Casarecce Ristorante will soon open at the former Pinkberry location at 283-285 Hanover Street. The owners of Pellino’s Ristorante purchased this property last year and received support from the Residents’ Association in January to renovate the location to a 30-seat Italian restaurant with fresh pasta made on the premises. Pinkberry lasted just three years at Read More…
The Witch City Horror Film Festival (WCHFF) debuts at Cinema Salem in Salem, MA on Saturday, October 27, 2018, to celebrate local and regional independent horror film and filmmakers, the modern innovation of the horror genre and soon-to-be cult classics. Submissions for horror feature films, documentaries and shorts will be considered from now through Friday, Read More…
On Saturday, September 15th, 152 North Enders celebrated the 46th annual reunion of the Friends of the North End at the Sons of Italy in Winchester. A wonderful and heartwarming ambiance permeated the hall as old friends convened to reminisce about a cherished boyhood and a unique neighborhood. Special thanks to Sam Viscione and Arthur Lauretano Read More…
Things to know for Wednesday Today is Wednesday, September 19 and here’s what else you need to know for today… 9:30AM Family Music Makers with NEMPAC Starts! NEMPAC Fall Session of Family Music Makers begins at Lincoln Wharf Condo, 357 Commercial Street. This 45-minute weekly class offering on Wednesdays at either 9:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Read More…
It was another heated community meeting regarding the proposed building and tenants at Cross Street Plaza. Charter Cross Street LLC, an affiliate of Charter Realty at 198 Hanover Street, filed with the Boston Zoning Board of Appeal to change the legal occupancy at the property to include a Citizens Bank with an ATM. The tenant Read More…
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation released final numbers for the Longfellow Bridge renovation project earlier this week, and both time and price came in over budget. As reported by the Boston Globe, the cost came to $305.5 million, up from a budgeted $303.7 million, and the timeline came to five years, up from an estimated Read More…
The North End Historical Society, along with the North End Branch Library, invite you to a presentation by Jerome Krase about America’s Little Italies on Wednesday, September 19, at 6 p.m. Jerry Krase has spent nearly fifty years visiting and photographing dozens of places in America and a few foreign cities that boasted about having an Read More…
The Boston Planning & Development Agency will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, September 19 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 41 North Margin Street (Knights of Columbus Hall). The proponent seeks to convert this building into a five-story, mixed-use development that would contain 23 senior affordable housing units and a renovated Knights of Read More…
Things to know for Tuesday Today is Tuesday, September 18 and if you only had 24 hours in Boston, where would you recommend eating? Check out Eater Boston‘s how-to guide for the best way to eat your way through Boston in 24 hours. Here’s what else you need to know for today… Notable News: 10 Events Read More…
September Newsletter from City Councilor Lydia Edwards: The diversity of our neighborhoods is a blessing – as we wrap summer and turn into fall, I’ve been fortunate to join events celebrating the Italian, Mexican, and Salvadoran communities among others, congratulate new citizens on finishing their journey, and meet with constituents about issues ranging from rats to redevelopment plans. At City Hall, Read More…
Luigi Natale and Andrew Battaglia presented the new North End Order Sons & Daughters of Italy in America (OSIA) to council members and attendees at the Neighborhood Council September meeting. The Order was originally started in the North End in 1905. It’s an Italian-American 501c3 charitable organization that preserves history and culture. Luigi and Andrew, Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) met for their monthly meeting on September 13, 2018. The meeting started with a series of community reports, shown in the above video. Follow along or jump to subjects of interest using this summary timeline. (00:00) Welcome and introductions – NEWRA President Mary McGee (01:50) Chapter 91 Educational Read More…