46th Annual 2016 North End Christmas Parade on December 11th

Santa Arrives by Helicopter at Columbus Park on Waterfront

Santa Claus arrived by helicopter on the waterfront on Sunday afternoon to the cheers of hundreds who gathered at Christopher Columbus Park. This is the first (and only?) year the Santa landing was at Columbus park because Langone Park and Puopolo Fields are under renovation. The event is dedicated in memory of James “Jimmy” Pallotta and sponsored Read More…

North End Christmas Fund Luncheon Committee Seeking Donations For Elders and Families

The North End Christmas Fund is looking for contributions and donors to help North End elders and families. Checks can be sent to the North End Christmas Fund, Luncheon Committee, c/o North End Waterfront Health, 332 Hanover St. Boston, MA 02113. Also, the names of persons and/or families in the North End / Waterfront area Read More…

COPP’S HILL MOMENT: A Christmas Story

It’s that time of the year again when Earth tilts away from the life-giving sun and creatures big and small seek sanctuary in the warmth of a burrow or hearth. Thoughts bend backwards to the past — sometimes all the way to childhood — as creeping darkness slips over late afternoons, shrouding us in remembrance Read More…