The Boston Convenience Store Owners Association (BCSOA) and the New England Convenience Store and Energy Marketers Association (NECSEMA) hosted a rally on Boston City Hall Plaza Wednesday morning to address the proposed ban of flavored tobacco products in Massachusetts. On September 24, 2019, Governor Charlie Baker declared a public health emergency and enacted a four Read More…
Month: October 2019
Residents Group Gathers for Fall Party
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) hosted its annual residents party on October 30th at the Pilot House. NEWRA members, local residents and elected officials mingled while enjoying a meal and the scenic North End waterfront.
Social Highlights This Week: Fall Colors and Peeking Down Alleys
Check out our weekly social media highlights from residents and visitors in the area. To be featured, tag us @northend.waterfront on Instagram, @northendboston on Twitter, @northendwaterfront on Facebook. Use hashtags #northendboston or #bostonwaterfront. Fall Colors Peeking Down Alleyways Furry Feature Reader Submissions
Neighborhood Photo: No Parking Except for Witches
Happy Halloween! It’s that time of the year on Copp’s Hill when a parking violation not only results in a fine, but also in a curse and hex message. Photo submitted by Thomas Schiavoni. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Send in your photos using our Submit a Post form, via email to info@northendwaterfront.com or tag @northend.waterfront on Instagram. Please Read More…
Eliot School Summer Camp 2020 Fair Nov. 7
The Eliot School is hosting a Summer Camp Fair for families in the Boston area to attend to sort through the many camp choices for summer 2020 on November 7, 2019 from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the new Eliot Upper School, located at 585 Commercial Street. This is a great opportunity for families Read More…
IDEA Boston 2nd Annual Italian-Inspired Festival Nov. 1 & 2
After much success in its inaugural year, IDEA Boston, an Italian-inspired festival of books, authors, and culture organized by independent bookstore I AM Books, is returning November 1 and 2, 2019. The festival will once again take place at the Dante Alighieri Cultural Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Each of the two days will feature an Read More…
November Schedule for the Nazzaro Center
The Nazzaro Community Center shares the following special dates in regards to hours and programs for the month of November. Tuesday, November 5: No After School (Election day) Thursday, November 7: All children must be picked up by 5:45pm (Center is closing at 6pm for a special event). Monday, November 11: Veteran’s Day – Center Read More…
North Bennet Street School Open House Nov. 1 & 2
The North Bennet Street School will host their open house on November 1 & 2 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Learn about their nine full-time programs, preview continuing education classes, and shop handmade gifts and furnishings. RSVP here.
Thursday’s Brief: Happy Halloween! ‘Friends’ Pop-Up Coming to Boston, Mah Jongg Club, Trick-or-Treating, Halloween Parties
Today is Thursday, October 31 – Happy Halloween! Check out our guide for all the tricks and treats of the North End. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 11:00AM Mah Jongg Club. Come by the North End Library and play the American-style variant of this tile-based game that originated in China and Read More…
Treasure Hunt Leads to North End Baseball Field
There have been plenty of archeological digs in Boston’s historic North End, but this is the first one in search of hidden treasure. The scene took place at the baseball fields at Langone Park / Puopolo Field on Commercial Street as featured on this week’s season finale of Discovery’s Expedition Unknown. The TV crew followed Read More…
Reader Poll: Should Masks Be Banned During Protests and in Other Public Spaces?
Boston City Council recently discussed a potential ban on wearing masks during protests and in other public spaces. The question of whether or not masks should be allowed arose following protests in August to the Straight Pride Parade. Councilor Flynn was one who spoke in support of the ban, saying public safety is the biggest Read More…
Winter Hat and Glove Collection for the Homeless
The North End Friends of St. Francis House will be partnering again this year with the Greenway Realty Group for our annual Winter Hat and Glove collection for the homeless. The drive will start on Monday, November 18 and run through Monday, December 2, 2019. We are collecting men’s and women’s BRAND NEW winter hats and Read More…