Join the West End Museum on Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. for their free, public event: Jane’s Walk at The West End Museum. Author, urbanist, and activist, Jane Jacobs (1916-2006) caused quite a stir in the field of city planning with her 1961 book, The Death and Life of Great American Read More…
Month: May 2019
Weekend Brief: Gala Fireworks, Italian Folk Concert, Friday Films, Derby Weekend
Did you catch the fireworks around 10:30pm last night over Boston Harbor? No, it wasn’t for the Bruins, but for a gala celebrating the 100th Anniversary of JA Worldwide (formerly Junior Achievement). (via Universal Hub) Today is Friday, May 3 and here’s what else you need to know for this weekend… 1:00PM Friday Films at Read More…
Councilor Wants Pharmacies to Help With Safe Needle Disposal
Boston City Councilor Annissa Essaibi-George is requesting a new ordinance to provide for safe disposal of needles through the establishment of a product stewardship program. “We all know the Sharps team collects hundreds of thousands of needles in our streets,” said Essaibi-George during the regular city council meeting. The councilor said with the opioid epidemic, Read More…
Old North Call for Photography: Rally Point: Bravery + Action
Update: Submission deadline extended to May 5, 2019 (entry details) Old North Church & Historic Site announces a call for photography for the first art show in our exhibition space, Patriots Corner Gallery, located in the Clough House on the Unity Court side of the campus. The famous signal lanterns of April 18, 1775, displayed Read More…
North End Athletic Association Baseball Opening Day [Photos]
Another successful North End Athletic Association (NEAA) 2019 baseball season opening day was held on Sunday, April 28 at Langone Field on Commercial Street. All teams participated in the event, which recognized Saint Anthony’s Society for over 50 years of sponsorship and support. Four games were played on Dom Campochiaro Field – the Minor League Read More…
A Weekend in Boston: Events Throughout the City May 3 – 5
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. Mother’s day is next weekend. I’ll remind you again in next week’s Read More…
A Waterfront Mother’s Day at il Molo
Mothers make the world go round, and Italians know this very well. On May 12, give Mom a break from the kitchen and honor her with a seafood lunch or supper at il Molo full of Italian flare and amore. In addition to the regular dinner menu which will be offered all day, Chef Pino Read More…
Trillium Beer Garden Returns to the Greenway, City Winery Adds New Wine Garden
Summer is coming and with it, open-air beer and wine gardens on the Greenway! The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy has announced the opening dates for the returning Trillium beer garden at the corner of High Street and Atlantic Avenue, as well as a new wine garden run by City Winery at Dewey Square. Trillium Garden Read More…
Coffee with a Cop at the Ausonia Apartments
Join your neighbors and Boston Police Officers for coffee and conversation on Friday, May 3 at 9 a.m. at the Ausonia Apartments at 185 Fulton Street in the North End. More details listed in the flyer below.
North End / Waterfront Real Estate Sales for April 2019
These are the residential closings in the North End / Waterfront area during the month of April. $0 – $699,999 10 Henchman #5R: 1 bed, 1 bath with 349 sf. sold for $450,010 121 Salem #2D: 1 bed, 1 bath with 500 sf. sold for $475,000 15 Charter #3: 2 bed, 1 bath with 816 Read More…
Thursday’s Brief: Ciao Bella to Takeover North Square Oyster, Mah Jongg Club, Neighborhood Night, Public Safety Meeting
Today is Thursday, May 2 and here’s what else you need to know for today… 11:00AM Mah Jongg Club. Every Thursday in May, come by the North End Library and play the American-style variant of this tile-based game that originated in China and requires skill, strategy, and calculation. Beginners are welcome. No sign up is Read More…
Social Highlights This Week: Boats, Bridges and North End Parks
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. Boats & Bridges North End Parks Furry Feature