During the hectic holiday season, many took time to pause for reflection at the Candlelight Labyrinth Peace Walk at Armenian Heritage Park on the Greenway. Hot chocolate and cookies hit the spot with some tying a ribbon on the wishing tree. Hosted by the Friends of Heritage Park and treats courtesy of the Bostonian Hotel. Read More…
In one of her first public appearances since the November election, City Councilor-Elect Lydia Edwards kicked off her promised “thank you and listening tour” at the December 2017 meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). Edwards will be meeting with the city department heads over the coming weeks and is seeking questions and Read More…
I had a great time attending the ceremony and the reception the church looks very beautiful and stunning. I made my holy communion here so it’s fantastic to have it look so much better Charles Maniscalco
The Friends of the North End, held their annual “La Festa dei Sette Pesci”, Feast of the Seven Fishes, on Wednesday, December 13th at the Sons of Italy in Winchester. Cooking for the Festa were master chefs Vito Aluia and Joe Blazo, assisting in the kitchen were Paul LaVecchia and Sam Viscione. A fantastic Italian rum Read More…
Things to know for Monday Your daily roundup for Monday, December 18: On This Day… In 1995, the Ted Williams Tunnel connecting South Boston to East Boston opened after four years of work. Silver Bells: North End, Boston. Silver bells selfie. #citysidewalksmeet2 #igboston #nbcboston #iheartboston #Boston #visitboston #northendboston #ipulledoverforthis #igersnewengland #igersmass #ignewengland #boston_igers #pocket_family #picture_to_keep Read More…
Hundreds packed into Saint Leonard Church on Sunday, December 17th as Cardinal Sean O’Malley joined the Franciscan Friars to reopen the iconic church and perform the consecration of the new altar. On hand were Fr. Antonio Nardoianni, Fr. Claude Scrima from St. Leonard’s and dozens of local clergy along with a standing room only crowd at Read More…
Santa Claus made his annual helicopter ride from the North Pole to the North End on Sunday, December 17th. After the 40+ year tradition became at risk, a group came together to organize the event for the neighborhood children. The helicopter landing was also combined with annual Santa Skate Toy Drive, bringing hundreds to the Read More…
After several years of planning and construction, the new official North End Dog Park was opened on Saturday morning, December 16th, with a celebration by the local non-profit, RUFF, Responsible Urbanites for Fido. Located in the flights area of the Gassy, looking over DeFilippo Playground, the new dog park will be fully operational through the Read More…
Toni Gilardi of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty joined with new neighbor Mariette Barsoun of Divine Design Center for a huge Toys for Tots bash! All in support of the U.S. Marine’s holiday program for needy children, dozens of friends joined at the Battery Wharf design center for gourmet food and holiday cheer. Photos by Matt Read More…
Welcome back to our weekly update that highlights some of the cases appearing on 311 in the North End/Waterfront neighborhoods. All 311 cases are public information and can be found at 311.boston.gov. Endicott Street Traffic Light Complaint “The traffic signal on Endicott st. Is ridiculous. You have to sit through 3 light cycles just to get off Read More…
A+J Art+Design gave an update on the North Square public art project at this week’s meeting of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC). A new website has been setup to provide in depth information about the project in progress, share social media links, and allow the community to give feedback and participate in the Read More…
On Monday, December 18th, pilot scenes for Showtime’s “City on a Hill” will be filmed on Prince & Salem Streets in Boston’s North End. These flyers are being distributed to the area regarding parking and traffic issues.