Video: Lauren Zingarelli from the Boston Environment Department discussed the new FEMA Flood Maps for the North End at the December 14, 2015 NEWNC meeting. Changes to the Flood Insurance Rate Maps for the City of Boston go into effect on March 16, 2016. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been revising flood maps to reflect Read More…
With no news regarding the impasse over the Harbor Garage development, the Downtown Waterfront Municipal Harbor Planning Advisory Committee moved to potential area-wide approaches for open space provisions, height and shadow restrictions and impact offsets at its December 16, 2016 meeting, hosted by the Boston Redevelopment Authority. Tom Skinner, partner at Durand & Anastas Environmental Strategies, Read More…
The 2015 North End Christmas Fund Luncheon was a packed affair on December 17th when hundreds assembled at Filippo’s Ristorante for the annual charity event. The tradition raises thousands of dollars enabling the group to send out hundreds of checks to North End seniors, low-income residents and families in need during this Christmas season. City Councilor Sal LaMattina Read More…
North End/Waterfront Mothers’ Association of Boston (NEWMA) organized a successful Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser in the Nazzaro Community Center. The special event featured free arts and crafts, a bake sale, a raffle and the sale of Christmas ornaments made by the children of the Center. Much needed funds were raised to find a cure for this Read More…
Video: 92-94 Salem Street zoning application at NEWNC on December 14, 2015 North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) voted 5-1 to support a revised application at 92-94 Salem Street where the petitioner, Nicholas D’Amore, is seeking to change the legal occupancy of the premises to 9 resident units and one commercial space by erecting a five-story Read More…
Tag @NorthEndBoston in your North End / Waterfront tweets, if you have time outside of all the holiday parties! The Top 10 North End / Waterfront Tweets: North End of #boston on #franksinatra 100th birthday pic.twitter.com/ggGWncX7fy — Gigga_Low (@Gigga_Low) December 13, 2015 1955 boys playing game in North Square, North End of Boston. #NorthendBoston #vintageBoston #ItalianAmerican pic.twitter.com/rdGixeKOse Read More…
The City of Boston Archives posted these seasonal throwback photos of the 1974 North End Christmas Parade, originally taken by one of Mayor White’s staff photographers. Robert “Ted” Tomasone was still organizing things back then and of course, Santa arrived by helicopter. See photos from this year’s 45th North End Christmas Parade.
“Songs by Rosaria” is the fifth in a series of 1990 skits from “My Corner of Boston” performed at the North End Union, produced by resident Rosaria DiFinzio. See all the scenes here. This skit has Rosaria singing in French and Italian and I think she does a fantastic job. She is accompanied by the Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) met for their monthly meeting on December 14, 2015. The video above includes the introductory reports and committee updates from the council and offices of local officials. (00:00 in video) Welcome and announcements by NEWNC President Philip Frattaroli (02:40) Parking and Traffic report by Ryan Kenny (03:10) Public Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) held a discussion regarding priorities for the new year, 2016. Some of the notable suggestions: Participate in the public process associated regarding the North Station transportation plan. Developers are funding $400,000 toward the traffic study. Read more here. Invite the At-Large City Councilors to speak at upcoming NEWRA meetings. Read More…
Boston Community Collaborative (BCC) is so proud of its drama and dance students for their amazing performance of The Jungle Book. Ingrid Oslund’s adaptation, choreography and direction of this beloved story encompassed two age groups each of drama and dance from St John School. The performance took place in the Boston Harbor Community Church. The Read More…
Mayor Walsh and Governor Baker weigh in on Sal DiMasi’s request for compassionate release, while the BRA, Gronk, and development proposals are capturing the news in the North End / Waterfront. See stories on those subjects and many more! Man injured after North End staging collapse A 42-year-old man was taken to MGH after a section of Read More…