A new bill by State Representatives Aaron Michlewitz and RoseLee Vincent would introduce the strictest regulations in the country for short-term rentals by companies such as AirBnb, Homeaway and Flipkey. Both Democrats, Michlewitz represents the North End, South End and parts of downtown Boston while Vincent hails from Revere. The legislation, if passed, would legalize the gray-area Read More…
Samuel Adams, one of the original Patriots, holds a deflated football in front of the Boston Tea Party Museum. This photo was captured by Joe Mendola who adds, “Incontrovertible evidence of deflating the football. Go PATS!” See past neighborhood photo posts.
The Boston Fire Department (BFD) held a presentation regarding the planned improvements to the BFD Marine Unit boat dock at Burroughs Wharf in the North End. The original dock had been corroded to the point where it was at risk of sinking and determined to be unsafe. The dock houses the John S. Damrell, the city’s main firefighting Read More…
Wharf District Council Meeting Tuesday, January 20, 2015 Custom House, 1st Floor, Liberty Room The meeting covered the following: o Boston Police Department Captain Fong and Sergeant Chin: an update on police activity in the Wharf District. Crime is down. o The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy presentation on the Janet Echelman Art Exhibit: to be placed over Read More…
Mayor Marty Walsh has started his second year into his first term while Governor Baker has started his second week in the corner office and already the policy proposals are in full force. Whether it is the growing pains associated with parking in downtown neighborhoods or extending bars and restaurants to 4 a.m., it seems like change proposals are Read More…
St. John School is hosting an Open House on Tuesday, January 27th from 9:00 – 10:00 am. We are accepting registrations for the 2015/2016 school year for Grades K3-8. We invite you to join us for an informative session to learn more about our school. You will have an opportunity to meet our faculty and Read More…
Albert A. Natale grew up in the North End of Boston, where he played the trumpet in his school band. After high school, he went on to play professionally and soon joined the RKO Theatre house band in Boston. From there, his career took him Philadelphia, New York and beyond to work with many of Read More…
Lots of people complain about January. It is dark. It is cold. It’s a day longer than some months. The hoopla about the holidays is over. Thank goodness. That is the beauty of January. It is not like autumn, the season in which everyone and every organization are trying to crowd in every event they Read More…
North End resident Jen Royle put all the ingredients together to capture a spot in the finals of ABC Channel 5 “The Taste”. Jen avoided elimination by impressing the judges with her bite, although having some thoughts that her presentation wasn’t spicy enough. Jen, a sports reporter for the Herald, is a great competitor and Read More…
The January 2015 Public Safety Meeting was short with not many crime incidents reported during the last several weeks. Police noted that college students are due back next week and the Suffolk University party car will start patrolling during weekend nights. Two arrests for assault & battery were made following late night fighting incidents at Caffe Read More…
Sestilia (Incretolli) Federico of the North End of Boston, born in Sulmona Italy 1925, daughter of the late Giuseppina and Antonio Incretolli, and wife of the late Domenico Federico, died on January 19, 2015. She is survived by her son, Frank Federico and his wife, Mary; daughter, Maria Bonanno and her husband Joseph; and grandchildren Read More…
The week starts off with a national holiday, recognizing Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The schedule then progresses with plans for enjoying the winter weather, recognizing athletic achievements, raising funds for causes and more. Take a look! Monday, January 19 Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! 1:00pm Free Celebration in Honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Read More…