Event Notices

Events: Several Neighborhood Meetings, NEMPAC Concert, Molasses Flood & Brinks Anniversary

Monthly Meetings and Anniversaries fill up the events this week in the neighborhood. Meetings pack the schedule, from RUFF, Friends of Christopher Columbus Park, North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, to the monthly North End public safety meeting. Grab your heaviest winter coat and trek out to some of these community happenings! Monday, January 12 6:00pm NEWNC Monthly Meeting – Read More…

Photos & Videos

“Old Ironsides” in Icy Waters

As the icy waters attest, it was a chilly evening at the Charlestown Navy Yard. The USS Constitution will only be in the water for a short time longer as “Old Ironsides” awaits her upcoming move into drydock for a major overhaul. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Did you take an interesting photo in or Read More…

Community Event Notices Government

Pathway Concepts Emerge For Greenway Ramp Parcels

On Thursday night, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and The Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) held their fourth public meeting at City Hall on the Central Artery Ramp Parcel Study. The presentation showed the concepts that emerged from the previous work study meeting. Incorporating the desired uses for these parcels as a pedestrian walkways, the consulting Read More…

Event Notices

January 12th Council Agenda: Michelle Wu, Monica’s Mercato Pizza Take-Out, Design of Charlestown Bridge

North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council Website: www.NEWNCBoston.org Email: info@newncboston.org NEWNC AGENDA Monday, January 12, 2015, 7:00PM Nazzaro Center, 30 North Bennet Street 1.   Welcome:  NEWNC President 2.   Call to order & Roll Call:  NEWNC President 3.   Meeting Protocol:  NEWNC Vice President 4.   Reports from the Offices of Local Elected Officials 5.   Committee Reports: a. Read More…

Community

The Weekender: Casino Poll, Bread + Butter Closes Shop, Monica’s Mercato Pizza & Freezing Sunrise

Every Saturday, the Weekender is here to recap the top stories of the week! Whether you visit the site everyday or not, taking some time to go through this post will make sure you are staying on top of the local buzz.  Top Posts This Week: Poll: What Do You Think About Boston’s Lawsuit to Block Wynn’s Read More…

Event Notices Government Real Estate

Video: Councilor Sal LaMattina Speaks About AirBnb Regulations

City Councilor Sal LaMattina (District A-1; North End, Charlestown & East Boston) gave a New Year’s update on city affairs at this week’s meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). Most of Councilor LaMattina’s update related to the impact of home-sharing services, such as AirBnb, in Boston’s neighborhoods. The councilor believes there are Read More…

Arts & Culture People

North End Competitor Moves on in “The Taste” Competition

North End resident Jen Royle has taken the next step forward competing in ABC Channel 5 “The Taste” show. She moves onto the next segment of the popular food show scheduled for Thursday, January 15 at 8pm. Her Team Ludo lost their first group challenge of the season last Thursday night during Episide 5 of “The Read More…

Sports

Neighborhood Poll: Thoughts on Boston Hosting the Olympic Games in 2024?

The story is out, Boston was selected by the United States Olympic Committee to bid for the 2024 Olympic Games!  Before everybody “moves out of the neighborhood,” lets get an idea about how our neighbors feel about the games being held here in 2024. Many North End residents speak of how jam-packed the area was while hosting the Read More…

Event Notices Food & Drink Photos & Videos

Residents Group Supports Take Out at Monica’s Mercato Pizza [Video]

In a close vote of 16-15, the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) supported the application to allow for a take out permit for Monica’s Mercato new pizzeria, located at 130-130B Salem Street in Boston’s North End. The pizza shop is already in operation through a side door on Noyes Place and is part of the recently Read More…

Community Event Notices Schools

Lace up your Skates to Celebrate St. John School’s First Annual Family Ice Skating Party!

Please join us for a family-filled night at the ice skating rink on Friday, January 23, 2015 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at Steriti Rink. All funds raised at this event will be used to refurbish the St. John School gym floor. Any additional donations will be gladly accepted. The cost is $40.00 per family Read More…

Commentaries Police & Fire

Necessary Assets: Keeping Our Perspective

It is difficult to follow news of the recent Paris terrorist attack without having our own negative emotional response. We feel anger, disgust at the barbarity of the event, helplessness, and yes, even fear. We again must face the fact that life is truly fragile and terrorism is a concrete threat to all no matter Read More…

Community

Holiday Season Wrap-Up from ABCD Neighborhood Service Center

The ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center has overseen a series of initiatives that have allowed us to bring cheer to this Holiday Season for the seniors and families that we serve in the North End, West End, Beacon Hill, and Greater Boston neighborhoods.  We could not have done this without the heartfelt participation Read More…