Things to Know for Tuesday, December 20th!
Year: 2016
Downtown View: My People
Karen is taking a break so she can manage the busy holiday season. Here is a column that attracted many comments. It is from 2016. It’s when I ride the crowded subway that I feel most Bostonian. “These are my people,” I think. Not that they are much like me. They are younger than I Read More…
Ward 8 Owner, Nick Frattaroli, Taking Over 5 North Square Restaurant
Gennaro’s 5 North Square restuarant is changing hands from Gerry Riccio to Nick Frattaroli, owner of Ward 8 Restaurant on N. Washington Street. The all-alcohol license transfer was supported by the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) on December 12, 2016. Frattaroli was represented by Attorney William Ferullo and Manager Michael Wyatt. The new establishment is Read More…
Jigsaw Picture Puzzle: Boston Skyline Holiday Lights
The city is aglow with holiday lights. Put this puzzle together to see the the waterfront park and Boston skyline framed with decorated evergreen strands. Get started now, there are 50 pieces! How to play: Move and drag the pieces around just like a regular jigsaw puzzle. When two pieces are connected, they will click together. If you Read More…
NEMPAC’s Jan. 11th Concert at Bijou de la Vida Gallery to Feature Art Song by Beethoven and Schubert
The North End Music and Performing Arts Center’s second 2016-17 Concert Series event titled Portraits of a Power Couple – An Evening of Beethoven and Schubert, will be held on Wednesday, January 11th 2017 at 7:00 PM. This concert will feature passionate songs by Beethoven and Schubert with Andrei Baumann, piano and John Nevergall, tenor, and Read More…
Monday: Imagine Boston 2030, Ice Skating, Seven Fishes, Snow Photos!
Things to Know Today for Monday, December 18, 2016: A Slow Holiday Week on the Community Calendar! Monday, December 19 6:30pm POSTPONED – 115 Winthrop Square Public Meeting. The second public meeting for the proposed redevelopment of 115 Winthrop Square in Downtown Boston will now tentatively take place on Thursday, January 5, 2017, 6:30pm at Suffolk Law Read More…
North End Gas Main Construction Work Extended Into February 2017
National Grid has extended its construction timeline through February 16, 2017 to replace natural gas main lines. Approximately 300 street addresses are impacted by the work as follows: 1 to 52 Tileston St 342 to 405 Hanover St 156 to 172 Salem St 11 to 26 Unity St 2 to 98 Wiggin St The following communications Read More…
The Weekender: Endicott Street Demolition, More Verizon Antennas, Christmas Parade Coverage!
Enjoy the weekly recap of the top 5 posts from NorthEndWaterfront.com! Neighborhood Corner: Demolition of Endicott Street Building The Dello Russo family recently tore down their building at 210 Endicott Street, which was formerly the Dello Russo Funeral Home. They have plans for new construction in the space, including a 5-story building with 4 residential units and Read More…
Police Blotter: Thief Flies to Chicago, Drunk Man Maced by Coast Guard Security
The following report is from District A-1 Boston Police blotter. Larceny 12/06/16 ~ 8:00pm Victim reports that a male suspect removed property from her North Margin Street apartment. The items were an xbox gaming system, iPad, iPhone 6S, clothing, wallet and prescription medications. The suspect fled and used the victims’ bank card for a flight Read More…
Snow Turning to Rain Saturday into Sunday as Temperatures Moderate
5am weather briefing from the National Weather Service – Boston: As to snow … Winter Weather Advisories continue through as late as 3 pm. This may be extended to as late as 1 am Sunday depending on how the threat of freezing rain / drizzle evolves during the afternoon into evening period (more on that Read More…
3-5 Quincy Court Addition Receives Neighborhood Council Support [Video]
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) voted 6-0 in support of zoning variances necessary to build an addition and renovate 3-5 Quincy Court, off North Square. Petitioner Richard Traviglione Jr., owner of the abutting Ricardo’s Restaurant, has purchased the building and will extend the living space into the basement and add a partial rooftop Read More…
Friends of the North End Enjoy Feast of the Seven Fishes
Friends Of The North End held their annual traditional Christmas Eve dinner, the “Feast of the seven fishes – La Festa dei sette pesci”, at the Sons of Italy Hall in Winchester, MA, Wednesday, December 14, 2016. The meal of seven fishes was prepared by Master Chefs Vito Aluia and Joe Blazo with the assistance Read More…