The North End Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, a member of Marquis Health Services, held an open house on Wednesday, September 25. Guests were able to tour the facility and learn more about the recently completed renovations. A number of elected officials, healthcare professionals and neighborhood residents stopped by for a social hour which was capped Read More…
Month: September 2019
Wharf District Council Police Report Covers Homelessness and Drug Usage
Boston Police Department (BPD) Sergeant Steven Moy, in attendance on behalf of Captain Fong, provided a police report at the September Wharf District Council (WDC) meeting. There have been twelve reported incidents, nine occurring in the vicinity of The Black Rose and Coogan’s. A suspected group of drug dealers have been observed around McKinley Square Read More…
North End Greets New Children’s Librarian
The Friends of the North End Library are pleased to announce that Lin Thompson has been appointed as the new Children’s Librarian for the North End Branch. Originally from Kentucky, Lin graduated from Emerson College and has found a home in our North End community. She has extensive experience working as a children’s librarian, most Read More…
Discarded Needle Safety
The prevalence of discarded needles being found in public spaces in and around the North End is becoming an issue for city residents. In light of a recent incident involving a child who was stuck with a needle, it is important to spread awareness about the dangers of touching or dealing with dirty needles. Should Read More…
Monday’s Brief: Exchange Cafe Closes Today, Date Night Restaurant Ideas, CORI Background Checks
Today is Monday, September 30 and if you’re looking for a new date night restaurant idea, be sure to check out Eater Boston’s list of the the best date restaurants around the city, read more here. Here’s what you need to know for the week ahead… 5:00PM CORI Background Checks. If you, or somebody you Read More…
North End Street Sale Brings Sellers to Polcari Playground
The North End Street Sale, organized by Patricia Romano, brought various types of sellers to the Polcari Playground on Saturday. Proceeds from the fee for vendors to set up a table went toward the Nazzaro Center. Patricia Romano also hosted a table selling raffle tickets to benefit the center. Sellers ranged from residents with tables Read More…
Wharf District Council September Meeting Reports
The Wharf District Council held their September meeting on Tuesday evening at the Norman Leventhal Center at 30 Rowes Wharf. A number of notable reports and community updates were included as part of a full agenda. Greenway 10 Year Anniversary Celebration: Keelin Caldwell, Director Of Programs & Engagement announced that Greenway Week will be held Read More…
City Councilor Essaibi George Wants New Crime Lab
City Councilor Annissa Essaibi George wants to create a new forensics lab for the Boston Police Department. “There is a grave and depressing need for a new and improved crime lab in the city,” she said during a recent city council meeting. The police department currently has a forensics lab at the BPD Headquarters in Read More…
Police Blotter: Vehicle Vandalism and Attempted Breaking & Entering
The following are recent incidents reported by Boston Police District A-1 for the North End / Waterfront area. Vandalism09/15 – 09/16/19 8 a.m. – 9 a.m.Victim reports an unknown person scratched all four doors of a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee that was parked on Sheafe Street. Attempted Breaking & Entering – Residential09/23/19 8 a.m. – Read More…
Neighborhood Photo: Beach Returns to Langone Park
As work continues on the Langone Park and Puopolo Field renovations, NorthEndWaterfront.com reader Paul Foster jokes that the old North End beach has returned! See photos of the beach that existed along this stretch of the North End waterfront nearly 100 years ago here. Photo submitted by Paul Foster. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on Read More…
Obituary: Thomas P. Kimball of the North End / Waterfront
Thomas P Kimball of Boston’s North End / Waterfront and Lewis Wharf passed away on September 23, 2019 in Boston from natural causes at the age of 57. He was the son of Donald and Marie (Hickey) Kimball of Stonington. Tom grew up in Bloomfield, CT and Vermillion, OH and earned his BS at Bentley College Read More…
Weekly Top Reads: Pasta Beach Fire, Star Market Opens, Life on the Corner, North Square, Fall Soirée, and Italian Heritage Month
This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured new businesses, old stories, performances, local celebrations and more! Read on below to see the most popular articles from this past week. Fire Breaks Out at Pasta Beach, 30 Rowes Wharf A two-alarm fire broke out Monday afternoon at Boston’s Rowes Wharf where the Boston Fire Department reports Read More…