Welcome back to our weekly update that highlights some of the cases appearing on 311 in the North End/Waterfront neighborhoods. All 311 cases are public information and can be found at 311.boston.gov. Traffic Light Broken in September “The traffic light on Commercial Wharf, intersecting with commercial street, is not turning green. It is stuck on red and Read More…
Month: October 2017
Team Behind North Square Oyster Opens Bodega Canal in Early November
News release from the team behind Ward 8 and North Square Oyster — Nicholas Frattaroli to open Bodega Canal on Canal Street in November. Slated to open next month, Bodega Canal will bring elevated Mexican fare and flare to the TD Garden neighborhood. Owner of North End gastropub Ward 8 and hot newcomer North Square Oyster, Nicholas Read More…
Obituary: James “Jack” Sablone, Sr. of Boston’s North End
James “Jack” Sablone, Sr of Boston’s North End on October 17, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Barbara (Onorato) Sablone. Loving father of Barbara Carey of Belmont, Vincent Sablone and his wife Denise of the North End, and the late James Sablone Jr. Cherished grandfather of Jamie Sablone, Regina Carey, and Jesse Sablone. Dear brother Read More…
Neighborhood Photo: Work Break
Even men at work need a break – Here, a hard-earned coffee break after excavating asphalt. Subcontractors for Eversource raise drain and manhole covers in preparation for resurfacing Atlantic Avenue and Commercial Street. Submitted by Cynthia Malm. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Submit your interesting photos using our Submit a Post form Read More…
The Black Dog Real Estate Group, LLC Sponsors North End Soccer Program
For the second year in a row, Dhiren Thakkar of The Black Dog Real Estate Group, LLC. has made a donation to sponsor North End Athletic Association’s Fall Youth Soccer Program North End Athletic Association’s Fall Youth Soccer Program. The sponsorship helps pay for the cost of shirts and socks for all the players in the Read More…
Thursday’s Brief: BPMA Harvest Party, Prado Meeting, Distracted Driving
Things to know for Thursday Events for Thursday, October 19th: 5:30PM Boston Public Market Harvest Party. Join the Boston Public Market Association (BPMA) at 100 Hanover Street as they host their second annual Harvest Party Fundraiser benefiting the Boston Public Market’s Community Engagement Fund, which offers free, public, seed-to-skillet education experiences for the local community. Read More…
Overnight Road Paving: Keany Square Intersection Oct. 23 and Atlantic Avenue Oct. 26
The following information was submitted by Kay Barned-Smith, CCM, AIA, Public Works Construction Management and Connect Historic Boston Project Manager regarding upcoming paving as part of the cycle track project. The FINAL paving of the Keany Square intersection (North Washington / Causeway / Endicott streets) will occur overnight Monday, October 23rd, beginning at 9pm and continuing into Tuesday Read More…
William Carlton Hat Shop Moved
William Carlton Hat Shop of Salem Street has left the North End and relocated to Hanson, Ma.
Reader Poll: What’s the Neighborhood’s Top 311 Concern?
A few months ago, NorthEndWaterfront.com added a new weekly post – What’s the 311? – that highlights 311 cases in the neighborhood. 311 is the Mayor’s 24-hour hotline that allows residents to report issues and concerns to the City. In looking over recent North End / Waterfront cases, there are some common issues that continue to Read More…
Wednesday’s Brief: NEMPAC Pumpkin Painting, Casalinga Opening, Harbor Walk
Things to know for Wednesday Events for Wednesday, October 18th: 9:30AM St John School Open House. Join St John’s Parochial School at 9 Moon Street for an open house Wednesday at 9:30AM. 2:30PM NEMPAC’s Pumpkin Painting on the Prado. Join the North End Music and Performing Arts Center is hosting pumpkin painting on the Prado Read More…
Assaggio Restaurant to Open Cooking School on Prince Street [Video]
At 25-29 Prince Street, restauranteur Frank DePasquale is planning on expanding the second floor of Assaggio Restaurant for a cooking school, La Scuola at Assaggio. DePasquale Ventures recently renovated the ground floors when it purchased the longstanding restaurant near the corner of Hanover Street abutting Saint Leonard Church. The zoning variance request, presented by Attorney William Ferullo Read More…
North End Activist Victor Brogna Can Play a Tune
The ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) features board member Victor Brogna in this month’s newsletter. As a child, Victor grew up visiting the North End, which he permanently made his home in 1993. His father had two sisters who lived at 97 Endicott Street for most of their lives. The family Read More…












