To celebrate the Easter holiday, Faneuil Hall Marketplace will host its popular annual Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 11:30am. Participants will pick up their Easter basket and clue sheet outside in the South Market to find out which businesses are hiding all the candy filled eggs. If you find one Read More…
Month: March 2018
Petruzziello’s “The Love Fool” Book Launch at Massimino’s
Author Lorenzo Petruzziello invites you to celebrate the publication of his debut novel The Love Fool hosted by Massimino’s Cucina Italiana on Monday, March 26th at 6:30pm. This will be a night of great food and conversation. Massimino’s will be providing some of their classic Italian specialties. Wine and cocktails will also be available. Lorenzo Read More…
Historic Neighborhood Photo: Hancock Tavern
Check out this week’s old photo of Hancock Tavern from the year 1900. Although the tavern no longer exists today, it was originally located in a narrow alley between Faneuil Hall, Congress Street and State Street, known as Corn Court. As rumor has it, the upstairs of the restaurant was home to the beginnings of Read More…
Thursday’s Brief: Fiber Arts, North End Against Drugs Family Dinner and Discussion, Author Talk
Things to know for Thursday Today is Thursday, March 15 and if you’re looking for a place to stay for the upcoming Boston Marathon, you better take a look at all your options before selecting an Airbnb. A recent report by AirbnbWATCH claims an apartment in downtown Boston that is normally rented for $77 a Read More…
Friends of the North End Library Spring Fling
Spring Is Coming to the North End! On Thursday, March 22nd, the Friends of the North End Library will hold their annual Spring Fling! This year the neighborhood get together will be held at the relaxing Living Room at 101 Atlantic Avenue from 6:30pm to 9:00pm. Enjoy appetizers and music with your neighbors. Dress code is Read More…
Neighborhood Council Votes Against Going Bananas Malt & Wine License
Frank Scire and his attorney Rashi Mangalick petitioned the North End Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) for support of a new malt and wine license at Going Bananas at the March NEWNC meeting. The council voted 6-1 in opposition to the license. Frank Scire, owner of Going Bananas, said he wants to offer a small, limited Read More…
North End Athletic Association Dodgers Are Ready to Play Baseball
With the first day of spring right around the corner, the North End Athletic Association (NEAA) Dodgers are gearing up for another great summer of baseball! This season the Dodgers will put two traveling All-Star teams on the field. The first team will be made up of players age 15 and under. This team will play in the RBI Read More…
Historical Book Written by North End Bocce Champion Carmine Vittoria
Bocce champion of the North End, Carmine Vittoria, has written a historical book, Bitter Chicory to Sweet Espresso. The book is an account of World War II in the Naples, Italy area, as seen from a child’s perspective. To learn more about the book, visit Carmine’s website: www.cvittoria.com.
Social Highlights This Week: A Lot of Snow with a Taste of Spring
Check out our weekly social media highlights from residents, visitors, and more in the area. To be featured, tag us @northend.waterfront on Instagram, @northendboston on Twitter, @northendwaterfront on Facebook. Use hashtags #northendboston or #bostonwaterfront. Snowy Highlights https://www.instagram.com/p/BgMdMUrgvmk/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/BgJkc_9AGcP/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/BgFN9lmh1yW/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/BgEzHPcA9pX/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/BgEIHAunJmb/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 A Taste of Spring https://www.instagram.com/p/BgKG9hbHnkn/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 Furry Feature of the Week: https://www.instagram.com/p/BgES4OshCsm/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 [hr] While you’re Read More…
Bike Share Expansion Open Houses to Discuss New Bike Stations
The Boston Transportation Department (BTD) will host eleven open houses this spring to finalize plans for more than 70 new bike share stations in the City. Boston residents are encouraged to drop in to an open house and share comments in person. An online survey is also available at: www.boston.gov/bike-share- expansion. The closest open house to Read More…
Wednesday’s Brief: Changing Shape of Boston, Charlotte Cushman Talk, Anti-Gun Violence Rally Still A Go, 200,000 Without Power
Things to know for Wednesday Today is Wednesday, March 13 and if being cooped up after yet another Nor’easter has got you itching to get out of the house…check out Phantom Gourmet’s great 8 places to eat in the North End. Here’s what else you need to know for Wednesday… RESCHEDULED: The Changing Shape of Boston Read More…
Neighborhood Council Votes in Support of 38 Fleet Street Addition
The North End Waterfront Neighborhood Council voted 7-0 in support of Chris Fiumara’s proposal to add a two-story addition to 38 Fleet Street. Fiumara, the building owner, and his mother Maria attended the meeting represented by Attorney George Morancy. The building construction would change the building’s occupancy from a three-family to a five-family dwelling. Currently Read More…












