Stay ‘in the know’ for Thursday! Events for Thursday, May 25th: 6:30pm Public Hearing on Old North Washington Garden Design at 193 Salem Street. Located at Old North Church, the public hearing for the Washington Garden design will be held on Thursday, May 25 at 6:30 at Old North Church, 193 Salem St. The meeting Read More…
North End Against Drugs (NEAD) held their Annual Raymond and Michelina Costa Scholarship Fund drawing on Friday, May 19th at the Nazzaro Center, prior to the Center’s dance event. “Thanks to the generosity of many donors we were able to give out eleven $500 scholarships to students going to tuition-based schools from grammar school to college,” stated Olivia Scimeca, Read More…
Seniors at the ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) enjoyed a gorgeous, fun and sun-filled day out at Rockport on May 16th. Everyone commented that the group ordered perfect weather, as Mother’s Day was rainy and in the 40s and later in the week temperatures in the 90s are expected. Nearly four Read More…
From the Restore St. Leonard’s committee, Carmine Guarino and Michael Bonetti, gave an update on the church’s reconstruction. The church was closed in January, 2017 for interior demolition/reconstruction, and current restoration is moving full speed ahead. The goal is to re-open the church for Christmas, 2017. Of the $3.2 million dollars estimated to complete this project, $1.5 million Read More…
Things to know for Wednesday Events for Wednesday, May 24th 12:30pm St. John School Spring Music Concert. St. John School Spring Music Concert featuring performances from all grades at SJS under the direction of Ms. Whittington and Ms. Dietrich. Located at St. Stephen’s Church, 401 Hanover Street. 5:30pm RUFF is hosting a dog park fundraiser this Wednesday, May 24, from 5:30 Read More…
The 2nd Annual North End Cornhole Classic packed all of The Living Room and much of Richmond Street for a Sunday Funday charity Cornhole tournament. Hosted by State Representative Aaron Michlewitz, over 80 teams competed simultaneously on 10 different cornhole boards, all of which were sponsored by local businesses. Overall, more than 200 people came in support of the Read More…
Darryl’s Corner Bar & Kitchen (DCBK) is calling artistic personalities of all genres to the stage for The Artist Collective Experience (A.C.E.), an open mic for an eclectic canvas of artistry. Beginning Tuesday, June 6th, A.C.E will be held on the first Tuesday of each month from 7pm-11pm. Hosts Nero Tindal and Jennifer Jones of Read More…
On Saturday, June 17th from 11am to 4pm, Boston Public Market vendor and local seafood supplier, Red’s Best, will celebrate the start of the summer season with a casual Lobster Fest & Block Party on the Market’s outdoor plaza space parallel to the Rose Kennedy Greenway. The daytime event, which will take place during the weekend of the Tall Ships’ Read More…
At the May 11th North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association meeting, East Boston resident Lydia Edwards, running for District 1 City Council, introduced herself and her platform to NEWRA members. Edwards is currently the Deputy Director for Housing Stability. Her page on The City of Boston’s website says, “As a Deputy Director within the Department of Read More…
News from the Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy: Ride a 220’ Zipline on The Greenway This Season! This summer, North End / Waterfront families and visitors can #RideTheZ over the Greenway on a zipline at Parcel 12 (P12), the space between the Armenian Heritage Park and the North End Parks. Public art, tetherball courts, and Adirondack chairs will also be part of P12’s Read More…
Boston Community Collaborative is thrilled to congratulate its lead dance and drama instructor for being featured in recent and upcoming events in the Boston Theatre Scene. Ms. Ingrid’s already impressive resume continues to grow. We are lucky that she shares her talents with our students and families in the North End. On May 7th, Ingrid Read More…
Things to know for Tuesday! Notable headlines: North End roadwork sends business south Just as the summer tourism season approaches, the North End finds itself surrounded with construction projects that encompass sewer line replacements and cycle tracks. Businesses in the area are noticing a steady decline in patrons as neighbors deal with clutter and noise, read in full at the Boston Read More…