Old North Church received the support of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) and Residents Association (NEWRA) regarding the use of community preservation act funds to make the Old North crypt handicap accessible. Rev. Stephen T. Ayres, Vicar and Old North Foundation Executive Director, presented the plans at the September 2018 community meetings. The Read More…
Month: September 2018
Tuesday’s Brief: Wharf Name Mystery Solved, ZLC meeting, Evening with Karma Kitaj
Things to know for Tuesday Today is Tuesday, September 25 and in less than one day, our question from yesterday’s brief has been answered! As the city is finalizing the North End wharf names on the map no one seemed to know the names of three wharves, but when we opened it up to the North End Read More…
Honoring St. Padre Pio, 50 Years After His Death [Procession Photos]
A procession honoring St. Padre Pio in recognition of the Feast Day which celebrates the 50th Anniversary of his passing was held on Sunday, September 23rd. Held in Boston’s North End, the U.S. Coast Guard color guard led the procession with family and friends of organizers Anna D’Amore Sirignano and Natalina Tizzano D’Amore. A blood Read More…
Neighborhood Photo: September Sunsets Over the City
Sunday night’s sunset was one of the best of the season. These panorama’s were shared by Nicola & Suzanne Santamaria. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Send in your photos using our Submit a Post form, via email to info@northendwaterfront.com or tag @northend.waterfront on Instagram. Please include a caption or story telling us Read More…
7 Fun Things You Must Do in Boston
If you’re an outdoor person, then Boston is the place to be. There are lots of local things to do in Boston. It has several public parks where on special occasions you will see the beautiful ducklings which are dressed according to different seasons. This is one of the most beautiful sights around the park. Read More…
Monday’s Brief: Al Natale’s Last Concert, City Council Meeting on Homelessness, Mental Health & Recovery
Things to know for Monday Today is Monday, September 24th and we have a question for you that has even managed to stump the U.S. Coast Guard. As the city is finalizing the North End wharf names on the map no one, we mean NO ONE, knows the names of these three wharves. Do we make Read More…
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 San Gennaro on Hanover Street in Boston’s North End on September 21 through 23, 2018. A newly created statue of Saint Gennaro by the sculptor Ettore Marinelli was revealed just weeks after it was blessed by Pope Francis in person at the Vatican. With near perfect Read More…
Workshop Encourages Residents to Advocate for Chapter 91 Waterfront Rights
The Conservation Law Foundation held a forum on September 20th about the role of Chapter 91 in protecting Boston’s waterfront, sponsored by the local group, We Are Boston’s Waterfront. “We want to educate as many residents as we can on these principles so you can be an advocate in your own neighborhood,” said Deanna Moran, Read More…
Nazzaro Center Small Fry Basketball Registration
There’s still time to register for the Nazzaro Community Center Small Fry Basketball league! The season will begin Thursday, November 8th for 13-16 year olds; Saturday November 10th for 5-12 year olds. The age groups will play on the following days: Ages 5/6 (instructional) scheduled for Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Ages 7-9 (junior varsity) scheduled Read More…
Zoning, Licensing & Construction Committee Sept. 25 Agenda: 276-282 Hanover Street
The September Zoning, Licensing and Construction (ZLC) Committee meeting will be held Tuesday, September 25 at 7 p.m. at the Mariners House. This month’s agenda features the building at 276-282 Hanover Street that was damaged by a major fire in November 2017. Federal Investments, Inc. has applied to change the occupancy from 16 residential units to Read More…
Weekly Top Reads: Citizens Bank Opposed, New Order Sons & Daughters of Italy, Friends of the North End Reunion, 279 North Street Deferred, Casarecce Ristorante Opening, Family Pride Day Photos
This week’s top reads on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured real estate, local groups, new businesses and family activities! Read on below to see the most popular articles from the past week. Controversy Continues at Cross Street Plaza; Residents Association (NEWRA) Opposes Citizens Bank Members of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted to oppose a petition Read More…
Weekend Brief: Early Cannon Warning, San Gennaro Feast, September Films, Remembering Street Corner Society
Things to know for Friday Today is Friday, September 21 and the Boston National Historical Park has announced an early cannon warning for the USS Constitution who will be making a turn around in honor of Gold Star Families and local educators. Here’s what else you need to know for this weekend… San Gennaro Feast Read More…












