Imagine Boston 2030: Lifting Everyone Up By Mayor Martin J. Walsh “We will listen. We will learn. We will lead.” That is a promise that I made to Bostonians after being sworn in as the 54th Mayor of the City of Boston. Now, almost four years later, we have put forth Boston’s first citywide plan Read More…
Month: July 2017
Underage Drinking, Loitering, and Littering in Christopher Columbus Park
Last Friday night at 11 PM, Councilwoman Ashley McCarthy, sent me photos of teenagers openly drinking in Christopher Columbus Park. They also left their crushed cans of beer on the ground just feet from trash and recycling containers, adding insult to injury. When Ashley started snapping photos of the teenagers, they scowered away. There’s no way Read More…
Passacantilli Holds Campaign Office Grand Opening in North End
Stephen Passacantilli, District 1 City Council Candidate and lifelong North End resident, held a grand opening last weekend for his North End campaign headquarters. The event was attended by dozens of North End and Waterfront residents. Passacantilli’s North End headquarters is located at 22 Fleet Street. “It is so important to have elected officials who Read More…
Fenway Photo: North End Athletic Assoc. Hosts Families at Red Sox Game
The North End Athletic Association (NEAA) sent 50 members to the Red Sox Game vs the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night July 18. The Red Sox eventually won the game in 15 innings. Longtime volunteer organizer, John “JR” Romano, is seen here watching over the 50 players and families at the North End Athletic Association (NEAA) Read More…
Tuesday’s Brief: Gov’t Center Condo Increase, NBSS Labor Focused, BookBike
What you should know for Tuesday Events for Tuesday, July 25th: 11:00am ReadBoston’s Book Bike. The BookBike is an innovative addition to ReadBoston’s Storymobile program. The BookBike brings literacy activities and new books to children in an environmentally-friendly way. Located at Hanover Street & Cross Streets, more information. 7:00pm NEWRA Zoning, Licensing & Construction Meeting (Mariner’s House) has been cancelled Read More…
Downtown View: North Country Life Cycle
I spend several days every summer in the North Country. The weather is always typical for New England, both warm and cold, dry and humid, sunny and rainy—all the contrasts that summer brings in our region. Plenty of rain this year has ensured that the color green is pretty much overwhelming. The rain seems to Read More…
Bead-dazzled! A Beginner Beading Class for Adults
Learn to create a beautiful beaded bracelet that you can wear or gift! Please call the library at 617-227-8135 to reserve a spot. When: Fridays, August 4 – 25, 2017 @ 2:00-3:00 p.m. Where: North End Branch Library / 25 Parmenter Street
North End Police Blotter: Charter Street Break-in and Missing Watch
The latest notable incidents from the Boston Police District A-1 journal log include: Larceny in Building 07/16 – 07/17/17 1:00am -7:00am Victim reports he had a small party in his Unity St. residence and the following morning he realized his Breitling (Colt) watch was missing. Residential Breaking & Entering 07/08/17 7:00am Male suspect arrested on Read More…
Neighborhood Photo: Italian Soccer Comes to Trattoria il Panino
The North End was all abuzz yesterday with the arrival of some of the members of the AS Roma Soccer Team who were touring the North End and then sat at Trattoria il Panino with ESPN for an interview where fans cheered them on from both inside and out. Above, Trattoria il Panino owners Frank Read More…
Monday’s Guide: Top Seafood, 1901 Commercial Street, Paolo Maldini Visits!
Things to know for Monday Events for Monday, July 24th: 6:30pm MSL Pilates Bootcamp. Trainer Ali Baldassare leads you through her signature Pilates Fusion Bootcamp class while a live DJ spins the hottest beats to create a unique and motivating environment! Located at Hanover Street & Cross Streets. Commercial Street, circa 1901: Under the Elevated on Commercial Street #onthisday Read More…
Life on the Corner: Weddings and Wise Guys
The two most important events in the lives of early Italian immigrants were weddings and wakes. These were occasions for families and friends to gather, celebrate a happy occasion, console one another over a loss, share gossip and introduce young people to others from the same paese in the hope of engendering a wedding, a Read More…
North End Movie Nights Off to a Great Summer
Boston Community Collaborative is thrilled that it’s North End Movie Nights are off to a fabulous start! Movies are shown on the white part of the Italian Flag on the wall of Prince Street Park/Defilippo Playground/The Gassy. Activities start at about 6, Regina Pizza comes at 7 and movies are shown at “dark o’clock’. This Read More…












