Event Notices

Join In Arts & Crafts Fun for Seniors at ABCD on Wednesdays

Come join the fun! The local ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) runs a free arts and crafts class for seniors every other Wednesday at 10:00AM.   You do not need to be artistic-the students and teacher have been making all sorts of creations, including Halloween masks and Thanksgiving decorations! They also welcome Read More…

Community Photos & Videos

Mayor’s Trolley Tour Stops in the North End [Photos]

In his second neighborhood trolley tour, Mayor Marty Walsh continued the tradition with a stop in the North End on Sunday afternoon. Kids of all ages came out to see Santa and the lighting of the Prado tree on the Paul Revere Mall. Joining the Mayor were local elected officials, City Councilor Sal LaMattina, State Read More…

Event Notices

Events: BRA Urban Renewal, Christmas Parade, Santa Skate / Toy Drive, Italian Christmas Concert!

This holiday season, take a look at the event listings below to enjoy the festivities in the area! Monday, December 7 Sunday 8:00pm through Monday 8:00 pm No Rest for the Wicked Funny at Improv Asylum [216 Hanover St, Boston] Improv Asylum is hosting its annual fundraiser for Globe Santa this weekend. The cast performs for 24 Read More…

Business Photos & Videos

North End Holiday Stroll and Tree Event Brings Crowds to Neighborhood Shops [Photos]

It was a balmy Friday night for the popular North End Holiday Shopping Stroll, now in its 9th year. Shoppers had free reign to explore the trendy boutiques, wine stores, and specialty shops through the neighborhood’s fabled streets. Stores offered holiday refreshments and special discounts as shoppers punched their ‘passport’ cards to win gift baskets. Read More…

Meetings Police & Fire

Few Crime Incidents Reported at December Public Safety Meeting

With all that is going on in other U.S. cities, Boston has been relatively calm lately as reflected in the latest monthly meeting reports at the North End Public Safety meeting. The day after the meeting, however, a suspicious package was detonated on Atlantic Avenue. Citywide crime reports are down 10% year-to-date with a 17% decline in Read More…

Event Notices

The Weekender: Petruccelli Resigns, Condo Sales, Incident Report, 221-227 Commercial, and More!

Just as we are heading into the thick of the holiday season, it seems like the area may also be jumping into political season as well! Top 5 Posts of the Week: Anthony Petruccelli Resigns State Senate Seat; Special Election Likely The political season seems to be hitting the North End / Waterfront and surrounding area Read More…

Event Notices

St. Leonard Choral Society’s Italian Christmas Concert on December 19th

Join the St. Leonard Choral Society for their Italian Christmas Concert, Versi e Voci di Natale on Saturday, December 19th, 6pm at Sacred Heart Church in North Square. Tickets are $10, available at the door or via slcsmusica@gmail.com. Caffe & dolci following the concert.

Government People

Anthony Petruccelli Resigns State Senate Seat; Special Election Likely

After a 16 year career in the Massachusetts Legislature, State Senator Anthony Petruccelli announced on Friday that he will be resigning his Senate seat in January 2016. The Senator will be assuming a role with Kearney, Donovan & McGee, P.C., a government relations and lobbying firm located on Court Street in downtown Boston.  “I love my job as a Read More…

Commentaries Real Estate Transportation

Residents Raise Concerns About Callahan Tunnel Trench Drain Noise

The following “Request for Remediation” comes from residents in buildings around the entrance of the Callahan Tunnel, near Fulton, North and Cross Streets. Over the past year, a group of North End Residents have been working with MassDOT to correct the noise created after the Callahan Tunnel renovations were completed. While some corrective steps have been made Read More…

Police & Fire

Incident Report: Suspicious Package Detonated, Broken Dry Cleaners Window, Bakery Customer Assaulted

The following is coming directly from Boston Police:  Suspicious Package Detonated; Suspect Arrested At about 9:50 AM on Friday, December 4, 2015, officers from District A-1 (Downtown) responded to a radio call for a suspicious package in the area of 408 Atlantic Avenue, along the Greenway.  Upon arrival, officers were informed that a suspicious male had Read More…

Community

Successful Toys for Tots Drive and Party Photos

In what has become a holiday tradition, Toni Gilardi hosted another successful Toys for Toys party where members of the North End / Waterfront community and Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty team gathered in hopes of putting a smile on every child’s face this holiday season. Thanks to Michelle Atkins for the party photos!

Business

Top Tweets of the Week: Waterfront Frame, DeMarco Abs, #Thanksgiving, and More!

Take a look at the top tweets within the @NorthEndBoston over Thanksgiving weekend and the start of December 2015! The Top North End / Waterfront Tweets From This Week: https://twitter.com/bksinthebelfrey/status/671057371930755072 A #Thanksgiving tradition continues! Carving turkeys @PineStreetInn w/ @marty_walsh @SenStan & @titojackson #bospoli pic.twitter.com/hybDPe2PmK — Aaron Michlewitz (@RepMichlewitz) November 26, 2015 Right now, it's comforting to know that Batman Read More…