The Harborfront Neighborhood Alliance presents, in partnership with Boston Harbor Now and Conservation Law Foundation: Waterfront Development In Your Neighborhood. Wednesday, June 26 from 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at 290 Congress Street, BSA, 2nd floor, Fort Point Room. Become a more effective advocate for accessible waterfront development in your neighborhood and learn about Chapter 91 – Mass. Read More…
Month: June 2019
Friends of Cutillo Park June 27; No Meeting on June 26
Friends of Cutillo Park will be having a reception from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 27, at 226 Causeway Street. Please join us! Everyone is welcome, and refreshments will be served. The Friends group will NOT have its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 26.
Obituary: Joseph “Joe D” DiFronzo
Joseph “Joe D” of Boston’s North End passed away surrounded by his family on June 22, 2019. He is the beloved son of the late Joseph and Edith (Tramonte) DiFronzo. Loving husband of Joanne (Pietroforte) DiFronzo. Cherished father of Joseph DiFronzo of Milford, Dino DiFronzo and his wife Patricia of the North End, Carl DiFronzo and his wife Read More…
Tuesday’s Brief: ReelHouse Opens Second Location, Combat Summer Violence, Sunset Cruise, ZLC Meeting
Today is Tuesday, June 25 and here’s everything you need to know for today… 4:00PM Public Hearing: Efforts to Combat Summer Violence. Members of the public are invited to the Iannella Chamber in City Hall to testify on a hearing regarding efforts to combat summer violence in the city, see additional details here. 7:00PM Cruise Read More…
Saint Padre Pio Procession [Photo Gallery]
A procession honoring Saint Padre Pio took place on Sunday, June 23, through the streets of Boston’s North End. The procession began at St. Leonard’s Church where devotees hoisted the statue of St. Padre Pio onto their shoulders and proceeded to carry the Saint around the neighborhood. St. Padre Pio was canonized by Pope John Read More…
Zoning, Licensing & Construction Committee June 25 Agenda: 97 Salem St. and 49-49R Charter St.
The June Zoning, Licensing and Construction (ZLC) Committee meeting will be held Tuesday, June 25 at 7 p.m. at the Mariners House. The ZLC will hear an appeal to erect a five-story building atop the existing single story building at 97 Salem St. The new building would have a commercial space on the ground floor, Read More…
Nazzaro Center Hosts GameSense Info Session July 9
Now that Encore, the new casino in Everett, has opened, the Nazzaro Center will be hosting a program called GameSense on July 9 at 12 p.m. at the Nazzaro, 30 N. Bennet Street. GameSense would like to provide valuable information to seniors and anybody who is interested in learning about GameSense. GameSense does not work for Read More…
Sunset Cruise to Support Fireworks Fund on June 25
Ticket price is just $20 for fabulous sunset cruise. Invite your friends. All proceeds go to Boston Harbor Fireworks Fund. Time & Location: June 25, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM, Boston Harbor, Boston, MA (Leaves from Rowes Wharf)Tickets can also be purchased at the dock. Mass Bay Lines is doing its part to support the Read More…
Neighborhood Photo: Golden Hour on the Harbor
Sunset lights up East Boston in this summer evening photo overlooking Boston Harbor. Photo submitted by Sonny Frissora, taken by her son, Dan. “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 Read More…
Monday’s Brief: One Congress Construction Begins, Zumba in the Park, Mirabella Pool – a Summer Oasis
Today is Monday, June 24 with the weather heating up, the BCYF Mirabella Pool along with other outdoor pools in Boston are creating a summer ‘oasis’ for residents, read more about it on the Boston Globe. Here’s what you need to know for the week ahead… 6:00AM Summer Fitness Series: Zumba. Stop by Christopher Columbus Read More…
Police Blotter: Fire Station Burglary and Theft from Vehicle
The following are recent incidents reported by Boston Police District A-1 for the North End / Waterfront area. Burglary06/17/19 12 a.m. – 6:50 a.m.Boston Fire Department (Harbor Unit) on Battery Street reports an unknown person entered through a partially ajar door. Once inside, the suspect stole a wallet from a locker containing ID and credit/bank Read More…
Martin Richard Park Opens in the Seaport [Photo Gallery]
Martin’s Park has officially opened in Boston’s Seaport District at 64 Sleeper Street, along the Fort Point Channel and adjacent to the Boston Children’s Museum. The park remembers Martin W. Richard who was just eight years old when he was killed at the Boston Marathon bombings in 2013. Martin’s sister, Jane, started the opening ceremony Read More…