The Boston Architectural College (BAC)’s Gateway Program, which gives architecture students a chance to get real-life experience working on projects out in the community, is conducting a study of the potential mixed-use scenarios for the current Nazzaro Center building. Architect Killion Mokwete presented an overview of the Gateway Program and what the study will entail Read More…
Today is Wednesday, March 20 and Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty has pulled together a guide of where to go, what to see and what to eat in Boston’s North End, with quotes for the North End’s own Toni Gilardi, see more here. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 8:30AM Harbor Use Public Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted 30-4 to oppose a petition to build a fourth floor addition and private roof deck at 2 Snelling Place at their March meeting. Attorney Dan Toscano presented on behalf of Bharat Mirchadini, who was not at the meeting and does not currently reside at the property. Read More…
The National Braille Press (NBP) will host a children’s braille book reading at the North End Library featuring North End resident and Boston Marathon runner Erin Connors on Tuesday, April 2 from 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Connors ran the Boston Marathon for NBP in 2013, but was unable to finish due to the bombings. She is Read More…
The City of Boston hosted a poster session last week to introduce the Climate Ready North End and Downtown projects. This is part of the Climate Ready Boston initiative to prepare Boston for the long-term impacts of climate change and rising sea levels. The open poster session had information for attendees to learn about the projects, talk Read More…
The Saint Joseph Society presented their annual feast table in honor of their patron saint on St. Joseph’s Day, celebrated March 19th. Fr. Antonio performed the blessing and of course, St. Joseph zeppole were served for dessert! Here are photos from the event, thanks to Gerri Palladino. Photos by Gerri Palladino.
March 19 is Saint Joseph’s Day! Devotees will celebrate the Feast of Saint Joseph by attending church services and perhaps enjoying a famous Italian zeppole from one of the North End pastry shops. In both Catholic and Protestant traditions, Joseph is regarded as the patron saint of workers and is associated with various feast days. Pope Pius IX declared him to be 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. North End Nails Allegedly Venting “Toxic Fumes” Through its Building *Note: This case has been closed due to a duplication of an existing case (since deleted Read More…
Today is Tuesday, March 19 and here’s what else you need to know for today… St. Joseph’s Day 10:00AM Public Hearing on Establishing Equitable Regulation of the cannabis industry. Members of the public are cordially invited to attend and testify in the Iannella Chamber at 1 City Hall Square Fifth floor on an ordinance establishing Read More…
Sign up for this Innovative Italian Summer Camp that will be held at the Dante Alighieri Society of Cambridge, the week August 19, 2019. Contact mgmotta@casit.org or rschino@casit.org.
Patricia Trainor O’Malley of Haverhill to be Honored; Event to Feature Dramatic Reading, Exhibit, Music & More Of the 23 ethnic groups that lived harmoniously in the old West End of Boston, Irish immigrants and their descendants represented one of the three largest (the others being Jewish and Italian). As it has since 2016, The Read More…
The Boston City Council approved projects for the community preservation act. The Community Preservation Act (CPA) provides funds for acquisition, creation, preservation and enhancement of open space, historic resources and affordable housing in Boston. The City of Boston voted in favor of the act in 2016 with 74 percent of residents voting for CPA. This Read More…