Event Notices

Boston Tea Party Reenactment & March to Harbor on December 16th

The 244th Boston Tea Party Anniversary & Annual Reenactment, one of the largest the largest theatrical moving performances in the United States, will be taking place on Sat., Dec. 16, 2017, 6:30pm – the actual anniversary of original the Boston Tea Party.  London’s East India Company (the SAME company from where the tea came during The Boston Tea Party) is shipping 220+ lbs of lose [expired] to be thrown Read More…

Arts & Culture Business Photos & Videos

Boston Artist Ed Sokoloff Creates Montage of Iconic Signs

Local artist, Ed Sokoloff, shares his new historic sign montage featuring companies that are no longer in business. Local readers will appreciate the signs for the European (Boston’s North End est.1920), Anthony’s Pier Four (est.1929), Brigham’s Ice Cream (est.1914), Hilltop Steakhouse (est.1961), Howard Johnson’s (est. 1925 in Quincy), Jack and Marion’s (est. prior to 1948, Read More…

Announcements

Il Molo Brings Traditional Italian Christmas Eve Dinner to the North End

During the week leading up to Christmas, award-winning Chef Pino Maffeo of North End seafood hotspot il Molo will bring back his highly anticipated Feast of the Seven Fishes a la carte menu.  The waterfront restaurant owned by Donato Frattaroli is known for serving up the freshest, locally sourced seafood and ingredients in the city, Read More…

Community Daily Briefs

Wednesday’s Brief: 128 North Street Bid Meeting, Cambridge Street Plan, Holiday Painting

Things to know for Wednesday Your daily round up for Wednesday, December 6: 6:00PM Public Meeting: 128 North Street Invitation to Bid at Nazzaro Community Center. A public meeting will be held at the Nazzaro Center at 30 North Bennet Street to discuss the current Invitation to Bid (ITB) on a MassDOT owned property at Read More…

Community Photos & Videos

North Enders Enjoy Library Holiday Party

By Patricia Sabbey The Friends of the North End Library delivered holiday sparkle to the neighborhood at the recent celebration at the library. Musical entertainment was provided by the “The Joneses”, a local duo who perform at various functions in the North End and around the state. In addition to the music, a complimentary luncheon Read More…

Announcements

Advent and Christmas at the Old North Church

Join us for worship this sacred season of Advent: December 3, 10, 17, 24, at 9am and 11am. Christmas Services: Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24 4pm Family Nativity Service & Holy Eucharist 10:30pm Choral Prelude featuring the Old North Chamber Choir & Orchestra 11pm Candlelit Festival Eucharist for Christmas Eve Christmas Day, Monday, December 25, Read More…

Government

City Councilor-Elect Lydia Edwards Hires Staff to Start January 2018

Lydia Edwards, newly elected Boston city councilor to represent Charlestown, East Boston and the North End, announced the hire of two staff members, Gabriela Coletta and Judith Evers. Coletta, resident of East Boston, will assume the Chief of Staff position starting January 2018 and Evers will remain as liaison to her hometown neighborhood of Charlestown. Read More…

Police & Fire

Police Blotter: Bank Assault, Smashed Front Door & Property Stolen from Car

Highlights from the Boston Police District A-1 police journal log related to the North End / Waterfront area are listed below: Aggravated Assault 12/01/17       4:25pm Hanover St. bank teller reports a male suspect threatened her with a pair of scissors. Suspect demanded his money and new debit card from bank but did not Read More…

Health & Environment Transportation

North End Water and Sewer Works December 2017 Update

The December 2017 work plan by Boston Water & Sewer Commission (BWSC) is shown below as part of Phase II of the multi-year North End Water, Sewer and Drainage Project. Water main installation was completed on Baldwin Place and Jerusalem Place in November. Upcoming work will take place on North Street and Sheafe Street as Read More…