One recent morning we awoke to the first snow of winter coating the lindens and elms on Copp’s Hill. The holiday calendar season had now officially arrived although the mad rush of getting and spending was already well underway. But, for that brief moment at dawn, the sounds of traffic, sirens and construction were muffled Read More…
Update: The 7pm family fireworks on Boston Common have been cancelled due to the cold, but the midnight fireworks are still on over Boston Harbor!Get your party hats and noisemakers to ring in 2018 because New Year’s Eve fireworks are returning this year to Boston Harbor. The 40-year tradition is back with two, yes two, fireworks Read More…
Boston Harbor Now has teamed up with several local businesses and cultural institutions in the Waterfront neighborhood to bring you a full line-up of activities to ring in the new year! The fun starts at 11am and continues all day, culminating in harbor fireworks at midnight. There will be an interactive ice sculpture stroll from Read More…
Three proposals relating to development in the North End were approved (Nov. 28) by the City of Boston Board of Appeals Board of Directors. Plans by Anthony Virgilio to renovate the existing basement and add stairs at 431-439 Hanover Street received ISD approval. A request by Anthony Longo to change the legal occupancy at 25-29 Read More…
Boston Fire Marshall Dep. Chief Jack Kempsey and Lt. Tom Murray provided further details regarding the deadly Hanover Street fire on Thanksgiving Eve as well as last year’s Christmas morning fire on Hull Street. The discussion was held at the December meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). On Hanover Street, the fire that Read More…
Things to know for Wednesday Your daily roundup for Wednesday, December 20: 6:00PM Family Night at the North End Library. Join the North End Library at 25 Parmenter Street as they host a number of activities this winter that are guaranteed to chase away the cold. This upcoming Wednesday families of all shapes and sizes are Read More…
The North End Community Center Study group hosted a second community meeting on Wednesday, December 6 to review the progress and program recommendations for a new or renovated building that would replace and relocate the Nazzaro Community Center. The proposed plans introduce designated spaces for key constituents, including the general public, seniors/adults, teens, children, and also Read More…
Candlelight Christmas Worship at the Old North Church, 193 Salem Street, Boston. All are welcome! Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24, 2017 4pm Family Nativity Service & Holy Eucharist 10:30pm Choir Prelude (featuring J. D. Zelenka’s Missa Divinitatis Domini) 11pm Festival Holy Eucharist for Christmas Christmas Morning, Monday, December 25, 2017 11am Holy Eucharist with Carols Sunday, Read More…
Bright and vivid colors show off the city as seen from the Custom House Tower by Bob Somerville. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Submit your interesting photos using our Submit a Post form or tag @northend.waterfront on Instagram. Please include a caption or story telling us about your photo. See past Read More…
The Robert “Teddy” Tomasone award was added this year to the annual North End Christmas Fund Luncheon. As the first recipient, Carla Agrippino Gomes, thanked the community with this statement. “Last Thursday I had the honor of being the first recipient of the Robert “Teddy” Tomasone award which honors unwavering commitment and dedication to the Read More…
Wednesday, January 10th from 6:00-7:00 pm Join the North End Teen Book Club as we listen to Dick Lehr discuss his latest book, Trell. A limited number of copies will be available to purchase from the North End Friends Group. This event is open to the public. If you are student in grades 6-12 and Read More…
Things to know for Tuesday Your daily roundup for Tuesday, December 19: 5:00PM Wharf District Council Meeting at InterContinental Hotel. Join the Wharf District Council Meeting at 510 Atlantic Avenue for presentations from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston, Friends of the Boston HarborWalk and the status of the Municipal Harbor Plan. Notable News: Read More…