Mayor Martin J. Walsh, the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP), and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will host the 14th annual lighting of the park’s signature trellis on Monday, November 21, beginning at 5 p.m. Located at 110 Atlantic Avenue on Boston’s historic waterfront, Christopher Columbus Park is transformed into a holiday wonderland Read More…
Recapping the top 5 posts this week from NorthEndWaterfront.com, enjoy! Boston Common Coffee Closing on Salem Street Many of you may have noticed this past week that Boston Common Coffee Co. has closed their North End location on Salem Street. Their last day of operation was October 31st where they gave complimentary coffee to patrons. View Read More…
It is that time of year, to “Fall Back” with the end of Daylight Saving Time (and gain one hour of sleep). The official change is a 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 6, 2016 when the correct time will be 1 a.m. Public safety officials recommend using the daylight savings change as a reminder to replace batteries in smoke Read More…
The big Christmas tree has arrived at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, all ready for trimming before the holidays. (Photo by Matt Conti) “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.
The ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) held its Halloween party on Monday, Halloween. Staff and volunteers prepared a delicious and healthful meal of chicken, pasta, and greens to round out the influx of sweets, which included pumpkin pies to commemorate the arrival of fall weather. Senator Joe Boncore and City Councilor Read More…
Sunday, October 30, 2016, was the final day of the FONE fall bocce tournament. The tournament ended in a tie for first place between Team 4 whose players are Frank Julianello, Eric Marsh, Willie Celata and Anthony Gaeta and Team 3 whose players are Faust Freda, Joe Blazo, Anthony Cortese and Joe Ferullo. A final Read More…
MCAS test irregularities were reported this week at several Massachusetts schools, including the Eliot K-8 Innovation School in Boston’s North End. At the Eliot, an unusually high number of answers were erased and changed from incorrect to correct on the important standardized test, according to a report by WCVB TV5 Investigates. The State concluded it “was unable to determine the cause” of the unusually high rate Read More…
An overdose prevention seminar will be held at the North End firehouse on Hanover Street, November 16th at 6pm. Open to the public. See the flyer for more information.
This coming Tuesday, November 8th will be Election Day in Massachusetts! Thousands will be drawn to polling locations to cast their ballot for the 2016 Presidential Race, but what about the 5 ballot questions? Besides the local, statewide and national candidates on the ballot, there will be 4 statewide questions and 1 question solely for Boston residents, and Read More…
Jacob Gunderson-Crowley ’19 has been selected as one of the October students of the month at Pope John XXIII High School. Jacob received this award for his work and dedication as a student ambassador – working to showcase PJHS to prospective students in the community. He hails from the North End and is currently a Read More…
St. Stephen’s Church on Hanover Street will be hosting a free showing of the highly anticipated documentary, Boston’s North End: An Italian American Story. The event is open to the public and will be held on Saturday, November 5th, doors open at 6:30pm, reservations are required and can be made by visiting NorthEndBoston.org, or by calling Read More…
Three Things to Know for the Weekend! Do not forget that Daylight Saving Time ends at 2:00 AM on Sunday, November 6. 1. Trellis Lights Preview: https://www.instagram.com/p/BMWJpRQAxJ-/ 2. One event for today, plenty for the weekend! 7:00pm FOCCP Fundraising Gala at Boston Harbor Hotel. Located at 70 Rowes Wharf, Boston, view the FOCCP website for more information. Saturday, November 5 Read More…