Daily Briefs

Monday’s Brief: Fancy Dollar Bites, Haymarket Circa 1969, Sidewalk Scavenger Walk

Things to know for Monday Today is Monday, October 1 and fall is in the air. Here’s what else you need to know for the week ahead… Notable News: 12 restaurants where you can get food for a dollar From oysters to tacos and tater tots, Boston.com has pulled together a list of 12 restaurants around Read More…

Featured Sports

Corner Café Rules North End Softball Again

The Corner Café, for the eighteenth time in 22 years, took home the North End Men’s Softball Championship. The Corner was the #1 seed in the playoffs after a 15-1-1 regular season. The team blends the talents of longtime stars like Steve “Donuts” Passatempo, Andrew Madden, Anthony Coppola, Vince DiNictolis, Mike Unwin and Michael Murphy Read More…

Featured Police & Fire

Police Blotter: Breaking and Entering at Two Residences

The following are recent incidents reported by Boston Police District A-1 for the North End / Waterfront area. Breaking and Entering Residence09/26/18     7:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.Victim reports she returned home after being out and found her Garden Court Street residence front door locked by an inside chain lock. Police Officers responded and Read More…

Arts & Culture Event Notices

Italian Heritage Month Kicks Off October 1st

October is  Italian Heritage Month! The annual kickoff will be Monday, October 1 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the House Chamber, 3rd Floor of the State House. The event is free and open to the public. The Honorable Robert DeLeo, Speaker of the House of Representatives will serve as master of ceremonies for the impressive program Read More…

Community Featured

Weekly Top Reads: Feast of San Gennaro, St. Padre Pio Procession, Fishing Boat Murder, North End Autumn, Chapter 91 Waterfront Rights & Preserving Boston’s Wood Pilings

This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured Saint processions, crime, real estate, and some local history. Read on below to see the most popular articles from the past week. First Feast of San Gennaro in Boston’s North End Features Classy Entertainment and Italian Food (Photos) Italian feast food and entertainment headlined the first annual Feast of Read More…

Event Notices

Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, September 30th

Join clergy and friends from the Old North Church along with RUFF on Sunday, September 30 at 1:30 p.m. at the North End Dog Park on Prince Street for the annual Blessing of the Animals in honor of St. Francis Day. All creatures great and small are welcome and will receive an individual blessing. We Read More…

Daily Briefs

Weekend Brief: One Congress Construction Starts Next Summer, September Films, World War II Book Talk, NEMPAC Reception and Concert

Things to know for Friday Today is Friday, September 28 and we’re just under a week away from the Saint Francis Transitus and Feast Day celebrations, read more and see the full schedule here.  Here’s what else you need to know for this weekend… 1:00PM September Films: Back to School. Join the North End Branch Read More…

Community Featured

What’s The 311? Commercial Truck Parked on Sidewalk, Light Out at Christopher Columbus Park, and A Broken Sidewalk on Prince Street

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. Commercial Vehicle Blocks Sidewalk “Why is it okay for a commercial contractor truck to completely block a sidewalk? I nearly got hit trying to see if Read More…

Photos & Videos Schools

Historic Neighborhood Photo: North Bennet Street School

Take a look at this photo of the North Bennet Street School back in 1892! The school was originally known as the North End Industrial Home and first opened as a settlement house for immigrants. Since the schools founding, it has been known for its vocational training for students. Although the type of classes offered at the Read More…

Health & Environment Real Estate

Underneath Boston: A City Built on Wood Piles Preserved by Groundwater

Boston Groundwater Trust (BGwT) has been working underneath the scenes to preserve the structural integrity of Boston since 1986, monitoring groundwater levels to be sure the wood pilings holding up businesses and homes in several neighborhoods remain strong. To understand the importance of BGwT, one must look all the way back to 1630, when Boston Read More…

Announcements Event Notices

Gymnastics and Boot Camp at the Nazzaro Center

The Nazzaro Community Center has announced two new programs for the North End / Waterfront community this Fall. Gymnastics (ages 6-12) Where: Nazzaro Center Gym When: Thursdays from September 27 – November 15th 3:30 – 4:15 p.m. for kids ages 6-8 4:15 – 5:00 p.m. for kids ages 9-12 Cost: $100 for 8 sessions How to register: Please Read More…

Business Community People

Greenway Business Improvement District Members Elect Board of Directors

The Greenway Business Improvement District (BID) today announced the election of a nine-member board of directors comprising representatives of properties along the Rose Kennedy Greenway. These members will serve terms ranging from one to three years, working in partnership with the Greenway Conservancy, MassDOT, and the City of Boston to protect and enhance the park Read More…