The 73rd Anniversary of the Italian Republic was celebrated at the annual Festa Nazionale della Repubblica Italiana on June 2, 2019, held outdoors with a “Piazza Italia” at Christopher Columbus Park. Kicking off the event was Boston’s Italian Consul General Federica Sereni with local dignitaries. The day long festa featured various exhibits, children’s games and Italian treats. 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. Needles Found on Stillman Street This 311 user writes that “Multiple needles” were found on Stillman Street. The original 311 post can be found here. The Read More…
A lovely stucco building and antique lamppost is tucked away in the North End on the corner of Lewis Street and North Street. Photo submitted by Pearson O’Meara. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Send in your photos via email to info@northendwaterfront.com or tag @northend.waterfront on Instagram. Please include a caption or story telling us about your Read More…
Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will unveil nearly $3 million in improvements to Paul Revere Mall in the North End with a Neighborhood Coffee Hour on Tuesday, June 4, at 9:30 a.m. The Neighborhood Coffee Hours give residents a unique opportunity to speak directly with Mayor Walsh and staff from City Read More…
Today is Monday, June 3rd and on the heels of last week’s announcement of Guy Fieri opening a Tequila Cocina near the TD Garden, the Mayor of Flavortown was spotted around the city for both business and pleasure this past weekend. Fieri and Boston chef Ken Oringer were even spotted together at Pauli’s in the Read More…
Check out the residential closings in the North End / Waterfront area during the month of May 2019. $0 – $999,999 11 Noyes Pl #3: 1 bed, 1 bath with 502 sf. sold for $462,500 3 Prince #3: 3 bed, 1 bath with 785 sf. sold for $625,000 57 Charter #1A: 2 bed, 2 bath Read More…
The first Sunday of June always brings the first Italian religious procession of the season to Boston’s North End, honoring Santa Maria di Anzano. The 114 year old society held a Mass in Italian at St. Leonard Church followed by a lunch at St. Joseph’s Hall, the newly renovated function space under the church blessed just last Read More…
Boston Police are reporting that District A-1 officers arrested a suspect wanted in connection of three recent armed robberies in the North End, including the one previously reported at Bob’s Grocery. The suspect had a loaded gun at the time of his arrest, which was made around 9pm on Friday night by patrolling officers in Read More…
A seat on the Boston City Council has become a hot ticket item. More than 60 Boston residents plan on running for office in the upcoming election. Last week was the deadline for candidates to hand in their paperwork and signatures to qualify to run for election. However, councilor Lydia Edwards (District 1) can breathe Read More…
June’s book is Karen Russell’s debut novel, Swamplandia! (2011), featuring twelve-year-old Ava who ventures into the mysterious “underworld” of a Florida swamp in order to save her family’s dynasty of alligator wrestling. Against a backdrop of hauntingly fecund plant life animated by ancient lizards and lawless hungers, Swamplandia! depicts a family’s struggle to stay afloat in a world that Read More…
Below is the construction look ahead for the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project as provided by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). TEMPORARY BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION DESCRIPTION: Continued demolition of the western (Charles River side) sidewalk on the bridge and construction of the temporary bridge bents and abutments. Work on the temporary bridge above the Tudor Wharf walkway Read More…
Schooner Adventure, Gloucester, MA sailed into Boston Harbor this week. Photo by Gerri Palladino. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Send in your photos via email to info@northendwaterfront.com or tag @northend.waterfront on Instagram. Please include a caption or story telling us about your photo. See past neighborhood photo posts.