Congratulations to Denise Macedo, winner of the 2015 North End Holiday Stroll Gift Basket! All of the participating shops contributed to the contents of the basket. The award was made at the North Bennet Street School on North Street. See more photos from this year’s Buon Natale shopping stroll.
Consider North Station. The Boston Redevelopment Authority has defined its area as extending from the river to New Sudbury Street and from Cambridge Street to North Washington Street. Parts of that area, especially around the terminal itself, used to offer cheap office rents and, except in the West End, not much housing. Some streets were Read More…
Walking the candlelit labyrinth was a peaceful way to celebrate the winter solstice for dozens on Sunday night. Participants took a candlelit paper lantern to the center of the labyrinth, pausing for reflection and walking out on the path at the Armenian Heritage Park on the Greenway. Following the candelight walk, many tied ribbons on the Wishing Tree, Read More…
With the holiday season upon us, it’s important to practice good health and wellness for a more enjoyable experience. Mary Wright has provided a list of tips to keep you safe and happy in the coming days: · Never leave candles unattended. · Keep burning candles, matches and lighters out of reach of children. · Read More…
North End business owner Kathleen Doyle was recently named a finalist for The Center for Women & Enterprise (CWE) Women-Owned Business Challenge, a competition to promote female entrepreneurship and the advancement of early-stage and growing women-owned businesses in New England. Kathleen, who owns renewable energy company FireFlower Alternative Energy on Commercial Street, was chosen from 88 Read More…
Imagine Boston 2030 representative, John Fitzgerald, led the first ‘visioning session’ in the North End as part of Boston’s first citywide planning effort in 50 years. The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) and audience members participated in a group activity to prioritize challenges and opportunities as part of the process. At the top of Read More…
Coming this week is the newest addition to the North End health scene, btone Fitness. After months of preparations, Jody Merrill is ready to open her newest studio at 133 Salem Street, the former location of the North End CrossFit. Noting that the North End would be a perfect fit for the studio, mainly because of the amount of Read More…
The Friends Of The North End Diners Club annual Christmas Feast of the Seven Fishes (Festa dei sette pesci), was held at the Sons Of Italy Hall in Winchester on Thursday, December 16, 2015. Among the guests were Santa Claus (Author Eric Marsh) and Father Christmas (Nino DiIanni). Dinner was prepared by member Chefs, Read More…
One of the final weekends of 2015 could only mean two things, the holiday season is here and 2016 is right around the corner! Top 5 Posts of the Week: Santa Arrives by Helicopter for 45th North End Christmas Parade [Photos] It is a North End tradition that has been going on for the last 45 years, Read More…
The following incident report is courtesy of District A-1 Boston Police: Larceny from Motor Vehicle 12/06/15 ~ 10:12am A female victim reports that her 2011 Jeep Liberty was parked on Prince Street. When she returned to her vehicle, the front passenger window was rolled down (no damage) and her phone charger was missing. Vandalism 12/18/15 Read More…
Taste of the North End presented more than $20,000 to North End non-profits and charities this week after a successful fundraising year, including its namesake event held last Spring at the Steriti Skating Rink. [See 2015 Taste of the North End Honors Angela Menino, Filippo Frattaroli & Joseph Giangreggorio] Organizations receiving TONE funding include NEW Health, North End Read More…
We understand the trellis lights are having some technical difficulties and repairs are expected this week. In the meantime, Bob Somerville shares this earlier image from a rainy night with a vivid puddle reflection. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Email your best photos to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a sentence (or more) telling Read More…