Schools

Eliot School Evening for Education Raises over $125,000

The Mendoza family of the North End’s Vinoteca di Monica generously hosted the seventh annual Evening for Education Tuesday night. Over 130 community members enjoyed delicious food and drinks in support of the Eliot School’s Deepening Enrichment initiative, focused on providing continuous enrichment and growth for all Eliot students. Members of the North End community came Read More…

Business

Top 10 Tweets of the Week: Magic Tunnel, Mario Sighting, Below Freezing, 8am Cigars, Parking Time and More!

No matter what the news is, @NorthEndBoston and the #NorthEnd #Waterfront are always tagged in tweets from locals, visitors, and everyone in between!   The Top 10 North End / Waterfront Tweets From This Week: Still plenty of blooms in the North End. Doesn't look like Boston will dip below freezing again until December. pic.twitter.com/ZTh0wCsc3s — Eric Fisher (@ericfisher) Read More…

Food & Drink

Peet’s Coffee Gets Support from Neighborhood Council [Video]

The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) voted 5-2 in support of a new Peet’s Coffee location at 50 Salem Street, the Cross Street corner location formerly occupied by Goody Glover’s. The company presented its application for a new C.V. license to serve food and beverages (no alcohol) at the November 9th meeting, represented by Attorney Dennis Read More…

Sports

Gridiron Audibles: Patriots vs. Giants; BC Loses 6 Straight

Patriots have a date with history No, I’m not talking about the pursuit of “perfection” or that of a fifth Lombardi trophy. History will be made this Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey when the Patriots take on the New York Giants. I know I may be over dramatizing this singular regular Read More…

Community Food & Drink Schools

“Evening for Education” Celebrates Eliot School [Photos]

This year’s “Evening for Education” was celebrated on Tuesday night to benefit the Eliot K-8 Innovation School and raise funds to increase enrichment opportunities for its students. Hosted by Governing Board Co-Chair and Chef, Jorge Mendoza, and the Mendoza family, this charity event at Vinoteca di Monica provided an opportunity to mingle with many local supporters. Michele Morgan Read More…

Arts & Culture Event Notices

Ben Affleck to Film “Live By Night” Scenes in Boston’s North End

“Live By Night,” a new Ben Affleck film, will shoot scenes next week in Boston’s North End, around the area of Margaret and Prince Streets. Assistant Location Manager, Greg Chiodo, presented the plans to the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) for the Warner Bros., Kiki Tree Pictures film. (See meeting video above.) Taking place during Read More…

Community

Friends of Christopher Columbus Park Host Successful Gala

The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park held a successful gala on November 6th at the Boston Harbor Hotel. Proceeds of the annual fundraiser go to the all-volunteer group to provide enhancements for the waterfront park. “It was a wonderfully warm & festive evening,” said gala co-chair Meghan Denenberg. “There were exciting experiential auction items, a terrific Read More…

Community Daily Briefs

Notable News: Old North Chandelier, Development Boom, Meat Shops, Christmas Tree, Parking and More!

Consolidating articles from dozens of alternate news sources, take a look at the buzz around the North End / Waterfront! Old North Church reclaims Colonial-era chandelier The chandelier hanging from the ceiling of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church was the same chandelier that Paul Revere would have seen in the Old North Church on Salem Street a Read More…

Event Notices

Save the Date: North End Christmas Fund Luncheon [Tickets Available]

It’s time to get your tables and tickets for the annual North End Christmas Fund Luncheon, December 17th, 12:00 p.m., at Filippo’s Ristorante at 283 Causeway Street. Tickets are available at NEW Health and the Nazzaro Center. People can also contact me at jromano45@gmail.com to purchase tickets ($20 requested) or to make a donation of Read More…

Food & Drink

Neighborhood Council Supports Beer/Wine License at Theo’s Cozy Corner [Video]

Theo’s Cozy Corner received the unanimous, 6-0, support for a Wine and Malt Beverages License by North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) members attending the November 9th meeting. Theo’s has 19 seats and is located at 162 Salem Street. The establishment will now stay open for dinner until 8:30, the closing time on it’s Read More…

Arts & Culture

Film Preview: Italian North End Documentary Seeking Contributions

The North End Historical Society would like to gain your support for a new documentary about the vibrant Italian-American community that has called the North End of Boston home for well over 100 years. This unique film is narrated by the North End’s own Stephen Passacantilli and based on interviews with North Enders and their descendants Read More…

Community Event Notices

Trellis Lighting Ceremony at Christopher Columbus Park on November 23rd

  Friends of Christopher Columbus Park Light Trellis Display with State-of-the-Art LED Lights Festive start to the holiday season on Monday, November 23 at 5:00 p.m. Boston, MA – The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) will celebrate a Boston holiday tradition with the thirteenth annual lighting of the park’s signature trellises on Monday, November Read More…