Boston Water & Sewer Commission’s Irene McSweeney updated the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) about the imminent start of major sewer and water main work in the North End. This is the second of three planned project phases in the neighborhood intended to improve water distribution and upgrade failing sewer and drainage systems. Because Read More…
by Jeanne Brady of the Post-Gazette Recently, I had a chance to sit and chat with Jean Casale, Vice President of the Friends of the North End Library (FONEL). She was eager to tell me about all the wonderful things our local BPL branch has to offer. It’s not just about the books! They are Read More…
Ah yes, the Red Sox season has ended, and with it the last game for Big Papi. But, there is still plenty happening … onto the Things to Know today! Three Things to Know for Tuesday, October 11th! 1. The community calendar has the following events for today: 6:30pm Italian Heritage Month Honors at West End Museum. Honoring current Read More…
Summer has ended. We’re back. The renovations to the 1972 Johnson building at the Central Library are finished. You must see the results. They are scrumptious. It was the former library president, Amy Ryan, whose experience in other parts of the country helped her envision a happier and more serviceable space in the building named Read More…
The annual Columbus Park Fall Festival featured all sorts of fun for neighborhood kids, complete with a parade around the park and hours of free entertainment. The annual neighborhood party is sponsored by Friends of Christopher Columbus Park. Photographer Ross Scabin shares these terrific images from Monday’s Columbus Day event. View more photos by Rosario Read More…
Boston Police District A-1 provided an update on recent neighborhood crime incidents, summarized below, at the October 2016 North End Public Safety Meeting. The figures below cover the last 30 days period. Part 1 Crime (YTD) -City-wide: Down 6% -District A-1: Down 3% Robbery – Person (1) -9/2 @ 8.05pm: Victim assaulted by unknown male. Cell phone was Read More…
North End Against Drugs, The Nazzaro Center and the North End Athletic Association hosted a fun afternoon last Wednesday to help root on the Red Sox in the Playoffs. The children were all given Red Sox Hats and Red Sox Foundation Rookie Ball Shirts to help celebrate the Red Sox return to the Playoffs this Read More…
As the fight to Save the North End Nursing Home continues, native North Ender Janet Gilardi shares these photos from the rehabilitation facility where she has been recuperating for the past five weeks after surgery. “What would I have done if this were not here?” she wonders. Janet also enjoys the frequent visits from family and Read More…
Three Things to Know for Columbus Day! 1. Happy Christopher Columbus Day! Here are the scheduled events: 11:45am Columbus Day Fall Festival at Christopher Columbus Park. FOCCP is hosting a full day of family fun at the Park! Lineup for a short parade around the Park starts at 11:45am by the statue of Christopher Columbus. The parade Read More…
The annual Christopher Columbus Day Parade alternates each year between the North End and East Boston. This year was Eastie’s turn, although it was cancelled due to rain. On Monday, October 10th, Columbus Day, the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park are hosting their annual Fall Festival with a short parade around the park and a full Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) will hold its Annual Meeting, Election & Reception on Thursday, October 13, 2016, 7:00 p.m. at the Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet Street. The agenda is shown here, along with a proposal to extend officer term limits that will be potentially voted on at the meeting. See www.newra.org Read More…
A bench on Cross Street was broken over the weekend, shown here in the photo by Adam Castiglioni (@ConceirgeBoston). These benches were installed last year by the North End Beautification Committee. A report has been filed. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Email your photo to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a caption (or more) telling Read More…