Due to performance of Handel’s Messiah (Hallelujah Chorus) by NEMPAC at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church on this Wednesday, the scheduled meeting of the Friends of the North End Library on Wednesday December 13th has been cancelled.
Month: December 2017
North End Library Mah Jongg Mavens
On a recent trip back to Boston for the Thanksgiving holiday, I paid a visit to the North End Library on Parmenter Street to play mah jongg. I had read about the weekly Thursday game on a North End Waterfront post. As anyone who plays mah jongg knows, it is a very addictive game. It Read More…
Celebrate Hand Washing Awareness in December
December is a great time to spread awareness about the importance of hand washing. Hand washing is the most important step you can take to avoid getting sick and stopping the spread of germs. There are 5 steps to hand washing: 1. Wet under running water. 2. Lather with soap. 3. Scrub for Read More…
Monday’s Brief: Public Meetings, Driverless Cars, Winter Wonderland
Things to know for Monday Your daily round up for Monday, December 11: 6:30PM Old North Garden Public Meeting at 193 Salem Street. The Old North Church Foundation will be hosting the last public hearing regarding the upcoming redesign of the Washington Garden and Courtyard. North End residents and the public are invited to attend Read More…
North End Christmas Fund Luncheon Honors Francine Gannon, Laurie D’Elia and Carla Agrippino-Gomes [Photo Gallery]
In its largest luncheon event over the past 40+ years, the North End Christmas Fund Committee raised over $13,000 to send 300+ holiday checks to the needy and elderly in the community. The fund provides a bit of help to those who may be having a tough year financially, health-wise, lost a loved one or maybe Read More…
Public Safety Meeting: Assault Updates, Robbery, Phone Scam, 5 Arrests in Last 30 Days
Boston Police District A-1 provided North End / Waterfront residents an update on recent neighborhood crime incidents, summarized below, at the December 2017 North End Public Safety Meeting. *Part I Crime is down 1% year-to-date in District A-1.* Robberies (1) -11/14/17 @ 2:15am @ Prince St.: Victim was walking home on Prince St. when she was approached from Read More…
Final Public Hearing to be Held Regarding the Redesign of the Washington Garden and Courtyard
On Monday, December 11 at 6:30 p.m., the Old North Church Foundation will be hosting a public hearing inside the church (at 193 Salem Street) regarding the upcoming redesign of the Washington Garden and Courtyard. This will be the last public hearing to take place regarding the upcoming changes to the Washington Garden and Courtyard. Read More…
Neighborhood Council Dec. 11 Agenda: 3 Snelling Pl. Addition & Fire Safety Discussion with Boston Fire Department and Inspectional Services
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, December 11, 2017, at 7:00pm at the Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet Street. The Inspectional Services Department will join this meeting to discuss the 3 Snelling Place renovations. They will also lead a community chat with the Boston Fire Department Read More…
Neighborhood Photos: First Snow in the Boston’s North End
Saturday brought the first snow of the season in Boston’s North End! And, there’s still a line at Giacomo’s on Hanover Street. Snowman on the waterfront. (Photo by Dave MacDowell) Snow at Lewis. (Photo by Jon Campanelli) “Glamping” through the North End. (Photo by Dr. Joe Mendola) “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature Read More…
North End Curling Club Learn to Curl Session [Photos]
The North End Curling Club (NECC) is off to a great start! This arena curling club operates out of Steriti Memorial Rink (Commercial St.) on Sunday nights from 7pm- 10pm. New members are welcome! Don’t know how to curl? No problem – register for a learn to curl session at the rink! Upcoming sessions are listed on the events Read More…
St. Anthony Society Pledges Donation to Saint Leonard Church Restoration
The members of Saint Anthony Society, sponsors of the North End’s famous St. Anthony’s Feast, have pledged $25,000 to the restoration of Saint Leonard Church. The church, opened in 1873, is New England’s oldest church built by Italian immigrants and has undergone an extensive year-long restoration. The refurbishment includes work on the stained-glass windows, the Read More…
Boston’s First Night/First Day 2018 Announces Ice Sculpture Theme “Enchanted Forest” and Musical Headliner Eli “Paperboy” Reed
The 41st annual First Night First Day celebration will again usher in the New Year in spectacular fashion with a two-day joyous celebration of arts, culture and family-friendly activities, in partnership with the City of Boston, on December 31, 2017 and January 1, 2018. The organization also announced this year’s ice sculpture theme, Enchanted Forest, and Read More…