By 1965 my family had left Salem Street and was living over my father’s tavern at 3 Lewis Street. Tarquino Gilardi, one of the guys who hung out in the tavern, renovated the first floor for us and for the first time we had an apartment with heat and hot water. East of Hanover Street Read More…
Month: October 2015
Lewis Wharf Proposal Falls Short on Climate Change, Say Environmental Groups
Two expert organizations on climate change and sea level rise have raised concerns regarding the proposed Lewis Wharf hotel project. The Boston Harbor Association (TBHA) and the Conservation Law Foundation believe the project would set a poor precedent for climate change preparedness on Boston’s waterfront. The hotel buildings could be vulnerable to damage from extreme storms, according to Read More…
Neighborhood Photo: Inviting Alleyway
Bob Somerville captures this night scene of the “Inviting Alley” off Richmond Street. “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.
Notable News: Bad Neighbors, Hanover Land Sale, Sea Level Rise Plan, Wedding Pics, Nazzaro Dance and More!
What is better than the notable news post? It keeps you up to date every week with every article about Boston’s best neighborhood! Like a good neighbor? Speaking about conflicts with neighbors and nearby residents, the results can bring a negative impact to everyday life. Take the North End couple who lived in a brick-and-beam building with hostile tenants Read More…
Video: Watch the 2015 Columbus Day Parade
Re-live the 2015 North End Columbus Day parade in this video on the BNN TV website. Hosting the broadcast are North Enders, Dan Toscano, Toni Gilardi with on the street interviews by Sal Bartolo. The broadcast provides end-to-end coverage of the parade held on Sunday, October 11, 2015. [button link=”http://bnntv.org/vod/parades-festivals/2015-columbus-day-parade” size=”large” color=”red”]Watch the 2015 North Read More…
Kick-Off Lunch a Success at Amy Lowell Apartments
The ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) offered the first of what will be a free monthly West End lunch for seniors or anyone in need at Amy Lowell Apartments on October 7th. NE/WE NSC staff and volunteers, supervised by head cook Maria Torres, prepared a healthful meal of salad, meatloaf, potatoes, Read More…
ROC Teen Saturday Halloween Carnival and Haunted House – Friday, October 30th
ROC Teen Saturday Halloween Carnival and Haunted House with rides, bounce houses, free pumpkin patch, pumpkin carving station, free pizza, candy, crafts and music. All welcome, starts right after school on Friday, October 30, 2015, 2-6pm at the Nazzaro Center yard, North End.
North Ender Competes in Head of the Charles 2015
The Boston Latin Girls Crew team raced a boat in the Women’s Youth Four event in the 2015 Head of the Charles rowing competition. Dani Pezzuto from the North End was part of the team along with Emma DeMailly, JP; Emily Xie, West Roxbury; Somer Ellis, JP and Charlotte Russell, Charlestown. Their finish in the Read More…
Armed Robbery with BB Gun on Greenway’s North End Park
Boston Police report on an armed robbery Monday night on the Greenway’s North End Parks: At about 11:55 PM on Monday October 19, 2015, officers assigned to District A-1 (Downtown) responded to a radio call for an armed robbery on the Rose Kennedy Greenway in the area of North and Cross Streets. On arrival, officers Read More…
Photo Gallery: NEMPAC Pumpkin Painting on the Prado
It was a beautiful Fall day for Pumpkin Painting on the Prado with NEMPAC. Many families came out on Tuesday, Oct 20th for another year of community fun and creativity! Thanks to our awesome volunteers for all of their help with this event, especially the YMCA Teens, Michael Letchfield, Dianne Royle, Maddie Health and Riley Read More…
Peet’s Coffee & Tea Shop On Deck for North End Opening
Construction is well underway for a new Peet’s Coffee & Tea store at the location formerly occupied by Goody Glover’s bar on the corner of Salem and Cross Streets in Boston’s North End. The switch from Goody Glover’s to Peet’s occurred shortly after new ownership purchased the property. The new Peet’s will join a nearby location Read More…
Resolve: A group for those affected by substance misuse
NEW Health is partnering with Norma Reppucci MA, RN, LADCI, to create a local support group for anyone affected by substance misuse. The group, held monthly, will provide support, resources, and information about substance misuse. More information is below. Resolve: A group for those affected by substance misuse. All are welcome Where: Nazzaro Community Center When: Read More…












