Announcements People

Obituary: Mildred M. Selvitella, Former North End Resident

Jul 11, 1940 – Jun 19, 2017 (Age 76) SELVITELLA, Mildred “Millie” (Maffei) Died on Monday, June 19, 2017, at age 76 in Cambridge. She had been having health problems for several years but usually recovered. She was the daughter of the late Ermelinda and Alfred Maffei of Boston, and loving wife of the late Read More…

Announcements

Friday Film and Discussion Group: Musicals!

Enjoy musicals old and new followed by discussion (and coffee and cookies!). Feel free to bring your lunch. July 14, 2017 @ 1:00 – 3:30 p.m….Singin’ in the Rain (1952/103 mins) July 28, 2017 @ 1:00 – 3:30 p.m….La La Land (2017/127 mins) Where: North End Branch Library / 25 Parmenter Street  

Daily Briefs

Weekend Guide: Cunard Tavern Opening, Poutine Problems, Departing Sunset, NEMPAC Opera

Things to know for the Weekend Events for Friday, June 23rd 6:00pm Celebration of Summer IV: Donna Summer Roller Disco Party. Celebration of Summer IV: Donna Summer Roller Disco Party Roller skate disco returns to City Hall Plaza for the 4th annual tribute to Boston-born disco legend Donna Summer. More information. 7:30pm NEMPAC Opera Project Presents: Beethoven’s Fidelio. Fidelio Read More…

Featured Government

Stephen Passacantilli and Michael Kelley Endorsed by Ward 3 Democratic Committee

On Wednesday, June 21, 2017, The Ward 3 Democratic Committee held Candidates Night for Boston City Council at the Nazzaro Center. The Committee voted to endorse Stephen Passacantilli for District 1 City Councilor with a vote of 22 to 1. The Committee also endorsed Michael Kelley for District 2 City Councilor with a vote of Read More…

Kids & Families People

North End Student Honored as 2017 Red Sox Scholar

The Red Sox Scholars Program presented by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center honored North End student Ana Heredia as one of this year’s Red Sox Scholars in a special ceremony preceding the Red Sox-Tigers game on Sunday, June 11. Ana is a seventh grader at John Eliot School K-8 where she has maintained a high Read More…

Daily Briefs

Thursday’s Guide: Goodbye Tall Ships, Nick Varano’s Story, Greenway Lighting, NEMPAC’s Beethoven’s Fidelio

Things to know for Thursday! Events for Thursday, June 22nd: Tall Ships in Boston leave today The tall ships will leave Boston Harbor around 8am on Thursday morning, although without sails and not in a parade formation. See our coverage of the five day visit and go to SAIL BOSTON for more information. 10:45am Mah Johgg at North End Library. Friends of the Read More…

Community Real Estate

Sumner Tunnel Admin Building to See Competing Bids by North End Music and Performing Arts Center and the North Bennet Street School

Miguel Gomez-Ibanez, President of North Bennet Street School, and Dianne Royle, President of the North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC), presented at the June 2017 North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) meeting regarding potential competing bids to acquire the Sumner Tunnel Administration Building at 128 North Street.  The Sumner Tunnel Administration Building, owned by Read More…

Sports

Friends of the North End Enjoy Bocce Banquet

Friends Of The North End held their Spring / Summer Bocce banquet on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. This event was held at the Flaming Grill Buffet Restaurant in Revere, MA and attended by all FONE bocce players and guests. Members of the winning Team #6 were given Championship Certificates and gifts for excellence in Bocce. Read More…

Community Event Notices Featured

Top North End Summer Events!

As the summer season heats up, consider adding these notable North End activities to your to-do list! You can always find all neighborhood events on our community calendar. Donna Summer Roller Disco Party Boston’s 4th annual roller disco party to celebrate Boston-born disco-legend Donna Summer will take place Friday, June 23rd, 6pm – 10pm at Read More…

Daily Briefs

Wednesday’s Brief: Ward 3 Candidates Night, Mobster’s Life, Parking Reputation, Fitness Bootcamp!

Things to know for Wednesday Events for Wednesday, June 21st Tall Ships in Boston through June 22nd. This event is comprised of over 50 majestic ships from around the world. The parade kicked off five days of nautical festivities including re-enactments, musical performances, ceremonies and daily free public boarding of the ships. Visit SAIL BOSTON for more information. 5:00pm Tea & Read More…

Featured Schools

Eliot School Breaks Ground for Two-Year Renovation of Commercial Street Building

City and Boston Public School officials held a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday to kick off the $20 million renovation of the John Eliot K-8 Innovation Upper School building at 585 Commercial Street in Boston’s North End. Boston acquired the three-story building in 2013 to accommodate the expansion of the Eliot School, whose population has grown Read More…