The following reports are from the Boston Police District A-1 journal log, related to the North End / Waterfront area. Robbery12/21/17 9:20pmCooper St. convenience store reports a male suspect entered the store with a handgun and demanded money and cigarettes. Victim handed over a plastic bag with US currency and cigarettes. Suspect also grabbed Read More…
Year: 2017
Tuesday’s Brief: First Real Christmas, Boston Named Among Most Romantic Cities, Reprinting the Constitution, Christmas Pups
Things to know for Tuesday Your daily roundup for Tuesday, December 26: 60 Years later North End resident, Rita Cornelio, recounts her first real christmas in America in this Boston Globe interview. Notable News: Newport and Boston Named Among American’s 15 Most Romantic Winter Cities TripAdvisor has recently announced America’s 15 most romantic winter cities and has Read More…
City of Boston Accepting 2018 Property Tax Prepayments
In light of the recently passed Federal Tax Bill, the City of Boston is accepting prepayments before year-end for 2018 third quarter property taxes, normally due February 1st. Starting in 2018, taxpayers will no longer be allowed to deduct state and local property and income taxes over $10,000 from their federal income taxes. Given the Read More…
Obituary: Joseph Pace Sr. of J. Pace & Son Stores
PACE, Joseph Sr. of Saugus, formerly of Stoneham, on December 24. Beloved husband of Angela (Cappello). Father of Joseph Jr. and his wife Christine and Cara Costa Pace. Son of the late Nicolo and Rosaria (DiPompo). Brother of Maria Pace Barker. Also survived by four grandchildren, Joseph III, Nicolas, Gianna, Nicollette, many nieces, nephews and Read More…
Merry Christmas from NorthEndWaterfront.com – Jigsaw Picture Puzzle
Merry Christmas from NorthEndWaterfront.com! Enjoy this Christmas puzzle picture featuring the amazing light display by Peter Baldassari at All Saints Way on Battery Street in Boston’s North End. This is a very quick, 35-piece puzzle, easy to do in a minute. Move and drag the pieces around just like a regular jigsaw puzzle. When two pieces are connected, Read More…
Obituary: John “Jack” R. Daley of Boston’s North End
John “Jack” R. Daley, age 94, a longtime resident of Boston’s North End, passed away on December 22, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Loretta (Parziale) Daley; Loving father of John A. Daley and his wife Joanna of Boston; Cherished grandfather of John “Jack” A. Daley of Boston; Dear brother-in-law of Sandra and Anthony Read More…
Video: St. Leonard’s Rededication Mass and Blessing of the Altar
The complete rededication Mass and blessing of the new altar at Saint Leonard Church in Boston’s North End was captured on the video shown above, created by videographer Norman Lang. The video is also been shown on Catholic TV this week. Cardinal Seán O’Malley said the following on his blog: “I was so happy to preside Read More…
Weekly Top Reads: Dog Park Opens, New Year’s Eve Guide, St. Leonard’s Church Reopens, Zoning Board Approvals, Santa Traditions & Toys for Tots!
This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured holiday events, opening celebrations, and upcoming property changes. Read on below to see the most popular articles from this past week. North End Dog Park Opens at DeFilippo (Gassy) Park Flights [Photos] After several years of planning and construction, the new official North End Dog Park was opened Read More…
Life on the Corner: La Passeggiata (The Walk)
One of the most charming Italian customs is the postprandial evening stroll called the passeggiata. In Northern Italian cities it takes place on Sunday evenings but in the South and Sicily it’s a daily event. After the evening meal families get dressed up and take a leisurely stroll through the piazzas and old sections of their city or Read More…
No Trash or Recycling Pickup on Christmas Day, December 25; Next Pickup Dec. 29
City of Boston Trash and Recycling collection will be CANCELLED in all sections of the City, including the North End / Waterfront, on Christmas Day (Monday, December 25). The next collection will be on Friday, December 29th. For New Year’s Day, there will be trash, recycling and a special tree pickup on Monday, January 1, Read More…
Gingerbread House Decorating Brings Cheer for Kids at RE/MAX Luxury Living
Children and parents joined in a little holiday fun at RE/MAX Luxury Living on Salem Street this past weekend! On Sunday, RE/MAX agent, Tina Natale, hosted a free gingerbread house decorating event. Everyone enjoyed decorating Gingerbread houses, writing letters to Santa and, of course, sipping hot chocolate on the chilly afternoon.
Weekend Brief: Improv Asylum Marathon Performance, ABCD Holiday Party, Elf Showing at the NE Library, 20 Most Visited Restaurants in Boston
Things to know for Friday Your daily roundup for Friday, December 22: 12:00AM No Rest for the Wicked Funny. The Improv Asylum on Hanover Street is holding it’s annual marathon performance starting Thursday night and ending Friday at 7PM. Ticket buyers can come and go throughout the 24-hour period and proceeds will benefit Globe Santa, Read More…