Everything you need to know for Monday! Events for Monday, September 18th: 5:30pm: Puppies and Politics with Lydia Edwards, City Council Candidate at Richmond Street Dog Run. Lydia Edwards is hosting a series of “Puppies and Politics” meet and greets in each neighborhood for local dog owners with all proceeds raised given to local animal shelters. Dog Read More…
North End Family Pride Day brought out hundreds to Langone Park for a day of music, bocce and fun kids programs. The annual barbecue was organized by North End Against Drugs (NEAD) with activities including: petting zoo, balloon art, arts and crafts, art contest, kids talent show, baseball tournament, musical entertainment and information tables from Museum Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) held their monthly meeting on September 14, 2017. Follow the video with this timeline summary of community reports. President’s Report – Mary McGee (00:00 in video) Agenda change – Marquis Health, the new operator of the Fulton Street Nursing and Rehab facility, will present to NEWRA at the Read More…
Notable incidents from the Boston Police District A-1 Police Blotter in the North End / Waterfront area: Robbery 09/08/17 3:00 pm Male suspect passed a note demanding US currency from the register displayed a knife in his right hand. Victim (clerk) of Commercial St. liquor store handed over the money and suspect fled up North Read More…
Stephen Passacantilli, a North End civic leader, Boston Public Schools parent, and former staffer to City Councilor Sal LaMattina has earned the endorsements of prominent local organizations, including the Charlestown-based Bricklayers & Allied Craftsmen Local 3, East Boston’s Ward 1 Democratic Committee, and AFSCME Council 93. Earlier this summer, Passacantilli was endorsed by other local labor unions Read More…
City transportation officials have reinstated tour bus parking on Commercial Street in front of the Steriti Skating Rink through December 1st. The change was made to accommodate the seasonal crush of tours that arrive in Boston and New England for the Autumn leaf peeking season. To avoid a ticket, residents should be aware of the Read More…
This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com included federal funding topics, Boston politics, local events and more! Read on below to see the most popular articles from this past week. Federal Funding Awarded for North Washington Bridge Replacement The Massachusetts Department of Transportation has received federal funding for the replacement of the North Washington Street Bridge, Read More…
Celebrate Constitution Day with Old North Sunday, September 17 from 2 – 4 pm with family-friendly activities including postcard stamping, quill writing and typesetting demonstrations! **Please note changes to event from earlier posting** Master craftsmanship means producing only the best. Due to complications with materials needed, the Boston version of the Federal Convention (U.S. Constitution) Read More…
On Tuesday night, candidates hoping to represent Boston’s harbor neighborhoods sat down to discuss issues concerning both Districts 1 and 2 as well as Greater Boston. All candidates from both districts appeared, with Lydia Edwards, Margaret Farmer, and Stephen Passacantilli representing District 1; and from District 2, Corey Dinopoulos, Ed Flynn, Joe Kebartas, Mike Kelley, Read More…
Photo of the Boston Opera Guy, performing in the Prado, offering great opera arias and well-loved classic Italian songs. (Photo by Bob Skole.) “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 Read More…
Join us for Sunday Afternoon at the Park for Families & Friends! at Armenian Heritage Park on The Greenway on Sunday, September 17 from 2:00 pm -4:00 pm Cindy Fitzgibbon, WCVB-TV5 is emcee. Dance to the Greg Krikorian All-Star Ensemble Festivities include Face Painting: For Kids By Kids. At 2:30pm Meet/Greet Wally the Green Monster & Tessie, Read More…
Things to know for Friday! Events for Friday, September 15th: 1:00pm Film “Mystery Street” at North End Library, 25 Parmenter St. Join us for old-school films set in Boston, and stay for discussion and treats! …Mystery Street (1950, 1 hour, 33 min) ~ A small town policeman is assisted by a Harvard professor when the skeletal remains of a pregnant prostitute Read More…