On behalf of Maria Stella Gulla, Director, please join us for the 6th Annual Buona Sera: An Evening with Friends event. Buona Sera is evening of good food, good friends, and a good cause-the low-income seniors and families of the North End and West End neighborhoods! Which restaurant and celebrity will you choose this year? Please call Read More…
Three Things to Know for Thursday, September 15th! 1. Instagram showing off this viewpoint of Downtown from Snow Hill Street: https://www.instagram.com/p/BKUrPtYBeFN/?taken-at=254372545 2. Additional coverage of the North End Nursing Home hearing at Boston City Hall: N. End residents speak out against proposed nursing home sale – “Advocates for the North End nursing home, which opened in Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council held their monthly meeting at the Nazzaro Center on Monday night, where they went through community updates and reports from the Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy, and Boston City Councilor Sal LaMattina. A video timeline is provided below so you can jump to issues of interest: (00:00 in video) Welcome Read More…
In loving memory of Mario Ventresca (1st Anniversary, September 16, 2016) and Domenic Ventresca (7th Anniversary, September 30, 2016).
These historical “characters” were seen playing on the Prado this week, captured by Becca Griffin. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Email your best photos to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a caption (or more) telling us about your photo. See past neighborhood photo posts.
Officials and residents packed the Boston City Council chamber on Tuesday night, yet the operator of the North End Nursing Home said it still plans to close down the 140-bed facility in about a year. For its part, the Boston Redevelopment Authority confirmed that restrictions on the property, designated under urban renewal, must be used for a nursing home Read More…
Boston Light is the oldest lighthouse in the country and celebrates its 300th birthday on September 14, 2016. Located on Little Brewster Island, 9 miles from downtown Boston, the lighthouse is maintained by the U.S. Coast Guard’s Sally Snowman. Originally built by the British in 1716, the lighthouse was destroyed in 1776 and rebuilt in Read More…
The fight over Long Wharf continues to be a legal slugfest with oral arguments being heard last week in front of a three judge panel at federal appeals court. Despite having spent over $500,000 in legal expenses, the Boston Redevelopment Authority continues to fight for a commercial restaurant development while the National Park Service is intent on keeping the Read More…
North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) President Ford Cavallari penned the following message to City Councilor Sal LaMattina regarding scheduling conflicts from City Hall offices. Sal, I’m sure you’ve seen that the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services (ONS) is holding five liquor-license-related abutters meetings in the North End at exactly the same time as your very important Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) reported on a number of neighborhood issues at its September meeting. Here is a summary and video timeline from the “Reports” part of the meeting. (00:00 in video) NEWRA Officer Nominations Open – The NEWRA annual election is October 13th and the group is accepting nominations for its Read More…
The official trailer has been released for the movie, Live by Night, starring Ben Affleck. The crime thriller features scenes filmed here in the North End, particularly on Margaret Street and the Prado. From the movie’s Facebook page: “Live by Night” is set in the roaring `20s when Prohibition hasn’t stopped the flow of booze in an Read More…
Boston Community Collaborative proudly presents “A Night of Classical Anarchy” A site specific theatrical event! Shakespeare, Sophocles and Sondheim performed in ways you’ve never seen. This fabulous event will take place in The Gassy (DeFilippo Playground, roughly 110 Prince Street). This unique collaboration between youth and adult performers takes on many theatrical styles and challenges Read More…