Commentaries

Downtown View: Imponderables

News articles extoll Massachusetts’ wealth. From the Boston Globe on June 28: “The Massachusetts miracle: rich and thriving.” In January, “A Waterfront that’s rapidly transforming,” which reports that $1.5 billion of construction was taking place with $850 million about to begin. These new properties mean exploding tax revenue for Boston and higher revenue for Massachusetts Read More…

Announcements Kids & Families

North End Against Drugs Seeks Support for Family Fun Festival

For the 28th consecutive year, North End Against Drugs will be providing a bunch of events free of charge to all North End Families, Teenagers, Single Adults and Senior Citizens during the summer. What started out as North End Family Pride Day 28 years ago has now transcended into a week’s worth of events called Read More…

Food & Drink People

North End Family to Compete July 12th on Gordon Ramsay’s “The F-Word” Cooking Show

A local family, with North End roots, thinks they have what it takes to bring home the bacon this week on The F-Word, a LIVE family food variety show hosted by celebrity chef, Gordon Ramsay. The “Italian Stallions” family team include brothers Louis and Dom Strazzullo, along with cousins Kenny Palazzollo and Matt Cronin. You Read More…

Announcements Community Real Estate

CL Properties Announces New Office

After 7 successful years at Lewis Wharf, Carmela Laurella and her team at CL Properties, have relocated their headquarters to Union Wharf. The new office at 112 Union Wharf has been flawlessly redesigned with a contemporary model, while sustaining the classic history and charm of the property.  The firm continues to broker residential and commercial transactions Read More…

Meetings Police & Fire

Assaults, Stolen Scooters, Three Arrests Reported at North End Public Safety Meeting

Boston Police District A-1 provided an update on recent neighborhood crime incidents, summarized below, at the July 2017 North End Public Safety Meeting. Aggravated Assaults (2) -6/3 @ Stillman St. @ 12.53pm: Male and female victims reported that they got into an argument with the male operator of a gold VW Passat on Salem St. that led Read More…

Daily Briefs

Monday’s Brief: NEWNC Meeting, Airbnb Tax Dropped, D1 Candidates, Weekend Pics!

Things to know for Monday: Events for Monday, July 10th 6:30pm MSL Pilates Bootcamp on the Greenway (Hanover & Cross Streets) 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! More information. 7:00pm NEWNC Monthly Meeting – Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet St. There Read More…

Commentaries Community Featured

AN ILLEGAL DECK: No Peace at the Peace Garden

(An illegal deck, installed a few feet above the statues and flowers of the Peace Garden at Saint Leonard Church on Hanover Street, has eradicated the serenity of a sanctuary cherished by North Enders and visitors from around the world.) If asked to identify a special place in the neighborhood where one can momentarily escape Read More…

Event Notices

North End Movie Nights Return on Summer Wednesdays

Boston Community Collaborative is THRILLED to present 2017 NORTH END MOVIE NIGHTS!!! The fun begins on July 12th and runs through August 30th at the Gassy (Prince Street Park). Pizza at 7pm and movie at dark. Free, all are welcome! Here is the movie schedule: 7/12 Moana 7/19 Trolls 7/26 Home Alone — Christmas in Read More…

Photos & Videos

Neighborhood Photo: Sunset over the North End

Glorious sunset over the North End, by Dr. Joseph Mendola. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Submit your best photos using our Submit a Post form or tag @northend.waterfront on Instagram. Please include a caption or story telling us about your photo. See past neighborhood photo posts.