GTA Co.’s Greg Antonelli and Caryn Antonelli donated this year’s turkeys for the annual lunch at the ABCD North End / West End Neighborhood Service Center. The lunch serves many seniors and low-income residents in the community. Pictured above (L-R): Caryn Antonelli, Greg Antonell, President, GTA Co., Inc. and Maria Stella Gulla, Executive Director, ABCD “Neighborhood Read More…
These are the recent incidents highlighted on the Boston Police District A-1 Police Blotter. Robbery 11/14/17 2:15am Victim reports she was walking home on Prince St., when she was approached from behind by two men. At this time the suspects knocked her down and removed bank/credit cards and cash from her Read More…
On Wednesday, November 29th, at 6 pm, the Old North Foundation Speaker Series will be hosting Professor Robert Forrant as he explores the 1912 Bread & Roses Strike. “Still They Persisted” will delve into the history of the Bread & Roses Strike, which was organized largely by immigrant women workers against powerful mill owners. These Read More…
Things to know for Monday Your daily round up for Monday, November 20: Traffic Advisory: Delays at N. Washington St. Bridge. The Boston Transportation Department is advising drivers that maintenance requires lane reduction on the N. Washington St. Bridge, causing expected outbound delays starting Monday the 20th. 5:00PM Trellis Lighting at Christopher Columbus Park. Join Read More…
NY Times Columnist William Giraldi stopped by the bocce courts in Boston’s North End and took a lesson from the Sunday morning regulars. Through the camaraderie of the oldest sport on earth (and the donuts), he concludes that The Secret to Long Life is Bocce. The guys call Sammy “the commissioner” because he presides over Read More…
With the imminent redevelopment of the Cross St. Plaza in Boston’s North End, The Juicery intends to move to 56 – 58 Salem Street. The location was formerly occupied by Yankee Doodle Candy shop and DiPaolo & Rossi Meat Market before that. Mike McClean presented on behalf of Alex Vandemark, owner of The Juicery. The business would Read More…
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will host the 15th annual lighting of the park’s signature trellis on Monday, November 20, beginning at 5 p.m. Located at 110 Atlantic Avenue on Boston’s historic waterfront, Christopher Columbus Park is transformed into a holiday wonderland when the park’s 260 feet of trellis are Read More…
News from Boston Police District A-1 regarding an arrest in the indecent assault incident on Hanover Street last Friday. Less than 24 hours after issuing a community alert seeking the public’s help in an effort to identify the individual wanted in connection to an indecent assault in the North End, the suspect wanted is under Read More…
Outgoing District 1 City Councilor Salvatore LaMattina received a roaring farewell from hundreds of supporters at an East Boston celebration held on November 16th at the Orient Heights Yacht Club. LaMattina gave an impassioned speech thanking dozens of family, friends and colleagues, highlighting many current and former public officials, including the late Boston Mayor Thomas Read More…
Photos by Dan Norman. Between October 26th and November 5th, horror fans of stage and screen gather at the Twin Cities Horror Festival, the only theater festival in the country to produce solely horror theater. This year, Boston Community Collaborative premiered the original production Sadie Mae, 1969, a play about the Manson Murders from the Read More…
Dr. Simcha Weller, manager of 180 Endicott Street LLC, has appealed the City to “change occupancy from three to four apartments, not adding any additional floor area nor increasing the number of bedrooms.” The building is being renovated with an update of all systems and the requested variance is required to separate the third and Read More…
Small Business Saturday is almost upon us – Saturday, November 25, 2017, and I’m writing to encourage residents of the North End to support our local businesses that day. Local stores are the lifeblood of a community. Not only do they add culture and a rich tapestry of unique experiences to our neighborhood, they play Read More…