After dark lantern tours of the Freedom Trail will be offered at 7 p.m. this fall on Thursdays from September 20 through October 25, and Saturdays from October 6 through October 27. The tour will visit some of the more haunted parts of Boston’s history including the Boston Massacre site, the former Old Gaol (Old Jail), Granary Read More…
One Salem Street resident began the moving process by making sure the bottom half of their mannequin made it safe and sound. While much of the North End was caught up in the merriment and festivities of the latest feast, others were preparing for a much less merry task – Boston move week. 75% of Read More…
Things to know for Monday Today is Monday, August 26th and if you’re a fan of craft beer, get ready for another beer garden to come to the city. Local brewery – Remnant Brewing – has officially started popping up at the Boston Public Market as of this past weekend, read more on Boston.com. Here’s Read More…
One year short of its centennial, the opening ceremonies at the 99th St. Anthony’s Feast were a spectacle for thousands of devotees of the patron saint. Always on the last weekend in August, the gold-adorned statue of San Antonio emerged to the faithful under the glory of confetti and streamers. A blessing by Fr. Antonio of St. Leonard Church was followed by a Read More…
The following are recent incidents reported by Boston Police District A-1 for the North End / Waterfront area. Liquor Violations / Possession of Class D Marijuana08/18/18 10:30 p.m.Police officers working the North End Feast Patrol stopped three minors at Commercial Street and Copp’s Hill Terrace. One of the teen suspects had a large Read More…
A feisty and determined 12u team selected out of the NEAA Majors Program stared down and defeated rivals Charlestown, in the semi-finals, and South Boston, in the finals to capture the 2018 Boston City Baseball League (BCBL) Championship. The North End team coached by Jon Larson, John Pezzuto and managed by Juli McHugh had a complete effort throughout the regular Read More…
This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured Italian feasts and festivities, bridge renovations, local events and more! Read on below to see the most popular articles from the past week. Feast of San Gennaro Comes to Boston’s North End, Sept. 21-23 A new feast is coming to Boston’s North End … the Feast of San Read More…
The sixth annual Illuminate the Harbor fireworks will kick off Labor Day weekend on Thursday, August 30th, beginning at 8:30 p.m. Boston Harbor Now, the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park, and the Wharf District Council have teamed up to bring Boston this spectacular display of fireworks. Suggested viewing locations include: Christopher Columbus Park, North End East Boston Read More…
The St. Lucy Society kicked off their 97th Feast on Thursday night in honor of Santa Lucia, St. Lucy, Vergine e’ Martire – Protectress of Eyesight. This is the second year the feast has been held on the Thursday night before the St. Anthony’s Feast and it appeared to bring out a nice crowd to the festivities. After Read More…
Things to know for Friday Today is Friday, August 24 and here’s what else you need to know for the weekend ahead… St. Anthony’s Feast. Festivities began Thursday evening with the Feast of Santa Lucia; now the fun continues all weekend with the Feast of Saint Anthony on Friday, Saturday & Sunday, see additional details here. Read More…
Here is an image you may have seen before! This shot of men lounging in the North End was taken by Jules Aarons, a local photographer who enjoyed capturing the day-to-day life of people in Boston. Note the Freedom Trail sign on the street post in the background. Aarons’ work dates over the course of three 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. Rat Situation on Rose Kennedy Greenway “Outrageous” “The rat infestation in the North End and Rose Kennedy Greenway Park at Hanover Street is outrageous. I have Read More…