It was a perfect night on Friday, for shopping local in the North End! Now in its 11th year, the annual holiday stroll brought crowds of people pouring into the small businesses located in the neighborhood. Many stores offered special promotions while serving light holiday refreshments and small bites. The festivities kicked off with the North End Beautification Committee lighting the Christmas Read More…
Month: December 2017
THE HISTORY OF SAINT LEONARD CHURCH: Part I, Boston “Welcomes” the Catholics
Around the midway point of the 19th Century, the city of Boston was developing into a thriving metropolis. Many of the landmarks we still hold dear today were being built across the city. Such institutions as the Boston Public Library, the oldest public library system in the country, the world-renowned Parker House Hotel and the Charles Read More…
ABCD North End / West End Service Center Thanksgiving Luncheon [Photos]
The ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) held its annual Thanksgiving luncheon last week. The turnout was impressive, with nearly 70 seniors from both the North End and West End neighborhoods enjoying a traditional repast of turkey, sides, and pie. NE/WE NSC Advisory Board Chair Andres Molina helped with serving the hungry Read More…
Rosary, Mass & Testimony With Colleen & John Willard at Sacred Heart Church on Dec. 7th
Thursday – Dec. 7th Sacred Heart Catholic Church 12 North Square Boston, MA 02113 Rosary: 6:30 PM – Holy Mass: 7:00 PM followed by A powerful and inspirational testimonial with Colleen & John Willard
Filmark Hospitality Group’s 8th Annual Holiday Toy Drive in loving memory of Mark F. Frattaroli
The Frattaroli Family of Filmark Hospitality Group is pleased to announce their 8th annual Holiday Toy Drive held in loving memory of their son and brother Mark F. Frattaroli. All proceeds benefit the Italian Home for Children in Jamaica Plain. Kindly drop off new unwrapped toys and art supplies for boys and girls from the Read More…
Weekly Top Reads: St. Leonard’s Restoration, Lyft Threats, Faneuil Hall Tree Lighting, Nazzaro Center Survey, North Station Traffic Plan & Basketball Bonanza!
This week’s top posts featured North End restorations, holiday festivities, possible traffic solutions and more! Read on below to see the most popular NorthEndWaterfront.com articles from this past week. Reopening of Restored Saint Leonard Church on December 17 [Photos] Saint Leonard Church recently underwent a much-needed year-long renovation project. The multi-million-dollar project, completed in December, Read More…
Festivities Draw Crowd at Christmas Tree Event by North End Beautification Committee [Photos]
Dozens of locals came out for holiday festivities by the North End Beautification Committee featuring the lighting the Christmas tree at the corner of Cross and Hanover Streets. Hot chocolate was on hand from Caffé Paradiso (served by Drew and Adrian) with NEMPAC carolers and Victor Brogna and Dave on trumpet. Kids from the Saint John School had their annual bake Read More…
North End Christmas Parade Canceled as Organizer Abruptly Retires
The North End Christmas Parade will take a year off in 2017 as a leader of the organizing group, North End Athletic Association (NEAA), was named in reports for the misuse of state resources. Longtime NEAA volunteer Robert “Teddy” Tomasone, is retiring as clerk magistrate from Somerville District Court amid the accusations, according to a court Read More…
Weekend Brief: Help North End Fire Victims, Holiday Shopping Stroll Friday, Canal Street Next Pedestrian Way?
Things to know for Friday Your daily round up for Friday, December 1: Help a Family Displaced by North End Fire Last week’s fire on Hanover Street in the North End not only left the neighborhood shaken with grief, but displaced several community members. The Cristescu family was severely impacted losing everything including clothes, food, Read More…