Daily Briefs

Tuesday’s Brief: Bring on the Feasts, Jazz in the Park, North End Wildflowers

Today is Tuesday, July 30 and if you’re in the mood for something sweet but are looking to stay within budget, be sure to check out Boston’s 5 favorite bakeries that won’t break the bank, read more on Hoodline. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 6:00PM SAWARRI | Jazz in the Park Read More…

Arts & Culture Featured

94th Saint Joseph Procession in Boston’s North End [2019 Photo Gallery]

Societa San Giuseppe di Riesi held their annual procession to honor the popular Saint Joseph on Sunday afternoon, July 28, 2019. Carrying the St. Joseph statue through the streets of Boston’s North End, the group was accompanied by the North End Marching Band and the Northeast Italian-American Band. On November 1, 2019, the society is planning to move the home Read More…

People

Obituary: Bettina M. (Servideo) Sgarano of Holliston and Formerly Boston’s North End

Bettina M. (Servideo) Sgarano of Holliston and formerly of Boston’s North End, passed away on July 26, 2019. Beloved daughter of the late John and Catherine (Gratta) Servideo. Loving wife of the late Joseph Sgarano. Adored mother of Frank Sgarano and his wife Angela and Joseph Sgarano, both of Holliston. Cherished grandmother of Christopher, Joseph Sgarano and Read More…

Daily Briefs

Monday’s Brief: Bulger’s Former House for Sale, BCYF Summer Fun Workshop, North-South Rail Link Hearing, Zumba in the Park

Today is Monday, July 29 and starting this Thursday, Il Molo will be rolling out a new late-night $1 Oyster special that will run every weekend Thursday – Sunday. Here’s what you need to know for the week ahead… 12:00PM BCYF Summer Fun Workshops – Community Band Workshop. Stop by the Paul Revere Mall for Read More…

Food & Drink

Join in the Best Meatball Contest at the Fisherman’s Feast

The second annual meatball contest will be August 17 from 3-6pm at the 109th Fisherman’s Feast in Boston’s North End. The contest will be held on Lewis Street at the Galbani cheese stage. Spots are still available for restaurants to present meatballs and dethrone last year’s winner, Tony and Elaine’s. All entrants must be in Read More…

People

Obituary: Angelina (Picciuto) Giuliano of Somerville and Formerly Boston’s North End

Angelina (Picciuto) Giuliano of Somerville and formerly of Boston’s North End, passed away on July 26, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Giuliano. Loving mother of Richard Giuliano of Weymouth, Bob Giuliano and his wife Susan of Canton and Irene McFadyen and her late husband Jim of Tewksbury. Cherished grandmother of Jay McFadyen and his wife Read More…

Announcements Health & Environment

Charles River Water Advisory

DCR Recreational Advisory: Charles River Lower Basin in Boston and Cambridge The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is warning the public of a cyanobacteria bloom present within the Charles River Lower Basin in the cities of Boston and Cambridge from the Boston University Bridge to the Museum of Science. During a bloom it is Read More…

Police & Fire

Officials Cite Contractor as Creating “Unsafe and Dangerous Worksite” After Woman Hurt

The woman who was struck by a falling metal railing on Thursday remains in critical condition as city officials investigate the scene and the contractor involved in the tragic incident. Boston Inspectional Services Department named Corolla Contracting of Winthrop in a statement on Friday and stopped work at the site on the North End waterfront. Read More…

Featured Health & Environment Real Estate

Boston’s Climate Flood Resiliency Options: 5′ High Bike/Roadways or Harborwalk Seawalls

Boston’s Climate Ready Downtown and the North End Project team recently gave an update on their plans to protect the neighborhood from flooding due to rising sea levels. Mayor Walsh has also started talking in more detail about potential seawalls as the study comes to an end in the Fall of 2019. Thanks to Michael Read More…

Community Featured

Weekly Top Reads: Woman Struck By Falling Metal, Commercial Wharf Parking, Grass Removal, Copp’s Hill Vandalism, San Rocco Celebrations, & Fr. Claude’s Birthday

This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured police incidents, parking rights, neighborhood development, culture, birthdays and more! Read on below to see the most popular articles from this past week. Metal Falls from Commercial Wharf Roof Hitting Woman on Sidewalk Metal debris, possibly a railing, fell from the roof of Commercial Wharf and hit a Read More…