Tuesday evening’s snowstorm brought snow, sleet, rain and high winds to the North End / Waterfront. It was unpleasant to commute in, but it certainly looks pretty in this photo. The Valentine-themed trellis lights add a purple glow to the blowing snow at Christopher Columbus Park. Photo submitted by Bob Somerville. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature Read More…
Today is Tuesday, February 12 and if you’re still trying to nail down plans for Valentine’s Day, Pauli’s is offering a $3,000 special Valentine’s Day burger… that comes with a 7/8 carat diamond engagement ring for your significant other. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 6:00PM Nazzaro Center Petition at Landmarks Commission. Read More…
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. Compost Bins Overflowing at Nazzaro Center “The compost (not trash) at the Nazzaro Community Center in the North End of Boston is overflowing, people are trying Read More…
The Boston Landmarks Commission will take up a petition to protect the North End’s Nazzaro Center building (30 N. Bennet St.) on Tuesday, February 12 at 6 pm. The meeting will be held at Boston City Hall, 1 City Hall Plaza, Boston. The public hearing will be in room 900, on the 9th floor. Residents Read More…
A two-hour ferry tour of the Boston Harbor will offer panoramic city views with insightful discussions of the harbor’s history and the many changes impacting its future. The public tour on Saturday, February 16, 2019 is sponsored by Friends of the Boston Harborwalk (FBHW) and Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands. The tour will depart Read More…
St. John School is hosting their fifth annual wine dinner on Thursday, March 7 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. at Lucca Restaurant & Bar, 226 Hanover Street. All are invited for this five-course dinner with wine pairings generously donated by Lucca Restaurant & Bar and V. Cirace & Son Liquor, Inc. Tickets are $150 per person with Read More…
The North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) has announced their annual “Amore” Concert Dinner will take place on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 7 p.m. at Ristorante Lucia (415 Hanover Street) in Boston’s North End. This annual winter favorite returns for its 8th year and will combine a three-course Italian dinner paired with Read More…
Today is Monday, February 11 and February school vacation week is right around the corner. If you’re looking for something fun to do with the kids during the break, be sure to check out Movies at the Marketplace – a free movie series at Faneuil Hall. Here’s what else you need to know for the Read More…
Boston Police District A-1 provided North End / Waterfront residents an update on recent neighborhood crime incidents, summarized below, at the February 2019 North End Public Safety Meeting. *Salem St. Brawl Update: 2/5/19 (post-parade): Twelve suspects have been identified by police. Suspects to meet with police this upcoming week, to be charged with an affray. Additional Read More…
The Friends of Cutillo Park have been working with the Parks Department to get a new, park-like trash barrel that was installed last Friday next to the basketball court at the Park, located on Stillman Street in the North End. The previous lone trash barrel in Cutillo Park, which was a 55-gallon drum, was recently Read More…
Looking for something fun to do over February School Vacation Week? Faneuil Hall Marketplace is hosting “Movies at the Marketplace” from Monday, February 18 to Thursday, February 21, 2019. During “Movies at the Marketplace” there will be four free movies starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Lower Rotunda of the Quincy Market building. All movies Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, February 11, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. at the Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet Street. At this month’s meeting, the Council will hear a petition for Chase Bank to open a retail bank and possible cafe at 50 Salem Street, formerly Read More…