This month’s Good Neighbor Recognition Award was presented to Earl and Joanne Cate, property owners at 240 Commercial Street. The award was presented by NEWRA President Ford Cavallari and Recognition Committee Chair Janet Gilardi on behalf of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). “Joanne and Earl sponsor the Triangle Garden on Commercial Street,” Janet said, “A Read More…
North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) elected new officers for the upcoming year at its annual meeting held on October 8, 2015. NEWRA past president Jim Salini ran the annual meeting because current President, Ford Cavallari, was running for re-election. Those running were nominated by NEWRA’s voting committee and there were no competing nominations. After Read More…
Dave Goggins shares this photo of a seagull catching some rays along the Harborwalk. “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.
Last week this column offered ideas for improving life in Boston. Several brave souls suggested transportation improvements that would reduce traffic on Boston’s streets. They were happy to be identified. Other suggestions came from people who did not want to be identified or who did not make it clear I could name them. So the Read More…
The 2015 Fall Festival at Columbus Park was a big hit with dozens of neighborhood kids, thanks to the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park. In what has become an annual tradition on Columbus Day, the free family day kicked off with a kids parade and promenade through the park. At the conclusion of the parade, there was Read More…
St. John School is hosting an Open House on Wednesday, October 21st at 9:00 am. We are accepting registrations for the 2016/2017 school year for Grades K3-8. We invite you to discover your child’s future at an informative session to learn more about our school. You will have an opportunity to meet our great teachers Read More…
RACHEL REVERE COMMUNITY MEETING October 14th, 2015 6:30 –8:00 pm St. John School, North End 9 Moon St, Boston, MA 02113 THE PROJECT: As part of the Boston Parks and Recreation Departments continuing eff orts to provide quality open space and recreation areas for use and enjoyment by all residents of the city, e fforts Read More…
The North End Bi-Annual Columbus Day Parade was held Sunday October 11, beginning at City Hall Plaza and making its way through downtown Boston and the waterfront and into the North End. Boston Mayor Marty Walsh was Grand Marshall accompanied by District 1 City Councilor Sal LaMattina and State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz. All four City Councilors-at-large marched, Read More…
A small, but vocal, group of protesters demonstrated against Columbus Day alongside the bi-annual North End Parade on Sunday. Appearing first at Christopher Columbus Park, the group made their way to Hanover Street holding signs “Abolish Columbus Day”, “Celebrate Indigenous People’s Day” and “Colonialism is Indigenous Genocide.” With a loudspeaker and chants, the group was Read More…
No doubt about it, the days of Fall are flying by! Before Halloween is in full swing, take a look at a few other events this week! Monday, October 12 11:45am Fall Festival at Christopher Columbus Park [100 Atlantic Avenue] Line up at the statue of Christopher Columbus and be part of the Kids’ Parade through Read More…
North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) officers and committee heads provided a series of neighborhood reports on October 8, 2015. A summary and video timeline is shown below. (00:00 in video) President Ford Cavallari welcome and introduction (01:00) President’s report on the status of zoning applications for 88 Prince Street and the parking lot Read More…
Athena Lanes of the Boston Creates Arts Initiative spoke at North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) about the current citywide planning survey by the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture. Each neighborhood is being solicited regarding the kinds of arts, cultural and creative activities of interest to them. In addition, the city is looking to identify Read More…