The following report is from this week’s District A-1 Boston Police blotter. Larceny (Bike) 05/31/ – 06/01/16 ~ 8:30pm -8:30am Victim reports he parked his 1997 Motobacane motorized bike (orange) on Hanover Street, when he returned in the morning the bike was missing. Drugs / Possession of Class E Substance 05/29/16 ~ 8:15pm Police Officer’s Read More…
Month: June 2016
View the Winning Designs for the Northern Avenue Bridge Competition
The old Northern Avenue Bridge opened in 1908, at times carrying train traffic, cars, pedestrians, and even cyclists up until it closed for safety reasons in December 2014. Now in 2016, the future design of its replacement was entertained through a design competition that brought 133 submissions, comprising 99 graphic designs and 34 essays. The Boston Northern Avenue Bridge Ideas Read More…
COPP’s HILL MOMENT: The Blind Lady in the Road
(Sometimes we are thrust into situations which come without an instructional guide) My wife sternly admonished me that I should not be telling you this story — that I should be embarrassed by even mentioning it. But, there must be a statute of limitations of some sort for child neglect or parental ineptitude. And besides, Read More…
Summer 2016 North End Italian Feasts & Processions Schedule
It’s June in the North End! That means the beginning of the saint processions and feasts! First up is this Sunday, June 5th with the procession of Santa Maria di Anzano. The complete Summer 2016 Feast Schedule is shown below. Viva! North End Italian Feasts & Processions Summer 2016 June 5, 2016 Rescheduled due to rain: Read More…
Graduation Congratulations to Christina Pellino
Frank Pellino, chef/owner of Pellino’s Ristorante on Prince Street in the North End, shares a proud moment with his daughter, Christina Pellino, as she graduates from Seton Hall University School of Law. While in law school, Christina was Vice President of the Italian-American Society, President of the Tax Law Society, and a Comments Editor on Read More…
Thursday’s 3 Things to Know: Fish Market Closed, Airbnb Complaints, Public Safety Meeting!
Thursday’s 3 Things to Know: 1. No need to mark you calendar, these events are happening this evening: 6:00pm NEMPAC Summer Soirée on the Prado! View the event posting for NEMPAC’s Summer Soiree Fundraiser on the Prado to benefit their Summer 2016 programming season. More information can be found at www.nempacboston.org, tickets available here. [Rain Date: Thursday, June 9th 2016]. Read More…
Mirabella Pool Opens June 18th; Registration Available
News about the 2016 Mirabella Pool season from Director Carl Ameno at the Nazzaro Center: The Mirabella Pool opens for the season on Saturday, June 18, 2016. As in past years, there is an “early bird” pre-registration period before the pool opens at the Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet St., North End, Boston. This early bird registration Read More…
From the Mayor: Thank you for Making Boston Shines a Success
by Mayor Martin J. Walsh We’re entering into one of the most beautiful times of the year: early summer, where Boston’s citizens congregate outside to enjoy the warming weather and celebrate the start of the summer season. That’s why last month Boston’s community came together to clean the streets of Boston through the City’s Boston Read More…
May 2016 – North End / Waterfront Real Estate Sales
Here are all the real estate sales in the North End / Waterfront area during May 2016: $0 – $599,999 11 Unity #7: 1 bed, 1 bath with 310 sq.ft. sold for $320,000 19 Tileston #4: 1 bed, 1 bath with 385 sq.ft. sold for $380,000 80 Broad #505: studio with 428 sq.ft. sold for Read More…
NEAA to Honor Two Longtime Supporters at the 2016 All-Star Game
The North End Athletic Association will honor former coach, umpire, director and president Phil Orlandella and former coach, umpire and current all-around volunteer Michael “Mikey Fud” Giannasoli at this years’ NEAA All-Star Game on Friday June 24th at 7pm at Domenic Campochiaro Field at Langone Complex. “These two gentleman have dedicated a good part of Read More…
3 Things & Photo: First Department Store, One Canal View, Charles River Sunset!
Welcome to June 2016! Here are Three Things you should Know: 1. Take a look at these events below, conveniently found on our community calendar: 5:00pm Job Fair at Faneuil Hall Marketplace Upper Rotunda. Faneuil Hall Marketplace will host a Spring Job Fair for spring and summer, which are the busiest seasons at the Marketplace as merchants are Read More…