At its annual meeting on October 9th, the Friends of the North End Branch Library elected the following officers to serve for the next 12 months. President- Donna Wells Vice-President- Jean Casale Treasurer- Sean Brennan Secretary- Jim Salini The Friends would also like to thank Robin Ardito (former President) and Paula Luccio (former Vice-President) for Read More…
Street Corner Society is an iconic study published by William Foote Whyte in 1943. I read and researched this book 46 years ago in college and recently revisited it with the North End’s Dr. James Pasto of Boston’s University. I continue to be puzzled at his use of “gangs and slum” as major notation of Read More…
The 107th Fisherman’s Feast kicked off on Thursday night continuing the tradition of the North End’s oldest running Italian festival. The festival honors Madonna Del Soccorso Di Sciacca and opening night features the Blessing of the Fishing Waters. Starting with ceremonies at the Fisherman’s Club and feast chapel at North & Lewis Streets, the statue of Read More…
