Boston Police District A-1 provided an update on recent neighborhood crime incidents, summarized below, at the February 2017 North End Public Safety Meeting. The figures below cover the last 30 days period. Robberies (1) -Sat. 1/21/17 @ 1.30am @ 357 Commercial St.: Woman was standing outside a building, smoking a cigarette. Man approached her and asked Read More…
Month: February 2017
A (Ladies) Night to Remember!
Every other Friday, The KITCHEN at the Boston Public Market (BPM), managed by the Trustees of Reservations, welcomes guests for Family Dinner Night — a unique way to kick-start the weekend all together with an unforgettable night out! After a quick tour of what’s in season, attendees gather to cook three farm-fresh courses led by Read More…
Downtown View: Thinking About Taxis, Rather Than Something Else
It’s oppressive. You can’t get away from the Trump chaos. Everyone talks about it. Walk down the street, meet a friend. Immediately they bring it up even if you don’t want to hear it. A friend who is skiing in Vermont emailed me about meeting for dinner. But then she ended with, “what’s to become Read More…
“Headed for Dinner at Terramia, N.End” Painting
North End resident and artist Michael Dean shares his 24″x18″ oil painting of Terramia Ristorante on the corner of Salem and Bartlett Street. Headed for Dinner at Terramia, N.End is a commissioned piece Michael recently painted for former North End resident Matt Cook. The painting is a visual representation of Matt’s own charming North End story. Matt spent over ten Read More…
Monday’s Brief: SUPER BOWL CHAMPS, BYOB Applications, Lucia Fundraiser
Things to know for Monday: “In a comeback for the ages, Patriots beat Falcons in heart-pounding Super Bowl” – The Boston Globe. “Tom Brady, Patriots rewrite Super Bowl record book with epic, 34-28 OT win” – The Boston herald. Instagram says it all: https://www.instagram.com/p/BQJOX2KDLLG/?taken-at=254372545&hl=en https://www.instagram.com/p/BQKEz6Og-Sx/?taken-at=254372545&hl=en https://www.instagram.com/p/BQKCTXehJ68/?taken-at=254372545&hl=en The Community Calendar to help plan your week: Monday, February 6 6:30pm NEMPAC Read More…
Photo Exhibit: Life of a Swiss Guard
Opening in Boston this week is a new photography exhibition, Life of a Swiss Guard: A Private View. As part of an international tour, the display of the Pontifical Swiss Guard comes from the Vatican Museum. The free exhibit is open to the public, 9-3 daily, through March 25, 2017 at Faneuil Hall on the 4th Read More…
Obituary: Eileen J. (Moore) Coppola of Boston’s North End
Eileen J. (Moore) Coppola, age 84, of Boston’s North End and formerly of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on February 2, 2017 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph “Cheegelo”; Loving mother of Michael, Carmel, Anne Louise and Janine; Cherished grandmother of Joseph, Lindsay, and Andrea; Read More…
Game Time! Super Bowl Sunday!
Super Bowl LI NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS – ATLANTA FALCONS 6:30 p.m. kickoff at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX Televised on FOX TV; Streaming online Halftime Show: Lady Gaga, Luke Bryan & Renee Elise Goldsberry See the NFL.com Preview Site. Ultimate Super Bowl Guide at Boston.com From Boston City Hall: A number of precautions, including restrictions on traffic and parking in Read More…
The Weekender: Cross Street Demolition, Design Center Showroom, Curling Club
Recapping the top post of the week, take a look at the 5 posts that drove the most traffic! Divine Design Center Opens on the North End Waterfront Divine Design Center recently moved from the Seaport’s design center to an 8000 square feet showroom in Battery Wharf on the North End waterfront. Marking this as New England’s largest Read More…
Police Blotter: Lifted Handbag, Warrant Arrest
The following report is from District A-1 Boston Police blotter. Warrant Arrest 01/28/17 ~ 11:15am A male suspect was loitering at the Stillman Street park. Police Officer’s checked the suspects record and arrested him on for a warrant out of Worcester court. Larceny 02/01/17 ~ 3:10pm A female victim reports that she put her handbag down on Read More…
Boston’s North End Resident Selected as Student of the Quarter at Arlington Catholic High School
North End resident Elena Bonetti has been selected as the Arlington Catholic High School Senior Student of the Quarter. At the end of every quarter, teachers nominate students and then the full faculty votes on who should receive this honor. A student from each class is chosen based on their commitment to living the AC motto: “Act justly, love tenderly, walk humbly with God.” Elena comes from Read More…
Weekend Guide: Pep Rally, Swiss Guard, Cookie Success, Ban Parking Savers, Super Bowl 51!
Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow but who cares, let’s get ready for the Big Weekend: Featured Photo Submission: Plan with the Community Calendar: Friday, February 3 12:00pm Super Bowl Pep Rally at Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Join Faneuil Hall Marketplace merchants and members of the Boston University Cheerleading team to rally for the home team as the Read More…