I traveled into the North End, Boston and discovered Paul Revere Park – which has a wonderful statue of the patriot on horse back with Saint Stephen’s Church in the background. Very wet day to paint watercolors plein-air but we slog through it! 11×15” Richard Burke Jones
Month: June 2018
Thursday’s Brief: Don Giovanni, Best People-Watching Spots, Spectacle Island Fireworks, Gentle Yoga
Things to know for Thursday Today is Thursday, June 21 and be sure to tune in at noon today for a Facebook Live event on the WGBH News page for the latest installment of Inside Boston with Joe Mathieu. This week’s episode will focus on Boston’s historic North End neighborhood. Here’s what else you need Read More…
Carolyn Lynch Garden Opens at North End Greenway Park (Plus, Bench Swings are Back)
There is a new horticulture hotspot in the ‘hood! The Carolyn Lynch Garden debuted this month on the Greenway’s North End Parks showing off the completely restored public space. The garden is located on the south side of Hanover Street (also known as Parcel 10), across from the Haymarket Hotel site. This project follows 2015 improvements on Read More…
West End Museum Announces 2018-2019 Board; Recommits to Mission, Relevance in Today’s West End
The West End Museum is proud to announce its 2018-2019 Board of Directors. Two new members, Paul R. Senecal and Michael J. Gropman, join those re-elected to serve, including Board President Joe McDonald. In today’s ever-changing West End, the Board remains as committed as ever to the mission of collecting, preserving, and interpreting the history Read More…
Chairman of ADCO Ford Cavallari Breaks Down AirBnB Ordinance to Residents’ Association
Ford Cavallari, Chairman of the Alliance of Downtown Civic Organizations, explained the recently passed AirBnB ordinance at the June North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) meeting last Thursday. Watch the video above and follow along with this summary. This new ordinance essentially bans investors. If you are not a resident owner, you can’t have an Read More…
Photo: School Field Day at Puopolo Park (Grass vs Turf)
School field day at Puopolo Park, 80 degs 11:00 AM. 6/20. If this were artificial turf as proposed by Parks Dept the field would be about 120 degs. How usable would it be? Submitted by John Modzelewski. (Read previous letter here on grass vs turf.) “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Send in your photos Read More…
Cubs Win Out Over Tigers in Major League Championship Series
The Cubs have swept the Tigers in the best of three series, earning the title of 2018 Major League Champions.It has been said that the Tigers and Cubs have been rivals for as long as anyone can remember. Only a few players remain in the league today from days when a young and ambitious, Luigi Read More…
Free Fitness Classes on the Greenway
The Greenway Conservancy has announced their full lineup of free fitness classes for the summer. Mondays Zumba by the Wang YMCA, 5:30p-6:30p, July 2-August 27, Chinatown Park Tabata by Healthworks, 5:30p-6:15p, July 2-August 27, at High Street MSL Pilates Bootcamp, 6:30p-7:30p, 6/18, 7/16, 8/13, 9/10, at Hanover Street Tuesdays 90s Yoga Flow by Boston Health Read More…
Social Highlights This Week: National Cannoli Day, Swim Season, Neon Art & Flowers
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. Photos from Greenway Installation One of the best things about working in the North End is being so close to Boston’s Read More…
Opening Night for NEMPAC’s Opera Project: Mozart’s Don Giovanni
When: Thursday June, 21 and Saturday, June 23at 7:30 p.m. Where: The Great Hall at Faneuil Hall Tickets: $29 (adult), $65 (Front Row VIP Seating), $25 (students) available at www.nempacboston.org/tickets Event Details: The North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) Opera Project presents Mozart’s Don Giovanni on Thursday, June 21st and Saturday, June 23rd in Read More…
Here are the Pizza Makers for the 2018 Boston Pizza Festival
The 2018 Boston Pizza Festival is only a few weeks away. The second iteration of the festival will take place on July 7th and 8th at City Hall Plaza from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on both days. A complete list of vendors at the festival has been announced. Most are local to Boston and Read More…
North End Junior All-Stars Take on South Berwick in Scrimmage – June 28th
The North End Junior All Stars scrimmage game is set for 6:00 p.m. on June 28th, at Langone Park. We will be hosting the South Berwick, Maine 9 year-old Junior All Stars. They will be traveling down, some by rail to North Station, to take on our North End team. Gregg Sessler, Chef / Proprietor of CAVA tapas & wine Read More…












