Friends of the North End Library Holiday Celebration

Artists in Residence Craft Workshops Begin July 5, 2011 at Christopher Columbus Park

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s annual ParkARTS program, generously supported by Bank of America, will once again be sponsoring a series of children’s arts and crafts workshops that give kids the opportunity to express their creativity while working on fun projects with local artists.

Children ages three to ten can enjoy watercolor painting, mask and jewelry making, treasure bottle creations, and more at the Artists in Residence Craft Workshops.  The workshops, supported by Comcast, are hosted by local artists from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at Christopher Columbus Park.

Carla Agrippino-Gomes to be Honored at Joslin Diabetes Center Gala

Former North End resident and restaurateur, Carla Agrippino-Gomes, has been a familiar face around Joslin Diabetes Center for the past 23 years with her son, David, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes on his first birthday. Because Joslin has played such a vital role in their lives, Gomes feels a strong responsibility to give Read More…

Bikes Stolen From Commercial Street

Two bikes were recently stolen from the same location along Commercial Street near Copp’s Hill Terrace. The bikes were locked to the bike rack near the bocce courts, one with a kryptonite lock and the other with a combination metal cable. One of the victims would like to urge other North End residents to take Read More…