Peter Shelley of the Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) provided an update on the non-profit’s legal challenge to the Downtown Waterfront Municipal Harbor Plan. After the State approved the Municipal Harbor Plan last year, CLF and abutting Harbor Towers, filed separate lawsuits to challenge the plan’s legality. After reviewing the history and intended MHP scope, Shelley Read More…
Month: April 2019
Nazzaro Center Seniors Keep Active Making Silk Scarves [Photos]
Nazzaro Seniors had the opportunity to make their own beautiful silk scarves earlier this month, following their weekly bingo game. They mixed several paint colors and created their own design. At first they were a little hesitant and afraid to fail, but with a little encouragement they were all satisfied with their final product. The Read More…
Book Talk: The Story of the Massachuset Tribe
Ed Quill, an author and former journalist at the Boston Globe, will read from and discuss his new book, When Last the Glorious Light: Lay of the Massachuset, on Tuesday, April 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the West End Museum. Relating the story of the Native American tribe for which the Commonwealth is named, the Read More…
Monday’s Brief: Seaplanes to Return to Boston Harbor, Boston Ballet Story Time, Zakim Bridge Sunsets
Today is Monday, April 22 and here’s what else you need to know for the week ahead… 10:30AM Boston Ballet Story Time at the North End Library. Children and families are welcomed once a month to hear stories about a famous ballet or dancer. The story time is also supplemented with a movement experience that Read More…
North End Against Drugs Annual Easter Party a Hopping Success
Although the rain seemed to dampen the day before Easter, it could not wash out North End Against Drugs’ Annual Easter Party on Saturday, April 20 at the Nazzaro Center. The event was sponsored by Mike “FUD” Giannasoli in memory of his mother, Florence. The center was filled to capacity with children and their parents as Read More…
Zoning, Licensing & Construction Committee April 23 Agenda: Chase Bank at 48-50 Salem Street
The April Zoning, Licensing and Construction (ZLC) Committee meeting will be held Tuesday, April 23 at 7 p.m. at the Mariners House. The ZLC will hear an appeal to change the zoning use for the building at the corner of Salem and Cross Streets from a 36-A restaurant (formerly Peet’s Coffee and, before that, Goody Read More…
Weekly Top Reads: Lantern Ceremony, Funding for City Projects, 149 Salem St. Proposal, Sen. Boncore’s Priorities, Spring at the Library & Pool Days Ahead!
This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured historic events, city projects, developments, government, warmer weather festivities and more! Read on below to see most popular articles from this past week. 244th Lantern Ceremony Lights Up the Night on Patriot’s Day Eve The 244th Lantern Lighting Ceremony was held on Sunday night on the eve of Read More…
Tall Ship Rederij Clipper Stad Amsterdam Arrives in Boston
The Rederij Clipper Stad Amsterdam arrived in Boston and is berthed at Fan Pier Marina until Tuesday, April 23. The Stad Amsterdam is a three-masted clipper that was built in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, in 2000 at the Damen Shipyard. The ship was designed by Gerard Dijkstra who modelled her after the mid-19th century frigate Amsterdam, but Read More…
North End Against Drugs Easter Party April 20
North End Against Drugs (NEAD) will host their annual Easter party on Saturday, April 20th at 10 a.m. at the Nazzaro Center. There will be egg coloring, face painting, balloon artist and photos with the Easter Bunny! This will be followed by a puppet show by Caravan Puppets. There will also be a free raffle for all Read More…
In Loving Memory of Robert “Bobby D” DeCristoforo
It has been nine years since he was taken unexpectedly from us, but we do not forget the impact he made on the youth of the North End, Charlestown and many other neighborhoods of Boston. Bobby D lived his life to help other people, especially children, teenagers and seniors. He was his happiest when he Read More…
Weekend Brief: Signs of Spring & Easter, Top 5 Rooftops, Mix it Up with Ruff Ruffman
Today is Friday, April 19. It is Good Friday for Christians. For Jews, Passover begins at sundown. As the temperatures continue to warm, be sure to check out the top five rooftops to enjoy this spring, including Pier 6 on the waterfront, read more on Boston100.com. Here’s what else you need to know for today… Read More…
Hundreds of Egg Hunters at Columbus Park Event [Photos]
The 7th annual neighborhood egg hunt was a hopping success, sponsored by Boston Community Collaborative! It was a perfect day on the waterfront and hundreds of kids came out to Christopher Columbus Park to hunt for eggs with special treats. BCC organizer Becca Griffin shares special thanks to the Hauck Family, (generous past sponsors and Read More…












