John Pagliuca, owner of the neighborhood restaurant, Mangia, Mangia on Endicott Street, is shown celebrating the business’ 30th anniversary. Many of the eatery’s customers were at the North End establishment to congratulate the owner and to celebrate the special event. Photo by Phil Orlandella.
Year: 2016
Downtown View: Shade or Shadow?
Karen is taking a break. Here is a column from December, 2015 that attracted several comments. When I was 19 years old, I went to Wall Street. It was narrow, dark, secretive—worthy of the cash that I imagined rested behind those vault-like façades. It was my first encounter with shadows bestowing a sense of place, Read More…
North End Water and Sewer Work Continues in January 2017
The January 2017 work plan by Boston Water & Sewer Commission is shown below, as part of Phase 2 of the multi-year North End Water & Sewer Project, including contact information and scheduling details. The second page shows the impacted streets that will continue for the next couple of years.
St. John School Holiday Recital Held
St. John School recital was held at St. Stephen’s Church under the direction of North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) teaching staff, Alexander Dietrich and Rebecca Whittington. NEMPAC partners with the school to offer K-4 through second grade for early music and movement education classes and grades 3-8 with choral programming. NEMPAC’s choral Read More…
Neighborhood Photo: Ugly Christmas Sweater on Paul Revere
Not even American patriot, Paul Revere, can escape from an ugly Christmas sweater. Adam Castiglioni, @conciergeboston, shares the scene from the Prado tonight. Send your best neighborhood photos to info@northendwaterfront.com.
Community Chat: RUFF Talks to Neighborhood Council About Dog Cleanup Initiatives
RUFF North End, the local dog owners group, held a community chat at the December meeting of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) regarding dog issues in the neighborhood. RUFF leaders Leslie Horn and Anya Potter responded to questions about how to encourage irresponsible dog owners to pickup after their dog. The group has Read More…
NEMPAC Presents Handel’s Messiah Holiday Concert
On Wednesday, December 14th North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) presented its second annual performance of Handel’s “Messiah” Part I at St. Stephens Church in the North End. The concert, featuring the Boston Landmarks Orchestra’s One City Choir, NEMPAC soloists, Eureka Musicians, and the St. Johns Honors Choir, was a resounding success, Read More…
Fire Erupts Christmas Morning on Hull Street
An early morning fire broke out on the roof of 52 Hull Street, a 4-story residential building at the corner of Snowhill Street in Boston’s North End. Ladder 1 was called at 4:21 a.m. and with 5 alarms being subsequently ordered by 4:33 a.m. Boston Fire reported that no residents were home at time of fire and two firefighters were treated Read More…
The Weekender: Berlin Attack Hits Home, Stabbing Developments, No 2017 Harbor Fireworks & Christmas Puzzle!
Recap the top 5 posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com! Berlin Attack Hits North End As Frattaroli Family Mourns the Loss of Cousin Fabrizia Di Lorenzo Originally being reported as missing after the fatal Berlin Christmas market attack, the Frattaroli family later received confirmation that their cousin, Fabrizia Di Lorenzo was killed in the tragic attack. Read the full story for a statement issued by the family. 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…
Neighborhood Photo: Freeway’s Christmas Wishes
The North End’s own Freeway from the Post Gazette would like to wish everyone a very, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all! “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.
North End and Downtown on Regular Trash / Recycling Schedule Through Holidays
There will be no change to the Monday and Friday trash and recycling schedule through Christmas and New Year’s. Christmas trees can be placed curbside on January 2nd and 13th for composting. See the flyer below for more information.