Your brief for Wednesday, February 22nd! Crystal Clear on the Prado: https://www.instagram.com/p/BQvDkyAA6bB/?taken-at=254372545 From The Community: Ash Wednesday Services at Old North Church: All are welcome to Imposition of Ashes and Holy Eucharist at Old North Church on Ash Wednesday, March 1 at noon and 6pm. First Time Home Buyer Seminar on Saturday March 4th: Please join us Read More…
Month: February 2017
Ash Wednesday Services at Old North Church
Join us for Imposition of Ashes and Holy Eucharist at Old North Church on Ash Wednesday, March 1 at noon and 6pm. All are welcome.
Life on the Corner: Birds of Passage, Part 2, The New Colossus
The history of immigration in this country is one of exploitation; the wealthy, property owning classes exploiting the poor and desperate. We saw this when our parents and grandparents immigrated to America and we still see it today. When cheap labor was needed, the gates to the United States were thrown open and a tidal Read More…
North End Athletic Association Major League Coaches Announced
North End Athletic Association (NEAA) Baseball Commissioner, Ralph Martignetti, has announced the coaches for the 2017 Major League teams (Little League). Majors Age 10-12 as of 4/30/2017: Team Coach Email Indians Head Coach Michael Martignetti mikemart05@aol.com Indians Assistant John Pregmon pregmon@gmail.com Indians Assistant Brendan Graf brendan.graf@gmail.com Cardinals Head Coach Ralph Martignetti rjmartig5@gmail.com Cardinals Assistant Vincent Read More…
Video: Community Chat with Boston Fire Engine 8 (North End)
Boston Fire Department Lieutenant James White was this month’s invited guest for the Community Chat session at the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC). Lt. White hails from Engine 8 at the North End’s Hanover Street and welcomes residents to stop by the firehouse to visit and bring their kids. BFD highlights the importance of smoke Read More…
Downtown View: Snow Fear in Boston
Are we Bostonians pusillanimous, spineless milquetoasts? It’s easy to conclude that we are, given our recent behavior over snowstorms. The weather forecasters announce ominously that a snowstorm is on the way. The newscasters lament snow in the same way they’d view a plague of locusts. Suburbanites rush to the grocery store to stock up. The Read More…
Swiss Healing Retreat: Yoga, Hiking, Meditation & Visit with Famous Swiss Healer
If you want to experience Switzerland like an insider sign up to accompany Barbara at Laughing Buddha for her annual Swiss Retreat. She delights in introducing you to some of the last places on earth where you can truly disconnect. You will have the most magical time and return home transformed! Please join us on this Read More…
Tagger Hits North End’s Henchman Street
This tagger was caught on camera walking around with spray paint and tagging several buildings on Henchman Street in Boston’s North End. The photos have been sent to BPD A-1 and you can follow up with them if you have any information to share. [Boston Police contacts]
First Time Home Buyer Seminar on Saturday March 4th
Please join us at our 2nd Annual First Time Home Buyer Seminar to learn everything you need to know about buying your first home. The one hour seminar will be held at our new North End location, 169 Salem Street Boston MA 02113, and validated parking is available at the Parcel 7 garage. We look Read More…
Photo Gallery: North End Seniors Valentine’s Day
Enjoy perusing these photos from the North End Seniors Valentine’s Day party held last Tuesday at the Nazzaro Community Center. The seniors received lunch from Mayor Marty Walsh & the Boston Elderly Commission. Seniors also enjoyed socializing with special guest, Boston Police Commissioner William Evans. Flowers and candy were presented by our local elected delegation including Read More…
Monday Briefing: President’s Day, School Vacation Week, Massive Sea Barrier?
Happy President’s Day! A few scenes gathered from Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/BQtNMwThSs9/?taken-at=254372545 Plan your events with the Community Calendar: Monday, February 20 6:30pm Finding Dory Movie at Faneuil Hall Marketplace Quincy Market Lower Rotunda. Faneuil Hall Marketplace, a historic landmark, will be transformed into a movie theatre where families can come and enjoy a free movie and special Read More…
Cataldo’s Baby Boutique Opens on Prince Street in Boston’s North End
The launch of Cataldo’s Baby Boutique brings not only a unique shop to Boston’s North End, but also satisfies a longtime passion of owner Jeanette Cataldo. Having studied at New England School of Art, Jeanette was torn between pursing fashion and interior design. She initially pursued interior design and opened Cataldo Interiors back in 2014. Now, the Read More…











