Joe McDonald, a third-generation West End native and longtime community activist, has been named President of The West End Museum Board of Directors. McDonald served as aBoard member for two years and as President of the West End Civic Association (WECA) in 2012. Now, as Museum President, he aims to help the nonprofit achieve a Read More…
Here’s what you need to know Events for Wednesday, April 19th: 12:00pm Improv Asylum Hosts NEAD Vacation Family Show. The Improv Asylum on Hanover Street will once again host an awesomely funny Family Improv Comedy Show for North End Against Drugs (NEAD) during April School Vacation. More information. 1:00pm Paul Revere House: “Your Own, Paul Read More…
Following Sal LaMattina’s announcement that he was not running for reelection as District 1 City Councilor, two candidates have thrown their hats in the ring — Stephen Passacantilli from the North End and Lydia Edwards of East Boston. The District 1 seat represents the North End, Charlestown and East Boston. There are no party affiliations Read More…
Jane’s Walk West End Tour Saturday, May 6; 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Starts at The West End Museum (entrance on Lomasney Way, Boston) Cost: FREE; Pre-registration required This event will begin with a Museum tour of the exhibit titled, Boston’s First Urban Renewal: The New York Streets. That will be followed by a walking tour Read More…
There were several announcements and committee reports at the April 13th meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). Zoning, Licensing & Construction Committee – Upcoming Applications An application for a roof deck at 57 Snow Hill Street has been deferred by proponents to allow for discussions with abutters. The Licensing Board hearing for Read More…
NEMPAC and the Eureka Musician’s Ensemble will team up in an exciting “Tour of the Towns” this summer, bringing their fun and interactive Instrument Petting Zoos to Charlestown and Beacon Hill. At each event, Eureka musicians and NEMPAC Instructors will work with children to teach them about the different instrument groups that they specialize in, Read More…
Once again, the Nazzaro Center teamed up with the Police Athletic League (PAL) and the North End Athletic Association (NEAA) to provide families and friends of the North End with an incredible grand finale to the center’s ski program: a weekend of skiing at arguably the best ski resort in the east, Killington Mountain. After various day trips run by Read More…
Things to know for Tuesday Events for Tuesday, April 18th 1:00pm Paul Revere House: “Your Own, Paul Revere.” In honor of National Letter Writing Month, our Educators will highlight some of the many missives that have traveled to and from the Revere House over its long history. Located at 19 N Square, Boston – view the event post. Happy Read More…
The city published its Go Boston 2030 report in mid-March. It is 223 pages long. I read it so you don’t have to. It’s taken me awhile. It is available electronically at http://goboston2030.org/en/. Suggestions are accompanied by a note explaining how other cities have fared with such changes, a nice touch. After I read the Read More…
The annual Patriot’s Day Parade was held on Monday morning, ending in Boston’s North End with the reenactment of Paul Revere’s midnight ride on April 18, 1775. Performing the reenactment were the Massachusetts National Lancers with Boston Mayor Marty Walsh handing orders to Paul Revere on Brown Beauty. Revere rides down Hanover Street to Charlestown and follows a Read More…
The body of 23-year-old Michael Kelleher was pulled from the Charles River at the locks on Sunday morning according to State Police and later identified by his parents. The Southborough man disappeared on March 29th after a Celtics game and was last seen leaving the Garden. Officials had been searching the waterfront since his disappearance with Read More…
Marathon Daffodils is the continuing tribute to the “Boston Strong” spirit, now four years after the bombing tragedy. For the 2017 Boston Marathon, the effort expanded to neighborhood parks and public spaces, well beyond the marathon route. The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park brought our attention to the hundreds of potted plants on the waterfront shown in Read More…