The ABCD North End / West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) recently celebrated Father’s Day and the dads we know – be those parents, grandparents, brothers, uncles, sons, or friends. The idea of a special day to honor fathers and celebrate fatherhood originated in the United States in June 2010 when Sonora Smart Dodd was inspired by the American Mother’s Day Read More…
A new public art project, Growth Rings, will be unveiled at Central Wharf Park, 250 Atlantic Avenue, on Friday, June 28 from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. The art project features three rings suspended between the trunks of the oak trees in this square. These “growth rings” are meant to represent the cycle of life Read More…
Today is Thursday, June 27 and Boston Magazine has released its list of the best restaurants around the city in their Best of Boston 2019 list, see additional details on Boston.com. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 10:30AM Yoga-Lates by Age Strong Commission. Stop by the North End Park for Yoga-Lates. See 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. Litter at 161 Endicott Street This 311 user says, “This was called over the weekend but nothing was done until trash day. Trash all over the Read More…
A groundbreaking ceremony for the new office tower designed by Pelli Clarke Pelli took place last week at One Congress Street. The tower is part of the Bullfinch Crossing Project replacing the current Government Center garage. Mayor Walsh and the developers shared positive remarks about the project, how it will change the city for the Read More…
Boston Harbor Now’s Director of Policy Jill Valdes Horwood and Director of Planning Alice Brown host a bi-weekly video blog covering topics related to the harbor. Watch their most recent episode about what makes public parks welcoming below. In this five minute vlog, Brown and Horwood talk about what makes public parks feel welcoming to visitors. The first Read More…
The Nazzaro Center seniors had quite the social life during the month of May! What keeps them active and excited is the fact that another activity or monthly trip is just around the corner for next month. The currently planned trip did not happen yet and they are already asking the question, “What are we Read More…
Today is Wednesday, June 26 and if you’re looking to test out a new place to get your morning coffee, be sure to check out Second Cup Coffee Company, the Canadian coffee retailer that opened it’s first cafe in the region on Causeway Street, see additional details on Boston Restaurant Talk. Here’s what else you Read More…
News from the Mayor’s Office regarding NEMPAC’s designation for space at two small buildings on Tileston Street, site of the former North Bennet Street School: Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced that the City of Boston has granted tentative designation to North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) as developer for 48-50 Tileston Street Read More…
This is the fourth installation of Nicholas Dello Russo’s “A Shtetl in the City”, following part one, part two, and part three. My name is Solomon Levi,At my store in Salem Street,There’s where you’ll find your coats and vests,And ev’rything else that’s neat:I’ve second-hand Ulsterettes,And ev’rything else that’s fine;For all the boys they trade with me,At one Read More…
The Friends Of The North End (F0NE), completed their 13th annual spring bocce season on Sunday, June 16th. After six weeks of play, team #3 won first place in the tournament. The winning team was led by Captain Willie Celata along with players: Anthony Antidormi, Natale DeMarco and Mike Romano. As usual, the games were Read More…
Since 2015, Wynn Resorts has purchased 33 acres of land along the Mystic River in Everett, and the excitement grew in Eastern Massachusetts with the historic vote legalizing a gambling casino on this plot of land. The project was later renamed Encore Harbor Resorts when Steve Wynn was removed from the chairmanship and C.E.O. of Read More…