Join the North End Library for the holiday edition of their Friday film series on December 7 and 14 beginning at 1pm.
Month: December 2018
North End Ice Rink Stirs Memories of Stephen Steriti
Every time I drive by the Stephen Steriti Ice Rink in Boston’s North End, my mind wanders back to the spring of 1965 and meeting Stephen who, smiling, motioned toward me at Bova’s Bakery, excited to tell me of his enlistment in the Army. He knew I had been recently discharged from my tour in Read More…
Sunday! 47th Annual North End Christmas Parade on December 9
The 47th Annual North End Christmas Parade is scheduled for Sunday, December 9, starting at 1:00 p.m. when Santa Claus arrives by helicopter at North End Park (Puopolo Field).
Old North Church Christmas Concert Sunday December 9
The annual Christmas concert at Old North Church will be Sunday, December 9 at 5 p.m. See full event details in the flyer below.
Weekend Brief: People’s Guide to the Harbor, Tintoretto and Vince, Pearl Harbor Anniversary
Things to know for Friday Today is Friday, December 7 and here’s what you need to know for this weekend… Anniversary of Pearl Harbor Attack. The attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese was a surprise military strike against the United States naval base on the morning of December 7, 1941. The attack led to the Read More…
First Annual Winter Wonderland Brings Holiday Joy to the Nazzaro Center
The First Annual North End Winter Wonderland event was a hit at the Nazzaro Center. The courtyard was decorated by Steven “Virgil” Virgilio with a big outdoor Christmas tree and life-size decorations and lights, courtesy of DePasquale Ventures. Thank you Mayor @marty_walsh for helping the @BCYFcenters Nazzaro Center light the tree at their Winter Wonderland party Read More…
What’s The 311? Uber Eats Blocks Traffic, Hanover St. Antenna Pole Follow-Up, Needle Found at Langone Park
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. Uber Eats Driver Idling in the Middle of Salem Street “This Uber eats vehicle was [idling] in the middle of the street. We need enforcement in Read More…
Thursday’s Brief: Airbnb Bill Optimism, Save the Harbor, Neighborhood Night, Toys for Tots Fundraiser, Public Safety Meeting, West End Demolition
Things to know for Thursday Today is Thursday, December 6. Here’s a joke from local comedy writer Ben Alper to start your day: “According to a UMass poll, Massachusetts is heading in the right direction – north, to buy stuff in tax-free New Hampshire” – Ben Alper. Here’s what else you need to know for Read More…
Pressley Says Goodbye to Boston City Council as She Prepares for Congress
City Councilor Ayanna Pressley said her goodbyes at the Boston City Council meeting on Wednesday afternoon. Pressley is getting ready to leave the council for Congress in January. She has been on the Boston City Council for 8 years, serving with 25 councilors and under two mayors. Pressley made national news in the September primary elections Read More…
Trinity Martignetti Receives Good Neighbor Award
Trinity Martignetti was presented with the November Good Neighbor Recognition Award for her efforts in keeping the North End neighborhood clean. Trinity is pictured above receiving the award from Recognition Chair Janet Gilardi. Trinity works diligently at helping to keep her section of Prince Street as clean as possible! She thanked NEWRA for the award and hopes that her Read More…
Koukla Salon Grand Opening on Salem Street
Open invitation to all our neighbors to celebrate our Grand Opening of our new location on Salem Street!
“Snow Show” Dance Performance at the Nazzaro Center [Photos]
On Monday December 3rd, 2018 the Nazzaro Center put on Snow Show – an evening of dance performed by members of the Nazzaro’s youth program under the dual direction of Alana Chipman & Kelsey Whipple. Nazzaro Center Director Stephen Siciliano would like to give a special thanks to all the children who participated and especially to Read More…