Greenway Uncovered (GU) is a 20-page report (pdf) recently released to the media by “employees and volunteers of Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy, both past and present.” The report is anonymous and any specific motivation is unclear other than that stated in the report that “silence is neither golden nor in our own interest.” The Greenway Conservancy (GC) responded with its Read More…
Boston Police District A-1 provided an update on recent neighborhood crime incidents, summarized below, at the August 2016 North End Public Safety Meeting. The figures below cover the last 30 days period. Part 1 Crime: -Down 4% (District-wide) -Down 6% (City-wide) Robberies (2) 7/10 (7.00pm) at 97 Salem Street (Boston Common Coffeeshop): 3 people used the men’s bathroom around Read More…
The Sons of Italy Drum and Bugle Corps bring their unique flair to the North End feasts every year. In this photo gallery, Gerri Palladino shares her photos from the group’s visit to the 2016 St. Agrippina’s Feast. See more coverage of the St. Agrippina’s Feast.
North Station Area Mobility Action Plan Public Meeting Description: The Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) and the Boston Transportation Department (BTD), in conjunction with other city departments, will host a public meeting for the North Station Area Mobility Action Plan (NSAMAP). This meeting follows the visioning session held for this project in June, and will discuss the Read More…
Three Things to Know for Tuesday, August 9th! 1. Social Media Snapshot: Can anybody name where this picture was taken? https://www.instagram.com/p/BI2-_z1gxOV/?taken-at=254372545 2. News found from other publications: Four Public Pools in Boston to Check Out This Summer. Looking to beat the summer heat? Mirabella Pool in the North End is open until September 5th, and a Read More…
Always a big success, the annual Emile Pugliano/Bobby D Neighborhood Family Boat Cruise attracted a large crowd to Boston Harbor. The event was held on August 1, 2016 as part of the 25th North End Family Pride Week sponsored by North End Against Drugs (NEAD). This fabulous night was made possible through the generosity of Read More…
North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, August 11, 2016, 7:00 p.m. at the Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet Street. The meeting agenda is shown below.
News from the Greenway Conservancy on the launch of a new scavenger hunt in the park: Greenway To Hold a Major Scavenger Hunt Throughout the Park on Social Media Dozens of Food Truck Gift Cards and Free Carousel Rides to be Hidden in Plain-view throughout the Park with Clues to be provided on Social Read More…
Karen is on a break. This subject continues to be important. Recently the Boston Landmarks Commission voted to study whether this commercial artifact should be given landmark status. For some people, it’s only a sign. Others believe it gives Boston a sense of place. In any case, the results of the study should be interesting. Mayor Read More…
Colm Vraibel of the North End Athletic Association (NEAA) 2016 Little League championship Cardinals team (left) is shown with his League MVP award. He also picked up the North2South Baseball Classic MVP award.
The 102nd St. Agrippina’s Feast was highlighted on Sunday with an 8 hour Grand Procession through the North End streets. Both the North End Marching Band and the Italian-American Band kept everyone upbeat with traditional feast music. Adding some of their own flair to the festive procession were the Greater Boston Firefighters Pipe and Drum Corps. The Grand Procession ended Read More…
Three Things to Know for Monday, August 8th! 1. The docket of events today is as follows: 6:00pm Free Zumba Class at Christopher Columbus Park. Boston Public Health Commission, the Boston Parks & Recreation Department and Blue Cross Blue Shield MA are partnering to provide the Boston Parks Summer Fitness Series – free fitness programming in Boston Parks this summer. Read More…