On Saturday, September 16th, the Friends of the North End will hold its 45th annual reunion at the Sons of Italy Hall 117 Swanton Street in Winchester. The reunion will start at 5 pm and dinner will be catered by Spinelli’s of East Boston. It is a great opportunity for boyhood friends to gather and reminisce about a Read More…
Month: August 2017
Marquis Health Sponsors Fisherman’s Feast as Part of Neighborhood Efforts
The new operator of the North End Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center has yet to officially take over the facility at 70 Fulton Street, but is already reaching out to local groups, including the Fisherman’s Club that organizes the annual feast in honor of Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca. Marquis officials said they are in Read More…
Boston Harbor Dredging Underway
The $310 million dredging project is underway near where Mystic River & Chelsea Creek enter Boston Harbor. There is much interest in what history may surface as described in this 2014 Globe article. When completed this project will enable the new, larger Panamax-sized ships to use Boston Harbor.
Monday’s Briefing: St. Anthony’s Pays Homage, Festa Italiana, Road Milling Beings!
Things to know for Monday Events for Monday, August 28th Marshall Music Scholarship Applications Due to NEMPAC. The Geraldine Marshall Scholarship Fund enters its second year of awarding two North End children, under the age of 18, with a full-year scholarship for music lessons or to participate in one of NEMPAC’s artistic programs. The application is available here, award Read More…
Sixty Eight Arrested in North End Over Last Two Summer Feast Weekends
Another seven arrests in the North End on Saturday night by Boston Police bring the total to sixty-eight arrested over the last two summer feast weekends. Similar to the previous night, those charged were largely suburban teenagers cited for public underage drinking, disorderly conduct and trespassing, according to officials. “Young people from outside the city Read More…
Fifteen Youths Arrested Friday Night in North End for Drugs, Public Drinking and Trespassing
Fifteen arrests were made by Boston Police on Friday night in Boston’s North End, according to District A-1 Police Captain Kenneth Fong. The arrests continue the crackdown efforts by police on disruptive youth activity on summer feast weekends. Charges were related to drug use, underage public drinking and trespassing. Those arrested were 16-20 years old, Read More…
The Weekender: Rachel Revere Park, Arrested Youths Sentenced, Where’s the 311, Joi of Summer & Dueling Fireworks!
Last week on NorthEndWaterfront.com, the top posts featured neighborhood construction projects, local awards and events, a new weekly post, and more! Read on below to see the most popular articles from this past week. Rachel Revere Park Completed as North Square Construction Begins The renovation of Rachel Revere Park in North Square is essentially complete Read More…
Governor Charlie Baker Joins Opening of St. Anthony’s Feast [Photos]
Opening ceremonies at the 2017 St. Anthony’s Feast are a spectacle for thousands of devotees of the patron saint. Joining the ceremony this year was Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker who welcomed the crowd on Endicott Street. Always on the last weekend in August, the gold-adorned statue of San Antonio emerged to the faithful under the glory of confetti Read More…
Police Blotter: Warrant Arrest, Pickpocket, Vandalism, Public Drinking
These are the latest notable incidents on the Boston Police District A-1 Journal Log relating to the North End / Waterfront area. Warrant Arrest 08/23/17 11:31am Male suspect arrested on Salem St. for an outstanding default warrant out of Boston District Court. Liquor Underage / Drinking in Public / Disturbances Police officers Read More…
Obituary: Damian Perez of Boston’s North End
DAMIAN PEREZ of the North End, August 21, 2017. Cherished son of Richard and Jacqueline Perez, late husband of loving wife Charlotte Perez, devoted father of Jacqueline, Richard and Maria, beloved brother of Vincent Perez, wife Susan and niece Emma as well as an immense amount of family members, friends and individuals who were deeply Read More…
Boston Arts Festival Returns to Columbus Park on Sept. 9-10
Boston’s vibrant Arts Community is back for the 15th Annual Boston Arts Festival! On Saturday, September 9, and Sunday September 10, 50 local artists and 16 bands will be supported and celebrated in a colorful showcase of painting, jewelry, photography, glass making, wood working and more. Music genres include rock, pop, folk and indie, with Read More…
North End “Girl Friends” 2017 Reunion Set for September 30th
The 2017 North End “Girl” Friends Reunion will be held at Fillipo’s Ristorante, 283 Causeway Street, North End on Saturday, September 30 at 6:30 PM. Tickets are $55 per person, cash bar, parking adjacent to the eatery. Tables of 10 must be reserved. Deadline for purchasing tickets is September 13 made payable to Francine Capodilupo Read More…