Fifty-one players, 6 coaches and 2 referees earned Harvard Degrees as Masters of Youth Basketball Saturday, January 28. That’s because the Nazzaro Center’s Small Fry Basketball League, operating for the 43rd consecutive year, held its annual All*Star game at Harvard University, site of this classic for the past 5 years. Actually, there were two games Read More…
Year: 2017
Thursday’s Briefing: Snow Emergency, Pats Dinner, Chiofaro’s Ruling
*SNOW ALERT* The National Weather Service has issued a weather storm warning, in effect from 6 am to 8 pm Thursday. Snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches are expected. Temps will be bitterly cold, falling to 17˚ by 5 p.m., low of 9˚ later at night. High wind gusts could reach up to 40 Read More…
Cross Street Development Going to Boston Landmarks Commission
Charter Realty was at the Nazzaro Center to inform residents about the proposed demolition to take place at 198 Hanover Street, 60 Cross Street, and 53 Salem Street in Boston’s North End. These three buildings, owned by Charter Realty, will be demolished for a 5,500 square feet development that would span from Hanover Street to Salem Street. The Read More…
Copp’s Hill Moment: Guess Who’s Coming for Breakfast?
(Some people worry about government surveillance and loss of privacy. But, one North End family is literally facing a more imminent threat.) Renato Climaco holds the distinction of being the earliest riser among his neighbors on Copp’s Hill. From a Hull Street apartment, he greets the sunrise through his living room window overlooking the ancient Read More…
North End Student Inducted into BC High’s National Honor Society
Christian Cattaneo of the North End, a junior at Boston College High School, was one of 157 students inducted into the Robert J. Fulton, SJ chapter of the National Honor Society at the Hunter-Fahey Commons on January 26, 2017. The National Honor Society officers welcomed the guests and spoke about the pillars of excellence that Read More…
Cupids Come to North End’s Christopher Columbus Park
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) will celebrate Valentine’s Day by making one of Boston’s most kissable places even more romantic. Illuminated heart-holding cupids will grace the north and south ends of the trellis in Christopher Columbus Park during mid-February. FOCCP invites you to the park to see the new red and white cupids, Read More…
Ward 3 Democrats to Hold Caucus – Saturday, February 25th
Registered Democrats in Ward 3 of Boston will hold a caucus at the Nazzaro Community Center, (30 North Bennett Street) on Saturday February 25th, 2017 at 10:30 AM to elect delegates to the 2017 Massachusetts Democratic Convention. Registration will begin at 10:00 AM. The Convention will be held on Saturday, June 3rd, 2017 at the Read More…
Wednesday’s Briefing: Pats Parade, Wintry Mix, Custom House Block Rebuild
Things to know for Wednesday Pats Parade: Action from Gov’t Center! https://www.instagram.com/p/BQN8uk8jorO/?taken-at=217530606 https://www.instagram.com/p/BQOnPFtAHi9/?taken-at=217530606 Plan your events with the Community Calendar: Wednesday, February 8 6:30pm Friends of the NE Library Meeting. These meetings are open to the public and are located at North End Library, 25 Parmenter Street, Boston – more information. Thursday, February 9 7:00pm NEWRA Monthly Meeting – Nazzaro Read More…
Cancelled: NEWRA Residents Association Meeting on February 9th
Cancellation Notice: Due to the impending snow storm, the February 9th NEWRA meeting has been cancelled. NEWRA looks forward to having its members attend the next monthly meeting on March 9th. The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) will hold its Monthly Meeting on Thursday, February 9, 2017, 7:00 p.m. at the Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet Read More…
Winter Business Renovations, Closing and Coming Soon
Winter is often the time of year for business comings and goings in Boston’s North End. Over the past few weeks, we found some renovation signs up at Caffe Dello Sport and the Sail Loft. A notice also went up regarding the permanent closing of Orchard Skate Shop‘s North End location on Commercial Street. SALMAGUNDI hat shop on Salem Street fell Read More…
North End Water and Sewer Work February 2017 Update
The February 2017 work plan by Boston Water & Sewer Commission is shown below as part of Phase II of the multi-year North End Water, Sewer and Drainage Project. Contact information and scheduling for the upcoming month of construction are included. The second page details all remaining work with a projected timeline.
Nazzaro Center Knights Sport New Shirts
The Nazzaro Center Knights were recently all given brand new shirts to be worn whenever they compete and they couldn’t look any sharper. The Knight logo is prominently displayed on the front and is framed by a Nazzaro Center arch over the top and the team name below. “I love these new shirts”, team captain Ryan Read More…












