Governor Charlie Baker and State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz toured the Coast Guard base this week.The Representative and Governor were briefed on security planning by Capt. Claudia Gelzer, Captain of the Port of Boston and commander of Sector Boston. Coast Guard officers gave the group a look inside the Command Center where all of their security, search and rescue Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) hosted its annual Summer Party on August 18th at the Pilot House. NEWRA members, local residents and public officials mingled while enjoying the scenic North End waterfront. NEWRA President Ford Cavallari highlighted the group’s accomplishments with supportive remarks from local officials including District 1 City Councilor Sal LaMattina, At-Large councilors Read More…
Three Things to Know for Thursday, August 18th! 1. Feast decorations and seniors, keeping the essence of the North End: https://www.instagram.com/p/BJL4ZCug4fC/?taken-at=254372545 2. The Greenway is in the spotlight, again: I-Team: After Money Allegations, MassDOT Withheld Taxpayer Subsidy From Greenway. State Transportation leaders withheld a monthly taxpayer subsidy to the Greenway Conservancy after allegations of financial misconduct ensued, Read More…
The 106th Fisherman’s Feast in Honor of Madonna Del Soccorso Di Sciacca is scheduled for Thursday, August 18 through Sunday, August 21, 2016 in Boston’s North End at North, Fleet and Lewis Streets. Opening ceremonies start at 7pm on Thursday night where the statue of La Madonna Del Soccorso will leave her permanent chapel on Read More…
The Boston Public Works Department and Boston Art Commission would like to invite you to discuss opportunities for the integration of Public Art in conjunction with the City’s proposed redesign of North Square. A public meeting has been scheduled for 6:00 pm August 18th at the the Nazzaro Center. Boston Public Works – North Square Project Website Previous posts on North Square Reconstruction.
Secretary of the Commonwealth, William F. Galvin, recently hosted the Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon and Doric Docent Book Award presentation at the Massachusetts State House. This event is an opportunity to recognize high school students for their outstanding service as volunteer State House Tour Guides this summer. Each year over 95,000 people visit the State House. Read More…
Registration is now open for the 5th Annual Girl “Friends” of the North End Reunion to be held on September 24, 2016, 6:30 pm at Filippo’s Ristorante, 283 Causeway Street. $55 per ticket Contact Franny “Cap” Gannon at 617-742-6912 or Carol Langone Catanzaro at 617-283-1925 or Diane Passero Pestauro at 781-443-3624 or Christina Pena at Read More…
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the National Park Service and the National Parks of Boston are making a big splash to mark the occasion! It all kicks off on Thursday, August 25th at Christopher Columbus Park and the Boston Harbor Islands, continuing on August 26-27 at the Charlestown Navy Yard. The theme Read More…
Quinn (Quinny) Horn – Of Unity Street, North End – Age 8 years 11 months passed Saturday, August 13th, 2016 after ravaging effects of mast cell tumors had become too much for his body to fight. He was surrounded by his adoring family and slipped away peacefully. He will live on forever through his human Read More…
Boston’s North End Italian Feasts are entering their peak season during August, as they have been for roughly the past 100 years depending on the founding of the original religious society. Many residents take part in the festivities while others purposely schedule their vacations to be far away from the noise, traffic and occasional chaos. Among Read More…
City Councilor-At-Large Annissa Essaibi-George is excited to announce her eighth monthly “Annissa-At-Large Day,” on Wednesday, August 18 in Boston’s historic North End. “I’m so excited to spend the day in the North End, the rich history and culture, fantastic food, public space and of course all of our friends and neighbors, make this neighborhood such a treasure for Read More…
Summer heat and humidity can be dangerous for athletes as they get ready for the fall season. Here are some steps that coaches can take to keep the athletes safe: Schedule practices during the coolest part of the day; early in the day or in the evening. Have the athletes take frequent and longer breaks when Read More…