End of summer fireworks returned to Boston Harbor on the Thursday before Labor Day weekend. Organized by Boston Harbor Now, the two barges off the Seaport illuminated the downtown waterfront and could be seen from the North End to East Boston. Watch the whole show, in just 3 minutes in the video below. Plus, the Read More…
With the devastating Hurricane Harvey raging through Houston, Texas this past week, Boston has stepped up to help those in need. All throughout the city, there donation bins are located at: Boston City Hall (3rd Floor lobby and 5th Floor Mayor’s Office Lobby, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.) 1010 Massachusetts Avenue (5th Floor, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.) Read More…
Longtime neighborhood resident, Greg Thomajan and owner of Zareh in Boston, is retiring after 58 years. His men’s clothing store in Post Office Square was founded by his father and has been in operation since 1933. Greg reflected on his move in an interview with MR. “Our business has never been better and my health is great. Read More…
PARICIPATE IN LIBRARY SURVEY By Eva Badway, FONEL The Friends of the North End Branch Library want to hear from our community. We are conducting a survey during the month of September to learn more about the needs of the patrons of the North End Branch of the Boston Public Library. Our organization aims to Read More…
This Fall, the Boston Public Works Department will begin work on the renovation of North Square. The purpose of the project is largely restoration with improvements in access for people to enjoy the square. The reconstruction aims to incorporate public feedback collected from several local meetings. The design will repair and retain the existing cobblestones Read More…
Welcome to a new weekly update that highlights some of the cases appearing on 311 in the North End/Waterfront neighborhoods. All 311 cases are public information and can be found at 311.boston.gov. Homelessness at 24 Unity Street “4 homeless people sleeping in Paul Revere Mall/Prado.” The original 311 post can be found here. This case was submitted Read More…
Boston City Council candidate Lydia Edwards continues to build a grassroots organization following endorsements from the Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Massachusetts, the MBTA’s Office & Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU 453), and the SEIU Massachusetts State Council, which alone represents 92,000 members in the Commonwealth. They join Lydia’s growing list of supporters, which includes Read More…
Stephen Passacantilli, candidate for Boston City Council – District 1, has announced that he will hire a neighborhood liaison for each community in the district if elected to the City Council. Passacantilli is a North End civic leader, Boston Public Schools parent, and former staffer to City Councilor Sal LaMattina. Passacantilli said, “As former constituent services director Read More…
Saint Anthony marching his way all day this past Sunday in the North End for the “10 hour” grand procession. VIVA SAN ANTONIO VIVA SANTA LUCIA! “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 Read More…
Join us for fourth annual Sunday Afternoon for Families & Friends! Armenian Heritage Park on The Greenway, Boston Sunday, September 17, 2017 2:00-4:00 pm Cindy Fitzgibbon, WCVB-TV5 is emcee Dance to the Greg Krikorian All-Star Ensemble Face Painting: For Kids By Kids At 2:30pm Meet / Greet Wally the Green Monster and Tessie, his little sister (Bring your camera with Read More…
Things to know for Thursday! Events for Thursday, August 31st 5:30pm Boston Workplace Fitness. Cresa Boston would like to bring together employees in nearby offices to The Greenway to participate in a fitness program promoting wellness in the workplace. Located at Milk Street & Atlantic Avenue, more information. 8:15pm Fireworks over Boston Harbor with Dueling Barges. End of Summer Fireworks with Read More…
The 98th St. Anthony’s Feast featured a 10-hour Grand Procession on Sunday bringing the statue of San Antonio to nearly every street in Boston’s North End. We showed you the beginning in an earlier post, and here is that last part of the procession through the neighborhood. Society members take turns carrying the saint and collecting ribbon donations. As Read More…