Daily Briefs

Monday’s Brief: Whitey Bulger’s Personal Letters Auctioned Off, Boston Ballet Storytime, North End Balconies

Today is Monday, February 25 and March is less than a week away with St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner – here’s 11 ways to explore Irish Boston. Here’s what else you need to know for the week ahead… 10:30AM Boston Ballet Storytime at the North End Library. Children and families are welcomed once Read More…

Featured Government

State House Power Player: Interview with Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, Chair of Ways & Means [Part I]

At NorthEndWaterfront.com, we share a coincident tenure with that of State Representative Aaron Michlewitz, having founded this site during the campaign of the 2009 Special Election when he won the 3rd Suffolk District seat vacated by former Speaker Sal DiMasi. The district includes the Boston neighborhoods of the North End, Waterfront, Downtown, Chinatown and the Read More…

Police & Fire

Police Blotter: Theft From Vehicle; Car Mirror Damaged

The following are recent incidents reported by Boston Police District A-1 for the North End / Waterfront area. Vandalism02/16 – 02/18/19 12:56 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.Victim reports he parked his 2014 Mercedes M-class on Fleet Street. When he returned the next day, the driver’s side rear view mirror had been damaged. Larceny from Motor Vehicle02/09/19 Read More…

Community Featured

Weekly Top Reads: Affordable Housing Grants, News from Rep. Michlewitz and Councilor Edwards, Community Preservation Funding, City Construction Guidelines, ABCD Valentine’s Day Party

This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured affordable housing, government, community preservation funding, construction and local events. Read on below to see the most popular articles from the past week! Celebrating Boston’s Affordable Housing Funding Grants at North End’s Knights of Columbus Event Hundreds of new affordable housing units were funded throughout the city at Read More…

People

Obituary: Jean (Senna) Petrigno of Boston’s North End

Jean (Senna) Petrigno, 84 years old, of Boston’s North End, devoted wife of Frederick “Freddie” Petrigno for 65 years, passed away after a brief illness surrounded by her loving family. Jean was the cherished mother of Peter Petrigno and his wife Marie of Milford, NH, Frederick Petrigno, Jr. and his wife Doreen of Boston, her Read More…

Daily Briefs

Friday’s Brief: Best Brazilian Restaurants, EchoKids Concert & Workshop, Kids Guide to Paul Revere, Friday Films, Oral Health Workshop

Today is Friday, February 22 and here’s what else you need to know for this weekend… 9:30AM EchoKids Music Concert & Workshop at the North End Library. Want to introduce your child to the language of music? EchoKids will be hosting an educational workshop for children at the North End Library! During this event, children Read More…

Featured Meetings Real Estate

Residents Debate Dock Square Garage Redevelopment [Video]

Members of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) debated the proposed redevelopment at Dock Square Garage. Head of the group’s zoning committee, Victor Brogna, presented opposition to the height (00:00 in video) based primarily on the loss of the Greenway view corridor from Haymarket to the Custom House Tower. The current plan, shown Read More…

Announcements Event Notices

Family Design Day: Animal Habitats

February 23, 2019 | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Price: $10, $8 for Friends of BSA Space and BSA members, $2 MA EBT Card holders Where: BSA Space, 290 Congress Street, Boston Like us, animals need their own habitats, places and spaces where they can lead healthy, happy lives. Rabbits burrow into the ground, squirrels nest in treetops, fish cover Read More…

Featured Government Real Estate

Wharf District Council Learns About Freedom Wheel

Residents learned more about a proposed observation wheel at the end of Long Wharf on the Boston Harbor at the February Wharf District Council meeting. Boston Freedom Wheel, LLC is proposing a 200-foot observation wheel and plans include a 2 story café, outdoor seating. Brian Burke, of Boston Freedom Wheel, said they are in the Read More…

Event Notices Featured

A Weekend in Boston: Events Throughout the City February 22 – 24

Welcome to A Weekend in Boston, a weekly post about events occurring over the upcoming weekend throughout all of Boston. For events coming up in the North End, see the event calendar. For more information on each event, click on the event title. There are only 27 more days until spring! Do you think spring is Read More…

Announcements Community

North End Against Drugs Bingo Thank You!

North End Against Drugs (NEAD) would like to thank all of our friends, neighbors, family members and supporters for attending our annual Bingo fundraising event. Thanks to all who attended and those who provided gift certificates, donations, cookies etc, the event raised over $2,500 for events, programs, and activities for the youth and families of Read More…