The North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council’s (NEWNC) 2016-2017 year is underway! NEWNC is comprised of volunteers who are elected to sit on the Council for a two year term, and who collectively serve as an advisory board to the City of Boston. NEWNC advises the city on issues affecting the quality of life in the community Read More…
DiVAIO, Dr. Henry J. Of Boston, entered into rest August 27, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Barbara P. (Mulligan) DiVaio. Loving father of Richard J. DiVaio of New Hampshire, Barbara A. DiVaio Waite of West Roxbury, Robert P. DiVaio of West Roxbury, and Patricia A. DiVaio of New Hampshire. Loving grandfather to Jonathan DiVaio, Read More…
It all began fifty years ago in Kilkenny, Ireland, when Father Gabriel Troy was ordained to the Priesthood for the Archdiocese of Boston. His ultimate goal was to join the Missionary Society of St. James the Apostle, but first he must serve one year in a parish in Boston so that he might become accustomed Read More…
by Augustine Parziale The summer of 2016 is quickly drawing to a close; the days are already growing shorter, children and their parents are preparing for another school year, and the hot, muggy weather will soon give way to the crisp, cool days of Autumn. However, to those of us who call the North End Read More…
Photographer Jeff Tamagini has been walking with the feast processions for six years now. He is planning on making a book after about 10 years. In the meantime, enjoy Jeff’s photos from the 2016 St. Anthony’s and Fisherman’s Feasts.
This Fall, Paul Revere’s House events bring life in 18th century Boston into focus through living history demonstrations of all kinds. Our onsite Saturday events are included with admission to the museum: adults $3.50 seniors and college students $3.00, children ages 5-17 $1. Members and North End residents are admitted free at all times. Through October Read More…
The St. Lucy Society held the 95th Feast in honor of Santa Lucia, St. Lucy, Vergine e’ Martire – Protectress of Eyesight. The Monday night St. Lucy’s Feast follows the big weekend St. Anthony’s Feast with a solemn procession by society members through the neighborhood streets with marching bands, flower girls and color guard. At the end of the Read More…
Three Things to Know for Tuesday, August 30th! 1. Jack Eichel, NHL Hockey player for the Buffalo Sabres stopped in the North End for a tattoo! https://www.instagram.com/p/BJq_JPYAh3t/?taken-by=jackeichel11 2. Five Years Ago Today on NorthEndWaterfront.com: Folks were reading about how ABCD’s North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center held a Successful Fundraiser at Whole Foods to Support Food Pantry, which increased supplies in Read More…
Karen is taking a break. Here is a column from August, 2013. For the first time since I was 18 years old, I have spent a month in the country. And what a beautiful country it is. Fifty shades of green complimented by the bluest sky ever. Puffy clouds ranging from gray to bright white. Read More…
NOTICE OF JOINT COMMUNITY MEETING TO DISCUSS NEW RETAIL CONSTRUCTION PROPOSED AT 198 HANOVER STREET – THURSDAY 9/1, 7PM, NAZZARO CENTER 198 Hanover Street is located on Cross Street, between Hanover and Salem Streets, at the gateway to the North End. The proposed development encompasses the current 53 Salem Street (four story residential/ retail) and 64-66 Read More…
They call it the “Feast of all Feasts” and the 97th St. Anthony’s Feast lived up its billing. Hundreds of thousands came to visit the feast in Boston’s North End over the weekend, culminating in the grand finale procession where St. Anthony’s Club members carried the saint for over 10 hours making hundreds of stops Read More…
Three Things to Know for Monday, August 29th! 1. Notable news: North End Festival To Help Victims Of Deadly Earthquake The Italian tradition of the St. Anthony’s Feast will bring nearly three hundred thousand people to the North End over the course of the festivsal. This year, the feast will not only be sending prayers to the Read More…