The following report is from District A-1 Boston Police blotter. Robbery /Bank 12/24/16 ~ 11:12am A male suspect robbed US currency from a Hanover Street bank. The suspect passed a note to the teller then fled on foot with the money. Detectives to follow up. Larceny from Building 01/03/17 ~ 5:15pm Employee (victim) reports that Read More…
Last batch of 2017 calendars! Get yours now! We have a handful of 2017 calendars left! The 2017 desk calendar includes all new and original photographs of Boston’s North End by yours truly, including the classic landmarks and some lesser-known views of our fabled streets and waterfront. The desk calendar includes a built-in stand. The calendar can be Read More…
After the initial meeting to propose a 147 foot high hotel project in the West End’s Bulfinch Triangle on North Washington Street, the developer came back to the table with a similar proposal, this time it was shortened to 128 feet tall. Despite the proposal decreasing in height and featuring changes made to the entrance, neighborhood residents Read More…
Things to know for today and the weekend! To feed your appetite for articles: Sfizi in Boston’s North End Has Closed for Renovations; Will Reopen as a New Concept Sfizi, the Italian and Mediterranean restaurant that features small plates has closed for renovations, and it looks like restauranteur Frank DePasquale will reopen with a new concept. Boston Restaurant Read More…
A month ago I wrote a brief essay about my visit to Mario Batali’s new Italian food emporium in the Prudential Center mall. That first visit was part of a press tour so we had Eataly all to ourselves and I was very impressed with the quality of the food and the overall ambiance. Molto Read More…
Things to know for Thursday, December 5th! Events for today, courtesy of the Community Calendar: 10:00am Gov’t Center Tree Removal Hearing at 1010 Massachusetts Avenue. In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 87, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will hold a public hearing on a request to remove nine public shade trees in the vicinity of 50 New Read More…
The North End’s elected State officials were sworn in on Wednesday, January 4th as the new legislative session gets underway at the Massachusetts State House. State Representative Aaron Michlewitz took the oath for the 5th time in the House of Representatives. Rep. Michlewitz is a lifelong North End resident representing the Third Suffolk District, comprised primarily of the Read More…
Boston’s premiere wine event series returns this winter with intimate winemaker-hosted dinners, seminars, receptions, and brunches from Boston Wine Festival Founder and Chef Daniel Bruce Founder Daniel Bruce continues the celebrated tradition of presenting exceptional wine events and dinners with the 28th Annual Boston Wine Festival. The nation’s longest-running wine and food festival kicks off Read More…
The reviews for First Night 2017 at Copley Square were less than enthusiastic. But, there appears to be new interest in bringing back midnight harbor fireworks for next year. Overwhelming disappointment by the waterfront community was expressed in comments on a NorthEndWaterfront.com post. Despite this response, event planner Conventures Inc. continues to advocate for a Back Bay-only plan in Wednesday’s Globe. The company’s president Read More…
Things to know for Wednesday Plan your events with the Community Calendar: Wednesday, January 4 6:30pm 88 N. Washington St. Hotel Public Meeting at Eliot School, 585 Commercial Street. LIMAC LLC proposes to develop a new 36,013 gsf hotel structure consisting of a ground floor lobby, a mezzanine level and 12 levels of guest-rooms totaling 68 keys. 6:30pm Read More…
Luigi Areniello of Boston’s North End, surrounded by his loving family on January 2, 2017. He was born in Lapio, Italy. Beloved husband of Anna (Ferrante) Areniello. Devoted father of Claudia Areniello of Lynn, Tizziano Areniello and his wife Rhonda of Winthrop, Crestina Perez de Alderete and Gioena Areniello both of the North End. Adored Read More…
The New Year has arrived and with it, many resolutions and goals to set for ourselves. Improving health is always high on the list, but it can seem like a big task. Becoming healthier in 2017 doesn’t have to be hard; here are some tips from the CDC that take 5 minutes or less to Read More…