Today is Thursday, September 5 and here’s a joke from local comedian Ben Alper to start your day: “Planning has begun for the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower voyage to Plymouth – including a reenactment of the first complaint on American soil about cabin service and small buffet portions.” – Ben Alper Here’s what else Read More…
It appears we have a new feast to celebrate in the North End. On September 13th, 14th, and 15th, the second annual feast of San Gennaro will be held on Hanover Street. When I first heard about this I thought that the last thing we needed was another feast. More noise, more tourists, more trash, Read More…
A new vendor – thePACK – has joined the shops at the Boston Public Market, offering handmade artisan jewelry from Beverly, MA. Located in the space across from Q’s Nuts, all pieces are made from 14k gold fill or sterling silver, some wrapped with semi precious stones. Designs and styles are meant to capture ethereal Read More…
The City initiative “Boston Blooms with Daffodils” returns this October when 20,000 daffodil bulbs will be distributed citywide for volunteers to plant over the weekends of October 25 and November 1. The Parks department worked with over 100 community groups last year to plant these bulbs in public areas across the city. Anyone from individuals to civic Read More…
Please join in an evening of networking and fine dining at the 9th Annual Buona Sera: An Evening with Friends, to take place on Thursday, October 3, 2019. All proceeds will directly benefit seniors and families in the North End, West End, and Beacon Hill neighborhoods. To purchase your ticket, visit bostonabcd.org/donate-NEWE Please contact Johannah Malone (johannah.malone@bostonabcd.org) Read More…
Anthony “Sid” I. Malvarosa, of Boston’s North End passed away after an accidental fall on vacation. Sid was born in the North End on August 11, 1939, the son of the late Stanley and Dora (Romano) Malvarosa. He married Helen (Borofsky) Malvarosa on July 8, 1962 and has been a lifelong resident of the North End Read More…
Today is Wednesday, September 4 if you love the classic Italian food around the neighborhood, check out Phantom Gourmet’s Great 8 North End Restaurants on CBS Boston. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 3:00PM Kids’ LEGO Club. Stop by the North End Library at 25 Parmenter Street and drop in after school 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. Public Works Kudos Two 311 users gave a shout-out to public works for keeping up with the trash build up during the big Boston move weekend. Read More…
The new school year commences for Boston Public Schools on Thursday, September 5 and, for students attending grades 5-8 at the Eliot Innovation School in the North End, this also means a new school building! Principal Traci Walker Griffith expressed excitement over the new school year saying, “We look forward to continuing the hard work Read More…
North End Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center activities director Tina Leone, left, and resident Anna Dibenedetto celebrate the 109th Fisherman’s Feast held Aug. 16-18, 2019, in Boston’s North End. Marquis Health Services, the operator of the long-term care and rehab center, was a silver sponsor of the festival. Marquis also supported the 100th annual Saint Anthony’s Feast Read More…
September 1 fell on the Sunday of Labor Day this year which meant the large majority of people starting and ending leases September 1st all moved over the same 72-hour period. This was good for people moving who didn’t have to take a vacation day to lug all their belongings through the city, and good Read More…
Registration is now open for North End youth hockey! The program will begin when the Steriti Rink opens in November and will run for 15 weeks each Saturday morning. More details, including how to register, are posted in the flyer below. The North End Hockey Program will, for its eighth year, start in November (exact date Read More…