The Saint Agrippina Society hosted its annual Christmas Program for North End kids on December 11th. Phil Carangelo has been running this for 22 years now, getting over 80 neighborhood kids as a way for the St. Agrippina Society to give back to the neighborhood. Photos by Ross Scabin.
For 46 years, the North End Christmas Parade brings all that is good about the holiday season including a Santa who arrives first class via helicopter. The chilly but sunny weather brought out hundreds to Puopolo Field for Santa’s arrival, followed by the Christmas Parade through the neighborhood streets. Four marching bands played holiday music while costumed characters Read More…
What do you want for Christmas? Maybe it’s the same as what I want. It’s peace. A refuge from vitriol. A haven from such absurdities as Stephen Bannon running the country and Ben Carson running HUD. A sanctuary from a nation that still appears to be fighting the Civil War in its red state/blue state Read More…
Discussion of the draft Municipal Harbor Plan proposed by the BRA/BPDA for the Downtown Waterfront The plan covers the area of the waterfront bordered by Christopher Columbus Park on the North (Long Wharf) and the Evelyn Moakley Bridge on the South (Hook Lobster Company site). Written comments on the plan were due the BRA/BPDA by Read More…
If you enter the North End from Keany Square and the Charlestown Bridge and look toward Endicott Street, you have surely seen the familiar corner building at 210 Endicott Street, formerly the Dello Russo Funeral Home. Longtime owners, Dello Russo family, tore down the old building last week with plans for a new reconstruction. The new building Read More…
Save the date! Sunday, January 29th from 1pm to 5pm at the Nazzaro Center, North End Against Drugs will be having our annual Bingo Fundraiser for Adults! There will be 20 games including a coverall finale. We will have free coffee and desserts for all players, as well as raffles and a free door prize Read More…
Things to Know for Monday, December 12th! Upcoming events on the community calendar: Monday, December 12 4:00pm AirBnb Hearing at City Council, 5th Floor Boston City Hall. District 1 City Councilor Sal LaMattina and District 3 Councilor Frank Baker called for a hearing at the City Council regarding new regulations for AirBnb and other home rental websites. Public Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) supported a proposal to add a 4th story to the building at 8 Cooper Street. In a 30-2 vote, the group favored the application by Risa Realty Trust (Rita and Lisa Dipietrantonio) to renovate the property which will be owner occupied. The Dipietrantonio family own the L’Osteria Restaurant Read More…
Michael Bonetti, Sr. and Jr., have once again created the nativity manger scene at the St. Leonard Peace Garden. Pictured is Michael Jr. next to the nativity from the annual Christmas season lighting on Hanover Street. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Email your best photos to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a caption Read More…
The Holiday event season continues throughout the North End! Steriti Rink was the sight for the 8th annual Santa Skate & Toy Drive, sponsored and organized by the North End Columbus Day Celebration Committee. Loads of toys, winter clothes, and money was collected while holiday classics played during the free skating event. A raffle with several prizes also helped contribute Read More…
North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council Website: www.NEWNCBoston.org Email: info@newncboston.org NEWNC AGENDA Monday, December 12, 2016, 7:00PM Nazzaro Center, 30 North Bennet Street 1. Welcome: NEWNC President 2. Call to Order & Roll Call: NEWNC President 3. Meeting Protocol: NEWNC Vice President 4. President’s Report: NEWNC President 5. Committee Reports: a. Resident Parking/Traffic Committee, Danielle D’Ambrosio b. Public Safety Committee, Read More…
Enjoy the weekly recap of the top 5 posts from NorthEndWaterfront.com! North End Public Safety Report: Bottle Over the Head, Missing Mercedes, Drunks, Sex Offender Recent neighborhood crime updates were given at the December 2016 North End public safety meeting, where Boston Police District A-1 summarized incidents and activity throughout the neighborhood. Read the report for a complete Read More…