The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration and USS Constitution commemorated the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War on Friday, May 18. Photo submitted by Vinnie Marasa. The USS Constitution visited Fort Independence in Southie where it fired a 21-gun salute at the South Boston Vietnam Memorial. She then returned to her berth at Pier 1 in the Charlestown Navy Yard. Read More…
Things to know for Friday Today is Friday, May 19 and we hope you’ve been practicing your underhand toss because the 3rd annual charity Cornhole Classic is taking place this Sunday at the Living Room. Purchase a walk-in ticket if available or just stop by to cheer on the teams! More information here. Here’s what else Read More…
Thank You Words cannot express the feelings and emotions of realizing the honor, privilege and pride of working with North End families for almost half a century has finally come to an end. To all who attended my retirement party on May 9 and to all who couldn’t make it but wanted to be there, Read More…
Jesse Brackenbury, Executive Director of Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy, provided updates on the new Business Improvement District (BID) and the Carolyn Lynch Garden at the May Residents’ Association meeting. Jesse spoke first about the Greenway BID (00:43). MassDOT has historically provided about 40% of the Greenway budget and the Conservancy handles the other 60%. That 40% Read More…
In honor of the Celtics making it to the playoffs this year, this week’s photo is of the team playing the New York Knicks back in 1972, just a few years before the famous Larry Bird came along. Did you know that our team itself is historic? The Celtics were actually founded in 1946 as one 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. Sinkhole Found on Edge of Salem Street “Opening in the street in front of 172 Salem St. in the North End. Trash beginning to collect in Read More…
Things to know for Thursday Today is Thursday, May 17 and here’s what you need to know for today… 5:30PM NEMPAC Music Theatre Troupe Presents: The Sound of Music. Join NEMPAC at the Improv Asylum at 216 Hanover Street for their performance of The Sound of Music. 6:30PM Jewish Heritage Night at the West End Museum. Read More…
Candidates for the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) introduced themselves at this week’s meeting in preparation for the Saturday election on May 19th. View the video above to hear from the following five candidates, in ballot order: 1 – Joel “Jodi” Faller 2 – Patrick Bova 3 – John Pregmon (i) 4 – Brett Read More…
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. Classic Views https://www.instagram.com/p/Bir9GmaBXoM/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/BiwpVl6h6P4/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bip9QqiBvEV/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 Original Perspective https://www.instagram.com/p/BiyX0cGg2Wx/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/BixsRhYBOVz/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bio9YpFnv1D/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 Seeing between the buildings… https://www.instagram.com/p/BiyMQk8ji6b/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/BiyPmnzhRBC/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/BixjNrzgQB4/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/BixAQxJlh-a/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 Furry Feature: https://www.instagram.com/p/BikiLdsAKkX/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 Read More…
With work being done on Cross Street and the Blue Bikes station installed for the season, there is little room for pedestrians to walk along this busy section of the North End. Photo submitted by Janine Coppola. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Send in your photos using our Submit a Post form, via email to info@northendwaterfront.comor Read More…
The good news: If you were at the Garden for Game 2 on Tuesday night, the Celtics took down the Cavs for the win, 107 -94, now ahead 2-0 in the Eastern Conference finals. The bad news: If you were not at the game, but just living in the North End / Waterfront or Downtown Read More…
Things to know for Wednesday Today is Wednesday, May 16 and this upcoming weekend Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park opens with a day of free ferry service to Georges and Spectacle Islands, continue reading. Here’s what else you need to know for Wednesday… 6:30PM Adult Book Discussion: An Officer and a Spy. Join Read More…