Infant immunization week runs from April 16 to the 23rd and highlights the importance of protecting infants from vaccine-preventable diseases and to celebrate the achievements of immunization programs in promoting healthy communities throughout the United States. Vaccines are the most successful and cost-effective public health tools for preventing disease and death. Here are some important Read More…
New to Boston’s North End in April 2016 is the reinvention of Trattoria il Panino by restauranteur Frank DePasquale. At the former location of Caffe Pompeii, DePasquale has expanded the Parmenter Street trattoria to 280 Hanover Street with combined seating up to 250 patrons. The two spaces share the same menu and connect through the rear of Hanover Street which Read More…
The Lighting of the Lanterns capped off the 241st Lantern Ceremony on Sunday night recalling the events of April 18, 1775. This year, National Park Service Rangers carried the lanterns up to the famous steeple over Boston’s North End. Representing the NPS Rangers were Sentidra Joseph, Andrew Savage and Shawn Quigley. The ceremony was narrated by Read More…
The NEMPAC Performathon held on April 9th at the Boston Public Market was a heart-ful day filled with high spirits, love, and support for MUSIC! Together, students and faculty performed for a great cause resulting in a total of $7,258 raised for the 2016-17 NEMPAC Children’s Music Scholarship Fund! This was NEMPAC’s third year running Read More…
The ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) recently held its spring luncheon at 1 Michelangelo Street in the North End. Nearly five dozen seniors gathered to enjoy a festive, although slightly chilly, April day. The NE/WE NSC’s cook and volunteer assistants prepared a feast of ham, rice, potatoes, vegetables, bread, raviolis, with Read More…
Bringing some Hollywood flair to the annual Patriot’s Day re-enactment of Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride, actor Mark Wahlberg gave Mayor Marty Walsh an assist handing orders to Revere as he head off on Brown Beauty from Boston’s North End. (Photo by Matt Conti) View more Patriot’s Day coverage on NorthEndWaterfront.com.
Will Onuoha, Assistant Commissioner of Boston Inspectional Services Department (ISD), presented the new rules for rental property going into effect on July 1, 2016. The new regulations consist of registration and inspection requirements including fees back to the City of Boston. All private rental units need to be registered on an annual basis. Landlords can Read More…
The new Government Center T station opened with cheers all around. It finished ahead of schedule despite complicated underground construction, trains that had to keep running while work went on and a setback with glass design. Everyone heaved a sigh of relief that finally the MBTA did something right. Inside, the new station is bright Read More…
Just wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU to all who donated to the St. Francis House Fundraiser this past Friday and Saturday. We are currently at $9,650.00. Our goal is $10,000 which will be matched by an Anonymous Donor. If you did not have a chance to donate and still would like to help Read More…
Ah, the Sunday events post, just think of this as your weekly planner for local events and happenings! Monday, April 18 Patriot’s Day – Boston Marathon City offices are closed, Sunday parking rules are in effect, Boston Public Schools and libraries are closed along with all community centers as runners head from Hopkinton to Boylston Read More…
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker was the keynote speaker on Sunday night at the 241st Lantern Ceremony. Introducing Gov. Baker was Old North Foundation Vice Chair Catherine Matthews. Since 1875, on the eve of Patriot’s Day, Old North has commemorated the hanging of the lanterns. View the Governor’s keynote speech at Old North in the above video. Read More…
Security helicopters seem to be all over Boston for the Patriot’s Day and Boston Marathon activities. Dr. Joe Mendola captures this shot at sunset with a helicopter circling around the Old North Church spire. Old North was also the site of the 241st Lantern Ceremony on Sunday night. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature Read More…