Grand Celebration for 30th Anniversary of North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council [Photos]

Dozens of current and past neighborhood leaders attended the 30th Anniversary celebration of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) on November 6th at Filippo’s Ristorante in Boston’s North End. Special guest, former Boston Mayor Raymond Flynn, told many stories about how City Hall worked with the community in the “old days” and explained why he started the neighborhood councils during the mid-1980’s. NEWNC is one of two of the original councils, in addition to Charlestown, that continue to exist today in Boston. (Photos by Matt Conti)

Former Boston Mayor Raymond Flynn and NEWNC President Philip Frattaroli

City Councilor Sal LaMattina speaks at the 30th Anniversary event

(L-R standing) Sean Hennessey, John Pregmon, Philip Frattaroli, Matt Conti, Maryann D’Amato, (L-R sitting) Dan Toscano, Karen D’Amico, Maria Lanza

City Commendations and Paul Revere silver bowls were presented to founding NEWNC members

Former NEWNC President Joanne Prevost Anzalone speaks to the crowd

(L-R) Stephen Passacantilli, Maria Lanza, Karen D’Amico and Dan Toscano

Vinny D’Amato, Johnny ‘Shoes’ Cammarata, Ralph Verrocchi and David Marx

Ceremonial gavels were awarded to NEWNC Past Presidents

(L-R) Stephen Passacantilli, Sal LaMattina, Paul Scapicchio, Sean Hennessey

Filippo Frattaroli, Dan Toscano, Karen D’Amico and Maria Lanza

Filippo Frattaroli and Former Boston Mayor Ray Flynn

(L-R) NEWNC member John Pregmon, Greenway Conservancy’s Michael Nichols and NEWNC President Philip Frattaroli

City Councilor Sal LaMattina presented honors to founding NEWNC members as well as past presidents. Commendations from City Hall and Paul Revere silver bowls were presented to honorees.

Former NEWNC President Joanne Prevost Anzalone is honored by City Councilor Sal LaMattina

Founding NEWNC member Johnny ‘Shoes’ Cammarata is honored by City Councilor Sal LaMattina and current NEWNC President Philip Frattaroli

Former NEWNC President Paul Scapicchio is honored by City Councilor Sal LaMattina and current NEWNC President Philip Frattaroli

Founding NEWNC member Normand Smith is honored by City Councilor Sal LaMattina and current NEWNC President Philip Frattaroli

Former NEWNC President Donna Freni is honored by City Councilor Sal LaMattina and current NEWNC President Philip Frattaroli

Founding NEWNC member Tom Arcadipane is honored by City Councilor Sal LaMattina and current NEWNC President Philip Frattaroli

Founding NEWNC member Maryann D’Amato is honored by City Councilor Sal LaMattina and current NEWNC President Philip Frattaroli

For the 30th Anniversary, posters were created highlighting the history of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) as well as Boston political timelines.