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. It feels like spring weather might really be here! It felt so Read More…
Month: April 2019
Boston City Council Discusses Ward Changes for Elections
The City of Boston election department is considering developing sub-precincts in an effort to create more efficient and smoother election days. Boston City Council held a hearing this week to discuss the possibility of creating these new sub-precincts. According to Commissioner of Election Department Dion Irish, there are some major population disparities within different wards Read More…
DAVIDSAGGIO Photography: North End Resident, Veteran-owned Studio Launches!
North End resident David Saggio recently launched DAVIDSAGGIO Photography, a Veteran-owned studio specializing in headshots and high key portraits. The studio is focused on making clients look their best for the world to see – an authentic and genuine look that brings to life the real person. “Your headshot is the first thing most people Read More…
North End Ski Club Takes 21st Annual Trip to Killington
Thanks to the generosity of State Representative Aaron Michlewitz and Billy Stoddard of the Police Athletic League, 82 members of the North End ski club were able to continue a tradition that goes back 21 years – their annual weekend spring ski trip to Killington Mountain in Vermont. Meteorological speaking, it was a spring trip, but the 18 inches of powder Read More…
Thursday’s Brief: Shop & Nibble, Books in Bloom, Neighborhood Night, International Poetry Night
Today is Thursday, April 4 and the nicer weather is on its way! Be sure to check out Boston.com’s list of 10 things to do this weekend including the North End Shop and Nibble event, read more here. Here’s what else you need to know for today… Books in Bloom Spring Open House. Drop in Read More…
Reader Poll: What Type of Business Do We Need in the North End / Waterfront?
There are a few vacant storefronts in the neighborhood including most of Cross Street plaza and, prior to the building being condemned, the former 7-Eleven on the corner of Hanover and Commercial Streets. This is leading folks to discuss what different types of businesses could fill these spaces in the North End and Waterfront. What Read More…
Mayor’s Column: High-Quality Pre-Kindergarten for All
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh On April 2nd, we made a promise: in five years, Boston will achieve high-quality Universal Pre-Kindergarten for every four-year-old in the city. In the last five years, we’ve added 750 pre-K seats that are high-quality, and proven to close the achievement gap. Now, we’re going to be investing $15 million Read More…
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Tresca on May 1st
Welcome and Reception – 6:30 PassportBlanco, aperol, bitters, brut rose, orange peelSmall Bites Tasting – 7:30 Prickly Pear MargaritaAnejo, pear, jalapeno, charred pineapple Fish Taco’sPan fried local cod, cabbage slaw, pickled onions, chipotle sour cream, soft tortilla Casamigos FlightBlanco, Reposado, Anejo Street Corn SaladGrilled ancho chile corn, cotija, fresh lime, grilled shrimp In FashionReposado, bitters, Read More…
Social Highlights This Week: Sweet Treats and Harborwalk Scenes
Check out our weekly social media highlights from residents and visitors in the area. To be featured, tag us @northend.waterfront on Instagram, @northendboston on Twitter, @northendwaterfront on Facebook. Use hashtags #northendboston or #bostonwaterfront. Sweet Treats Harborwalk Scenes Furry Feature
North End Public Library April Events
Join the North End branch of the Boston Public Library for a great lineup of events in April 2019. There will be events for seniors, teens and children including movies, games and author talks. Join the library this weekend, April 4 – 6, for library tours for their spring open house. See the full calendar Read More…
Wednesday’s Brief: Running with a Mission, FOCCP Social, Books in Bloom
Today is Wednesday, April 3 and if you’re on the hunt for a new job, be sure to stop by the Fratelli Boston Harbor job fair on April 16 and 17, continue reading. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 6:00PM FOCCP Membership Social at Tia’s. The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park are Read More…
Fratelli Boston Harbor Job Fair
Fratelli Boston Harbor is hosting a hiring fair on Tuesday, April 16 and Wednesday, April 17. See more details below.