city council preliminary election. I think I’m pretty smart, but not smart enough I guess. There was no election—at least in my precinct. My district city councilor had no opposition. There were not enough candidates running at-large to hold a preliminary election anywhere. “For an at-large Read More…
In a unanimous vote of 26-0, North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted to oppose the proposed 10-year extension of urban renewal powers by the Boston Redevelopment Authority. [See BRA Seeks to Extend Urban Renewal Powers]. Joining with the Alliance of Downtown Civic Organizations (ADCO), NEWRA President Ford Cavallari presented an anti-urban renewal letter that will Read More…
Santa Rosalia di Palermo was honored on Sunday, September 14, 2015 by society members celebrating 76 years of devotion to St. Rosalie in Boston. After a Mass, the annual procession took place through the streets of the North End. This year’s anniversary was held in honor of member Joe Longo. The Santa Rosalia Society was Read More…
Below is a list of events in the North End / Waterfront neighborhood for the week of September 14th through September 20th, take a look! Monday, September 14 NEMPAC Private Music Instruction Begins! NEMPAC takes great pride in providing musical instruction that uniquely taps into the creative talent of each of our students. NEMPAC offers private music instruction in a Read More…
North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council Website: www.NEWNCBoston.org Email: info@newncboston.org NEWNC AGENDA Monday, September 14, 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. President’s Report: NEWNC President 5. Committee Reports: a. Resident Parking/Traffic Committee: Ryan Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) strongly opposed a 5-story addition in the rear of 92-96 Salem Street, voting 4-23 against the proposal. Proponent Nicholas D’Amore, represented by Attorney Daniel Toscano, is looking to develop the space and change the legal occupancy of the premises from 6 residential units to 11, keeping zoning for Read More…
Football is back, pumpkin spice is in the air and the fall weather seems to be moving in, enjoy the weekender to catch up on the last minute summer happenings! Top Posts of the Week: Video: Battle of the Barges Fireworks Over Boston Harbor The Battle of the Barges fireworks took place on the Satuday evening Read More…
Someone let the dogs out on the Greenway! On Saturday in the North End Park, TD Bank sponsored a Carnival of Dogs, complete with dog caricatures, human & dog treats, a doggy kissing booth, a visit from the MSPCA, RUFF North End and lots of doggie fun. Photos by Matt Conti.
The North Bennet Street School was standing room only at the September 10th Lewis Wharf Hotel IAG Meeting. Starting promptly at 6:30pm, JW Capital Partners went through their proposal for the Lewis Wharf Hotel project in front of the appointed Impact Advisory Group (IAG). Hosted by the Boston Redevelopment Authority, the meeting consisted of a presentation from JW Capital Partners that went through renderings of Read More…
The following incident report is courtesy of District A-1 Boston Police: Investigate Person 09/05/15 ~ 2:44am Police Officer’s responded to Prince Street to investigate a female in the middle of the street screaming. On arrival there was an intoxicated woman in the street screaming that she wanted her dog and clothing back from a friend’s apartment. Read More…