Boston, MA – October 25, 2017 – Massachusetts College of Art and Design’s (MassArt) Bakalar & Paine Galleries announce its winter 2018 exhibitions, Robert Baines: Living Treasure and Fabulous Follies and Legacy of the Cool: A Tribute to Barkley L. Hendricks, on view January 17 – March 3, 2018. Both exhibitions are free and open Read More…
The leaves are falling and temperatures are, well, sort of dropping, which means Halloween will soon be upon us! October 31 will be here in just one week – what will you be doing to celebrate? The North End / Waterfront neighborhood has plenty of Halloween events to get you into the spooky holiday spirit, Read More…
Welcome to A Day in the Life of the North End, a tool for telling the city how the community center fits into your life, and how a new or renovated building could better meet the community’s needs. This survey consists of two parts: an interactive map for weekdays and weekends, and a short text-based Read More…
Two weeks after the deadliest mass shooting in US history, my husband Ron, our son Matt and I were at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas to watch the first game between the Boston Bruins and the newly franchised Golden Knights. In April 2013 when we were still living in Massachusetts, we happened to be in Read More…
In 1917, the Prince Macaroni Company expanded their business in Boston’s North End from Prince Street to Atlantic Avenue. Ever since, 63 Atlantic Avenue has been called The Prince Building. In 1974, it became the the first condominium conversion on the waterfront attracting an involved group of residents from all walks of life, including several Read More…
The Boston Transportation Department is advising drivers that lane reductions will be in effect on the North Washington Street Bridge from 7 PM, Wednesday, October 25, through 5 AM, Thursday, October 26, to allow for necessary bridge repairs. Inbound travel lanes will be closed to all traffic, and inbound and outbound traffic will both be maintained using Read More…
On Tuesday, October 24, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department hosted their first community meeting to discuss proposed improvements for Langone & Puopolo Parks on Commercial Street in the North End. The city has budgeted about $4.5 million to rehabilitate the park facilities. The current production schedule estimates design plans for the new park will Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) held its Annual Meeting and Election of Officers on October 12, 2017. Under the moderation of past NEWRA President, Stephanie Hogue, the proposed slate of officers were unopposed and elected by voice acclimation vote. 2017-2018 NEWRA Officers President – Mary McGee Vice President – Dave Goggins Treasurer – Read More…
News from the campaign office of Lydia Edwards, candidate for District 1 City Council: Jack Kelly, lifelong Charlestown resident and former city councilor-at-large candidate, endorsed Lydia Edwards for district one Boston city councilor. “I am proud to endorse Lydia Edwards for Boston City Council to represent East Boston, the North End, and my beloved home Read More…
Leo is joined by a local youngster for NEMPAC’s annual pumpkin painting on the Prado. Photo submitted by Frankie Boyer. “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 story telling us about your photo. See Read More…
The first ever podcast run out of a North End barber shop has exploded on the scene. Coif the Record comes from the folks at Boston Barber & Tattoo Co. on Salem Street in Boston’s North End. The first episode featured Jim Murray from 98.5, the Sports Hub’s Felger & Mazz. The second episode had Draft Kings Read More…
Things to know for Wednesday Events for Wednesday, October 25: 3:00PM Italian Heritage Month Movie at West End Library “Marriage Italian Style”. Celebrate Italian Heritage Month with the West End Library’s October Italian Film Series every Wednesday at 151 Cambridge Street. Featured films include Big Deal on Madonna Street, Cinema Paradiso and Marriage Italian Style. 6:00PM Read More…