Inspired by her first Old North Lantern Ceremony on the eve of Patriot’s Day, Lillian Hallberg wrote this poem. Celebrating 241 Years O ye daughters and sons of liberty, these stairs do creak neath the weight of history’s tale. Paul Revere didst wait that eve to see the revolution’s wick, waving light from Old North’s spire. Two Read More…
Happy 64th Anniversary to Mary and Frank Romano of the North End! In the photo above, we caught them working to help others, as usual, here in the Nazzaro Center. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Email info@northendwaterfront.com with your photo and a caption. See past neighborhood photo posts.
Celeb chefs Jose Duarte, Ming Tsai, Joanne Chang, Karen Akunowicz and Jasper White were among nearly 30 Boston-area chefs who participated in Joslin Diabetes Center’s 12th annual A Taste of Ginger event, which raised about $300,000 for Joslin’s Asian American Diabetes Initiative (AADI). Over 400 supporters and foodies gathered at the beautiful MFA for a Read More…
The City of Boston started planting 1,200 trees along city streets in mid-April and will continue to do so until June. Every neighborhood gets them. Their hired contractor might grind out the stump of a dead tree. Then he’ll refresh the soil in the tree pit, dig the hole, water it, set the tree into Read More…
David Freed captures Monday’s sunrise through the Old Northern Avenue Bridge. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Email info@northendwaterfront.com with your photo and a caption. See past neighborhood photo posts.
The Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) has issued its agenda for its April 26, 2016 meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Mariner’s House, 11 North Square. The public is welcome to attend.
Running in the Boston Marathon for the first time and finishing the international race that attracts thousands of participants is really something to brag about. While winning is the lifelong ultimate goal, for North End resident Michael LoPriore (53 years old) it was a great start and a terrific accomplishment. LoPriore’s overall time, start to finish Read More…
It’s important to take stock of your medicine cabinet and clean out any unused or expired medicine. The city of Boston has several location where medicine can be disposed of in safe and environmentally friendly ways. The graphic below further explains what items you may want to clear out, and lists locations that may be Read More…
Your weekly planner for local events and happenings, the Sunday events post! Monday, April 25 5:00pm Boston Harbor Now! Auction Gala at Boston Harbor Hotel, Rowes Wharf Helping to raise funds to continue the great work of the newly merged Boston Harbor Now!, the annual Boston Harbor Celebration and Auction has long been a popular and much enjoyed networking Read More…
The annual commemoration of the Armenian Genocide of 1915 was held Sunday on the Greenway at the Armenian Heritage Park. Members of the Massachusetts Armenian Genocide Commemoration Committee were joined by marchers who had protested earlier in the day at the Turkish Consulate in Boston. https://www.instagram.com/p/BEmJMcFljvA/ The annual commemoration featured speeches, music and plenty of Armenian tricolors. Remembering Read More…
District 1 City Councilor Sal LaMattina visited the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) with good news on neighborhood funding, including: $100 thousand to study and find a site for a new community center in the North End to replace or complement the Nazzaro Center. $1.9 million in funding for the renovation of the Paul Revere Read More…
Frankie Boyer shares the first tulip blooms on Greenough Lane! “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Email info@northendwaterfront.com with your photo and a caption. See past neighborhood photo posts.