Community

The Weekender: Tall Ships, Ben Cotto Pizzeria, Digital Parking Signs, Italian Grocery Stores, City Council Candidates, & Saint Anthony of Padua

The North End / Waterfront is all a-buzz this week with the imminent arrival of the tall ships! Read about Sail Boston and more in the most popular posts of the week below. The Tall Ships Are Coming! Here’s Everything You Need to Know The highly anticipated Sail Boston 2017 Tall Ship extravaganza is finally Read More…

Government

Passacantilli Kicks Off City Council Campaign; Receives Endorsement of Rep. Michlewitz

“Coming together” was the theme at the official North End campaign kickoff for Stephen Passacantilli, candidate for Boston City Council District 1. Supporters filled the Filippo’s function hall on Thursday night in Boston’s North End for the home grown candidate. Introduced and officially endorsed by State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, Passacantilli spoke about his strong family Read More…

Daily Briefs

Friday’s Guide: Tall Ships Sail Boston, Mirabella Pool Opens This Weekend, Greenway Business Support

Things to know for Friday Events for Friday, June 16th [Mirabella Pool Opens] 12:30pm ABCD Center Father’s Day Luncheon at 1 Michelango St. Join ABCD Center for a Father’s Day celebration. Please call in advance to reserve seating (617) 523-8125. 6:00pm Spectacle on Spectacle – Boston Harbor Now Gala Event on Spectacle Island.  A private fireworks display. Sunset over Boston from Read More…

Announcements

HordoN HEALTH Free Mommy/Daddy Workout

Hi North End/Waterfront, We are offering a free weekly workout for North End/Waterfront Mothers and Fathers every Saturday at Noon and 1:00PM. (Timing may change week to week. To confirm, please call us at 617-367-0035). Everybody who attends receives a complimentary coupon for 20% Off at Koukla Salon and a $25 Gift Card to Injeanius! That Read More…

Arts & Culture Event Notices Featured

The Tall Ships Are Coming! Here’s Everything You Need to Know

The highly anticipated arrival of the Tall Ships to Boston harbor is finally upon us! This exciting event comprised of over 50 majestic ships from around the world will commence this Saturday, June 17, with the Grand Parade of Sail. The parade kicks off five days of nautical festivities including re-enactments, musical performances, ceremonies and daily Read More…

Community Featured

Reports from the June 2017 Neighborhood Council Meeting [Video]

Several members from local elected officials’ offices, along with the Council’s president, provided updates at the Neighborhood Council meeting on June 12th, 2017. Use the timeline to jump to specific areas of interest in the video. (00:00) John Pregmon – Neighborhood Council President Pregmon welcomed new members to the Neighborhood Council: Tina Natale, Tania Green, Read More…

Arts & Culture Kids & Families

TWISTED TALES – Kids Drama Production by Boston Community Collaborative

            Congratulations to the Boston Community Collaborative’s students who recently performed, “Twisted Tales”. The show included BCC students from our weekly dance and drama classes at the St John School afterschool program, and at the Improv Asylum’s exciting studio space. This show was based on classic fairy tales from unique Read More…

Photos & Videos

Neighborhood Photo: Prince Building Decked Out for Tall Ships

Red, white and blue banners deck the balconies of the historic Prince Building, 63 Atlantic Avenue as the North End waterfront welcomes the Tall Ships regatta to the City of Boston. The banners will stay up through Harborfest and July 4th. Photo by Michael Malm. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Submit your Read More…

Daily Briefs

Thursday’s Guide: Construction Update Meeting, Harvard Presidents, Hot or Cold Lobster Roll?

More Things to know for Thursday Articles of interest: Local Chefs Weigh in on the Great Lobster Roll Debate: Hot vs. Cold A New England and Boston staple, the famous lobster roll consists of a toasted and buttered roll filled with lobster. Do you prefer hot with melted butter or cold with mayonnaise? Daniel Krug, executive chef at Neptune Read More…

Business Featured Food & Drink

Ben Cotto Pizzeria Opens at Hanover and Fleet Streets in Boston’s North End

Ben Cotto opened this week at 361 Hanover Street on the corner of Fleet Street, bringing pizza and Italian cafe entrees to the location formerly occupied by Circle Pizza for nearly 50 years. Translating to “Well Done,” the pizzeria has a wood-fired brick oven, about 40 seats and a dining counter. Both North End / Waterfront neighborhood Read More…

Featured Government

Stephen Passacantilli for District 1 City Council Speaks at Residents’ Association [Video]

Stephen Passacantilli, running for District 1 City Council, spoke on June 8th, 2017 to the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) to present his platform for City Council to the members. Passacantilli is running against Lydia Edwards and Margaret Farmer. As a life long North Ender, Passacantilli wanted to make it clear that he Read More…