Things to know for Wednesday Your daily roundup for Wednesday, January 17: Anniversary of Brinks Garage Robbery. In 1950, Brinks Garage, which at the time was located at 155 Prince Street, was robbed for $2.78 million. The location is now a parking garage at 600 Commercial Street. At the time, the robbery was the largest ever in Read More…
Last Friday, the Boston Globe shared an article about the recent increase in restaurant delivery sales, and the reactions of the chefs, particularly at higher-end establishments. More than ever, people are ordering delivery to enjoy restaurant meals in the comfort of their own homes. Delivery services like GrubHub, DoorDash, UberEats, and Cavier are making this Read More…
Christopher Columbus Park Trellis To Become a Tunnel of Love on Feb. 10, 2018 The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) are gearing up to turn Columbus Park’s well-known trellis into a Tunnel of Love in honor of Valentine’s Day. The trellis will be decorated for the entire month of February with cupids and lighted hearts. On Saturday, February Read More…
Monday, January 22, 3:00-5:00 pm Have you ever wanted to create your own comic book or graphic novel? Stop by afterschool, and we’ll provide the tools you need to make a basic book. You bring the inspiration! All ages are welcome.
THE PEOPLE’S LAW FIRM – MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY GENERAL Please join the Friends of the North End Library to listen to, and ask questions of, a member of the Office of the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts discussing the resources available to you and how to obtain assistance from the Attorney General’s Office. This Read More…
The growing opioid epidemic continues to devastate many families each day in the Commonwealth. The following programs seek to assist those struggling with addiction. The Kraft Center for Community Health at Massachusetts General Hospital seeks to better engage with individuals struggling with addiction and complex health conditions who are not well connected to health care Read More…
Happy Birthday to North End native Vincenza Raspa, who just celebrated her 105th birthday! Vincenza was born in 1913 and grew up in the North End, attending local schools. She worked first at a canning factory in Boston for 30 years and later as a salesperson at Macy’s department store for 20 years. She is a long-time parishioner Read More…
Things to know for Tuesday Your daily roundup for Tuesday, January 16: 3:00PM Lego Club. Join the North End Library at 25 Parmenter Street for some after school fun building legos. 5:00PM Wharf District Council Meeting at 30 Rowes Wharf, Norman Leventhal Center. This month’s agenda includes: – Police Update on Local Activity from BPD Read More…
The Charlestown YMCA is very excited to engage the North End community in our programs, offerings and plans as we start 2018. Please join us on Wednesday, 1/24, just over the bridge for our Annual Kick Off Event at Blackmoor, 1 Chelsea St, Charlestown. We will be showcasing what we have to offer to our service area of Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) held its monthly meeting on Thursday, January 11, 2018. President’s Report – Mary McGee highlighted the recent article on short-term rentals and Airbnb that appeared in Commonwealth Magazine. (Also, see below for an update.) Membership – NEWRA membership renewals are also due at the beginning of the year. Read More…
Thursday, January 18, 3:00-5:00 pm Have you ever wanted to create your own comic book or graphic novel? Stop by afterschool, and we’ll provide the tools you need to make a basic book. You bring the inspiration! All ages are welcome.
Today, We Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.! Martin Luther King, Jr. was the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. This year will mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of MLK Jr. on April 4, 1968. Read more. 10:00AM MLK Jr. Day – Free Read More…