On Tuesday morning, October 24, Boston City Archeologist Joe Bagley and Funerary Archeologist Jane Rousseau examined one of the 37 tombs in the Old North Church Crypt. In preparation of the 2018 restoration work that will take place in the crypt as part of Old North 300, a campaign to restore and preserve the Old Read More…
Month: October 2017
Greenway Conservancy Receives $1.4 Million Gift from The Lynch Foundation to Fund North End Gardens & Park Improvements
The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy today announced a $1.4 million grant from The Lynch Foundation. In recognition of this support, a completely renovated garden space will honor Carolyn Lynch, an avid gardener, who passed away in 2015. The robustly planted boxwood garden, located adjacent to the North End, will offer four-season interest, and will be Read More…
Saturday, November 4th: 1-Day Workshop/Spiritual Development in the North End
Tap into the Power of your 6th Sense Be prepared to reach beyond your 5 senses! The Goal of this workshop is to explore and experience different forms of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual energies. In order to understand those energies, we will work with various media to discover, fine-tune, and expand your sensitivity. You Read More…
Boston Community Collaborative Coordinates ON COURT Experience for Kids at Celtic’s Home Opener
Boston Community Collaborative coordinated an amazing on court opportunity for kids at last Wednesday night’s Celtics HOME OPENER vs the Milwaukee Bucks. 18 lucky kids got to experience the Celtic’s “ANTHEM BUDDIES” before the game. The “ANTHEM BUDDIES” experience is when the kids line up in front of the Celtics for the singing of the Read More…
Commercial Street Nightmare
What was once one of the few streets in the North End that a resident could drive down that was not congested has now been turned into a chaotic, dangerous stretch of road. Between a funeral home needing to conduct business, tour buses and the new bike path it’s just a matter of time before Read More…
Neighborhood Photo: Tuesday Sunrise over Harbor Burroughs Wharf
Sunrise over the harbor at Burroughs Wharf on Tuesday morning after the rain. Photo taken by Paul Lennon. (Submitted by Heather Annese.) “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 Read More…
A Night with Ray and Big Papi at Tresca Benefit
Mingle with legends Ray Bourque and David Ortiz at the North End’s Tresca on November 7th, 6-9pm. Chef Rich Ansara will serve amazing appetizers with Arias Wine by David Ortiz, cocktails, Big Papi cigars, photos and more surprises! Proceeds from a $500 donation will benefit the Bourque Family Foundation and the David Ortiz Children’s Fund. Read More…
Tuesday’s Brief: Langone/Puopolo Park Meeting, Hypodermic Needle Surges, Signs of Fall
Things to know for Tuesday Events for Tuesday, October 24: 6:30PM Meeting on Langone & Puopolo Park Improvements at Nazzaro Center. The community will come together for a meeting at 30 N. Bennet Street to discuss the proposed improvements for Langone & Puopolo Parks on Commercial Street in the North End, view additional details here. Read More…
Prado / Paul Revere Mall Restoration Moves Forward With $2 Million Budget
With a larger $2 million budget, the Boston Parks & Recreation Department held a second and final community meeting to discuss restoration of the Prado / Paul Revere Mall on October 19, 2017. As the iconic North End open space on the Freedom Trail, the Prado is getting a complete overhaul with nearly every inch Read More…
Downtown View: What Makes Good Public Art?
You know it when you see it. For Lucas Cowan, public art curator for the Greenway, it is the bean, or, more formally, “Cloud Gate” by Anish Kapoor in Chicago’s Millennium Park. For Julie Burros, chief of arts and culture for the City of Boston, it is the 1971 Corita Kent painting on the big Read More…
Charlestown Forum for District 1 City Council Candidates, Edwards & Passacantilli [Video]
https://youtu.be/4FW2Vw0vPG4 The Charlestown Navy Yard Community Association hosted a debate/forum between District 1 City Council candidates Lydia Edwards and Stephen Passacantilli on October 18th, 2017. Candidates discussed transportation, education, and other issues pertinent to living in Charlestown and how the candidates would support and advocate for the community if elected. (00:00 in video) Navy Yard Community Read More…
Job at North End Gym
Front Desk/Sales Position at Beacon Hill Athletic Club, 85 Atlantic Ave. We are looking to hire responsible and energetic part-time employees. If interested, please email Jay, North End Waterfront Club Manager, at wjp1074@aol.com. Responsibilities include assisting members, answering phone and in-person inquiries, signing up new members, promoting BHAC classes, trainers, and other services.