Join neighbors and friends for an ice skating party hosted by Families Facing Addiction and Children of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse (COASA) on Saturday, 2/17 at 3pm at the Steriti Rink. Learn more about Children of Addictions Week and see the full event flyer below. The week of Valentine’s Day was declared Children of Alcoholics Read More…
Month: February 2018
Tuesday’s Brief: Valentine’s Crafts & Cards, Adult Yoga, FOCCP Meeting, Dog Days
Things to know for Tuesday It’s Tuesday, February 13th and if you thought you could walk your dog in the North End without picking up after them…think again…as you might just have your picture blasted all over New England. Here’s what else you need to know for Tuesday… 10:30AM Valentine’s Crafts & Cards. Children are invited Read More…
Golden Goose Cafe Receives Residents Association Support for Liquor License and Evening Hours
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted 32-2 to support a request by the Golden Goose Café, 65 Atlantic Avenue that has applied to the City of Boston Licensing Board seeking a new malt, wine and cordials license with hours of operation from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week. The Golden Read More…
The Monstrosity of Dog Caca
Maybe this monstrosity will help raise awareness that there is dog caca all over this neighborhood! I mean everywhere. It’s unsanitary. I am on a mission to photograph someone leaving their poop behind so I can blast their picture all over New England. Don’t you ever even dare to look up while walking down the Read More…
Close the “Investor” Loophole in Short-Term Rentals (Airbnb), Say Downtown Civic Groups
The Alliance of Downtown Civic Organizations (ADCO) has released a report suggesting several changes to the Mayor’s proposed regulations of short-term rentals, most notably the elimination of investor-owned units. As you may recall, the proposed ordinance would set a 90-day limit for residential units rented on sites like AirBnB. The fee structure would separate short-term Read More…
North End & West End Students Earn Boston College High School Honors
The following Boston College High School students from the North End achieved High Honors for the second quarter: Christian Cattaneo 2018 Pietro Brocca 2021 Liam Walsh 2021 For High Honors a sophomore, junior, or senior must have at least a 3.80 quality point average and all grades ‘”C+” or higher. A freshman needs a 3.6 Read More…
ABCD Neighborhood Service Center Luncheon with North End Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
The ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) recently held a luncheon with the North End Rehabilitation and Health Care Center on Fulton Street for seniors to learn more about the center’s resources. Sami Almadi, Administrator/Executive Director; Jennifer Raymond, Director of Physician Relations and Network Development; and Amanda Glidwell, Director of Admissions came to Read More…
Boston Fire Responds to Commercial and Foster Streets
An impressive Boston Fire Department response was seen at approximately 9:30pm on Sunday night at a building located on Commercial Street at the corner of Foster Street. An apparent false alarm as all BFD vehicles departed within thirty minutes. Thanks to Brendan O’Brien for the update and images.
Monday’s Brief: Redesigned Robinson Tea Chest, Celebrating Carol Troxell, Community Meetings and Girl Scout Cookies
Things to know for Monday It’s Monday, February 12 and if you have Girl Scout cookie fever, then you best be sure not to miss today’s sale at Hanover and Cross streets intersection. The cookies are $5 per box and will be sold from 4:15-6:00PM. Here’s what else you need to know for the Week Read More…
North End Bank Robber Photo Posted by FBI
The photo of a suspect for the North End bank robbery on February 6th has been posted by the FBI Bank Robbery Task Force. Police officers responded at 3:40 p.m. on February 6th to Century Bank, 275 Hanover St. in Boston’s North End for a robbery in progress. On arrival, the bank teller reported an Read More…
Flooding & Climate Change Readiness – Seeking Data and Information
The Bomb Cyclone Storm of Jan. 4 left damage in its wet wake all along the local coast. You are invited to help others understand just where and how the North End experienced this storm. Our ability to educate ourselves more thoroughly about storm effects strengthens our sense of climate change readiness in the future. Read More…
Long-awaited Boston Harborwalk Map Made Possible with Public Mitigation Funds
Boston Harbor Now’s map-based, mobile-friendly database will help people find public spaces and amenities along the city’s waterfront By Katherine Adam and Boston Harbor Now The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) will direct mitigation funds from the Fan Pier development to the creation of the Boston Harbor Now Harborwalk Benefits Map and public waterfront Read More…












