Arts & Culture Kids & Families

Nazzaro Center Presents the Play “Clue”

Nazzaro Center Presents “Clue” Wednesday May 24, 2017 6:00 pm Improv Asylum (216 Hanover Street) Tickets are FREE Six guests attend a dinner party, hosted by a butler and a maid, each guest using a colourful pseudonym.They are all connected in some secret, humiliating manner. They are all also being blackmailed. When the blackmailer arrives, Read More…

Daily Briefs

Weekend Briefing: Aquarium/Tower Negotiations, NEWNC Election, Greenway Zip Line, 2nd Cornhole Classic!

Your guide to the weekend! Events for Friday, May 19th: 6:00pm NEAD Scholarship Awards at Nazzaro Center North End Against Drugs will announce recipients for its 2017 scholarship awards. Funded by the Michelina & Raymond Costa Scholarship / Educational Fund and generous sponsors. Cash scholarships will be awarded to private school students and Staples gift Read More…

Featured Government

Eastie’s Margaret Farmer Enters District 1 City Council Race as Third Candidate

East Boston resident, Margaret Farmer, has announced she is entering the race for District 1 City Council to fill the seat being vacated by Sal LaMattina.  Farmer has recently served as President of the Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association for five of her fifteen years living in Boston. In a statement, Farmer said: “I am proud to Read More…

Arts & Culture Featured

Enthusiastic Crowd for Talk by Historian Stephen Puleo

Stephen Puleo, noted historian and best selling author of books dear to the hearts of North Enders, like Dark Tide, the Great Flood of 1919 and The Boston Italians gave a talk the other day sponsored by the Friends of the North End Library. Steve’s talk about his latest book, American Treasures, is the story of the creation Read More…

Community

Mother’s Day Celebration at ABCD North End / West End Neighborhood Service Center

The ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) held its Mother’s Day party on Friday, May 12th. Over 40 mothers and their spouses and friends turned out for a home-cooked meal of salad, chicken cordon bleu,  pasta, and fruit tarts, all lovingly prepared by Head Cook Franco Palopoli and served by NE/WE NSC Read More…

Arts & Culture Event Notices

Rundown of Seasonal Events Coming to the Greenway

News from the Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy: Over 400 *FREE* Events Expected on The Greenway for 2017 In the North End / Waterfront area, look for the Greenway Open Market to return, free fitness activities, labyrinth walks at the Armenian Heritage Park, and free Friday carousel rides. In September, the Greenway will again host the Carnival of Read More…

Kids & Families Sports

Boston Community Collaborative Coordinates On Court Experience for Kids at Celtics/Cavs Game 1

Boston Community Collaborative coordinated an amazing on court opportunity for kids at Wednesday night’s Celtics playoff game 1 vs the Cleveland Cavaliers.  30 lucky kids got to experience the Celtic’s “HIGH FIVE TUNNEL” during half time.  The “HIGH FIVE TUNNEL” is when the kids form 2 lines and high five many of the players from Read More…

Daily Briefs

Thursday’s Brief: NBSS Reception, Seussical Kids, USS Constitution Vandalized

What you should know for Thursday! Events for Thursday, May 18th: 4:00pm Tour of the Towns NEMPAC Instrument Petting Zoo – Charlestown Public Library. 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. Located at 179 Read More…

Featured Transportation

Five Policy Briefings to Suggest Boston Transportation Improvements

The Boston City Council Committee on Parks, Recreation and Transportation released a report last week to summarize their findings from a series of policy briefings about city transportation. The goal of this series, assigned to the Committee by City Council President Michelle Wu, was to convene transportation policy experts, community advocates, and interested parties to discuss Read More…

Business Community Featured

K.O. North End Receives Support From Residents Association

Last week’s North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) meeting provided another chance for Melina DiPaola to gain support for the K.O. North End fitness center. The proposed fitness center will occupy one of the three spaces at 89 Salem Street where True Value Hardware was located. Not only has K.O. North End gained support Read More…

Announcements

LOCAL SPORTS AGENT AND AUTHOR OF “NO BACKING DOWN” HOSTS BOOK SIGNING

BOSTON – May 19, 2017 – Sean Stellato, local Sports Agent and Author of “No Backing Down” will host a Book Signing at I Am Books in Boston’s North End. WHO:              Sean Stellato, Sports Agent and Author. WHERE:         I Am Books 189 North Street Boston, MA 02113   WHEN:            Friday, May 19, 2017 6:00  – Read More…