City Councilors Sal LaMattina and Bill Linehan filed an order this week for a hearing to develop a ferry network connecting the neighborhoods around Boston Harbor. Waterfront neighborhoods that would be connected include the North End, Downtown, East Boston, Seaport and Charlestown. Councilor LaMattina said, “I think it is time that we have a serious discussion Read More…
Three Things to Know Today 1. Around the neighborhood later? Take a look at these two events: Public Art Celebration on the Greenway Parks will begin at 5:00pm and mark the Greenway’s first-ever public art season kickoff celebration. The kickoff celebration will be free and open to the public with live music and performances. The celebration Read More…
The 2016-2017 North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council announced new officers following its annual election. NEWNC executives were appointed by fellow council members in executive session. 2016-2017 NEWNC Officers President – John Pregmon Vice-President – Carmine Guarino Secretary – Ralph Verrocchi Sergeant at Arms – Sean Hennessey John Pregmon succeeds Philip Frattaroli as President, a position he held for the Read More…
Video: Lewis Wharf and other North End projects discussed at North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) – May 2016 North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) provided an update on the status of the public process around the proposed proposed Lewis Wharf hotel project. The Lewis Wharf project remains in the proposal stage of the Read More…
Three Things to Know Today: 1. Due to rain in Kansas City, the Red Sox game scheduled for Monday night was postponed to a day-night double header on Wednesday, with the first game starting at 2:15pm and the second at 8:15pm. Later this evening at 6:30pm, the North End Branch Library will host Beading Class 2, covering a simple beading project (project Read More…
It all started in a North End kitchen for resident Tania Green, founder of the Boston-based startup, PMS Bites. Now, Tania’s business will garner national attention on ABC TV’s Shark Tank airing Friday, May 20th at 9:00 p.m. PMS Bites delivers healthy snacks that satisfy PMS cravings to women’s doors the week they need them most. With Green being from North End, Read More…
Team Miles of Memories held their annual event to benefit the American Cancer Society on May 13th at Filippo Ristorante in Boston’s North End. Organizer Karen Meyers said, “My mother, Marie Orlandi, and I would like to thank all of the businesses and individuals who donated to our fundraiser at Filippo Ristorante. And congratulations to Read More…
May 19th Public Art Celebration! The Greenway Conservancy will be hosting a 2016 Public Art Celebration for its new art installations on Thursday, May 19th from 5pm – 8pm, with a short speaking program at 6:30pm at the Boston Calling Block Party. The event will span the entire length of The Greenway from Chinatown to the Read More…
May 17th – Three Things to Know Today: 1. Looking to entertain the kids? The North End branch Boston Public Library will be hosting toddler storytime (at 10:30am) and baby storytime (at 11:15am). Complete with rhymes, stories, and movement for those ages, no sign up necessary. Located at 25 Parmenter Street, Boston, MA, more information. Also: Jewish Heritage Honoree Night Read More…
Last year for my birthday one of my daughters gave me flowers. These were not the usual birthday flowers. They were delivered to my door for several weeks from the one-eighth acre garden of Ferriss Buck Donham of Arlington. The flowers Ferriss provided were different from those available from even the loveliest florist. In spring Read More…
The Friends Of The North End sponsored a viewing this week of the new movie “Boston’s North End – An Italian American Story”, at the Sons Of Italy hall in Winchester, MA. The film tells the story of the Italian immigrant migration to Boston’s North End from the late 1800’s to the current time. Featured Read More…
Thanks to the generosity of the Boston Red Sox Foundation, thirty-five members of the North End Athletic Association family went to two Red Sox games this past week against the Oakland A’s. We were able to see some of the record breaking offense while beating the A’s in both games that we attended. The Red Sox Read More…