Check out this old photo of Rowes Wharf from 1960! The building shown above was torn down by the Boston Redevelopment Authority not long after this photo was taken, and was rebuilt into the iconic Rowes Wharf we know today. See the photo of the remodel in 1988 shown below. The similarities between the two Read More…
The ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) held its annual Thanksgiving luncheon on Friday, November 16th. The turnout was impressive, with nearly 70 seniors from both the North End and West End neighborhoods enjoying a hearty meal of turkey, stuffing, potatoes, corn, salad, and more. There was still plenty of room for pumpkin Read More…
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Boston Groundwater Trust Executive Director Christian Simonelli presented an update on the Trust’s work monitoring the city’s groundwater levels at the November Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) meeting. Boston Groundwater Trust (BGwT) was established in 1986 to monitor groundwater levels in the city where there are wood piling supported buildings to make sure water levels remain above these Read More…
“Mighty Quinn” is fighting for his life. His family is trying to get Quinn to Children’s Hospital for his care. Quinn is the godchild of North End / Waterfront resident Carmela Laurella who adds, “Nicole and her husband were not comfortable asking for help but then realized they needed to humble themselves for Quinn’s sake. Read More…
Mayor Walsh stopped in Boston Barber in the North End for a cut before the Thanksgiving holiday. Owner Robert Dello Russo said, “Just taking care of one of our loyal clients. Although he tries to blend in with the rest of the regulars. This is no regular guy. This is our Mayor, always a great Read More…
The Eliot School’s Middle School debate team received several team and individual placements in a competition against 16 other middle schools around the city last Saturday. The Boston Debate League said they are excited to watch the team continue to improve over the rest of the season. Principal Traci Griffith expressed a special thank you Read More…
Lisa Armstrong witnessed this beautiful fall sunrise from the Mariner on Commercial Street. Now that Daylight Savings Time is over, you have to be an early riser to catch these scenes! “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Send in your photos via email to info@northendwaterfront.com or tag @northend.waterfront on Instagram. Please include a caption or story telling us Read More…
Things to know for Wednesday Today is Wednesday, November 21 – one of the busiest travel days of the entire year. Whether you’re traveling for tomorrow’s Thanksgiving holiday, or staying put in the city, we wish you and your loved ones safe travels. Notable News Found Elsewhere: Reducing Plastic Bags in the City of Boston Read More…
The Knights of Columbus received a warm welcome at the November 2018 North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) where a voice vote of acclamation was made in support of the 23 new senior affordable housing units at 41 N. Margin Street in Boston’s North End. The Knights of Columbus (Ausonia Council #1513) would also have just Read More…
Earlier this month, City Councilor Lydia Edwards spoke at both the North End Residents’ Association and North End Neighborhood Council November meetings to propose a new solution to the North End’s persistent trash problems – a voluntary clean streets program run by a local non-profit. With this program, tenants, landlords and businesses could donate on Read More…
Now in its seventh year, the Gingerbread Design Competition is a fun and tasty way to highlight the delicious talents of Boston landscape and architecture firms. While challenging designers to explore a new medium, this sweet event also raises funds for community design programs of the BSA Foundation and the Community Design Resource Center. As in previous Read More…