Focusing on the Boston and state-wide opioid-related overdose and death epidemic and the 400% increase in deaths from 2000-2015, Margaret Farmer, Candidate for Boston City Council, has called for creating a Boston version of the Angel program, pioneered and already successful in Gloucester, where an individual can walk into a police station and ask for Read More…
On Saturday, the 16th, the Friends of the North End celebrated its 45th annual reunion. 166 boyhood friends from Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Maryland and California assembled at the Sons of Italy Hall in Winchester to relive growing up in their cherished neighborhood. As has been their custom since the Read More…
Forced detour from the cycle-track yesterday in front of Lincoln Wharf. Just another example of why we need loading zones, not tour bus parking, along Commercial Street. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Submit your interesting photos using our Submit a Post form or tag @northend.waterfront on Instagram. Please include a caption or Read More…
Puopolo Park was filled with many players for this year’s North End Athletic Association (NEAA) second soccer program. Over 150 coaches, parents, players and volunteers were at the park for the 2017 opening day activities. It appears the soccer program gets bigger and better each year. Photos by Phil Orlandella.
At its September 2017 meeting, North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted to its extend term limits from two to four years for officers other than President, a compromise from the original proposal of removing them entirely. NEWRA’s Presidential term will still be limited to two years. The By-Laws amendment comes a month before the NEWRA Read More…
Everything you need to know for Tuesday! Events for Tuesday, September 19th: 7:30pm: RUFF Monthly Meeting at Nazzaro Center. Planning for the opening of the park and discussing outreach and volunteer opportunities. Read more RUFF news here. Gloomy Weather Continues: https://www.instagram.com/p/BZMsG9TnPcW/?tagged=northendboston Notable News Found Elsewhere: ‘I thought it was Yellowstone Park’: Powerful geyser forms on Boston Read More…
Nicholas Ryan Shea, current West End resident, former North End resident and lifelong Nazzaro Center, has enlisted in the Army and is currently in Ft. Jackson SC undergoing his 10 week basic combat training stint. Nicholas, a graduate of the Eliot and East Boston High, has qualified to train as a Blackhawk helicopter mechanic and Read More…
For the past three weeks everyone has been busy. Neighborhood organizations are throwing welcome-back parties and holding meetings, confident that people are back in town. Kids gather again at bus stops. They carry backpacks and sports equipment, looking determined and full of anticipation for what their school day holds. The BPL has begun homework-helping sessions. Read More…
From the campaign office of District 1 City Council candidate, Lydia Edwards: Lydia Edwards, candidate for Boston City Council, released a comprehensive development and housing policy platform today outlining her plan to mitigate over development, protect the character of our neighborhoods, and ensure that city government fights to keep middle class families in Boston. “Our Read More…
The center of Hurricane Jose is forecast to pass east and offshore of the Eastern U.S. coast, including Boston, late Tuesday and Wednesday. Tropical storm warnings have been issued for the Massachusetts South Shore, Cape Cod and islands. Any increase in size or westward adjustments could bring tropical storm conditions further inland. Ocean swells and Read More…
Assunta “Sue” (Benincasa) Termine, age 93, of Boston’s North End, passed away on September 16, 2017. She was the beloved wife of the late Marco Termine; Loving mother of Charles Termine of Reading, Mark Termine of Boston, Edward Termine of Boston, and Linda Orsini and her husband Raymond of Amesbury; Loving grandmother of Erika Love, Read More…
North End Against Drugs (NEAD) will host its annual Back to School Dance Party. The event will be on Friday, September 29 from 6:30pm to 9pm outdoors in the Polcari Playground at Nazzaro Center. There will be pizza, soft drinks, raffles and music by DJ Justin.The event is free and open to all North End resident children and students of local schools. Read More…