Government

Councilor Edwards Presents Proposed Changes to Boston’s Zoning Board of Appeal

Councilor Lydia Edwards wants to change the city’s Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) by making it more transparent. At a recent city council meeting, Edwards presented a new proposal that would make several changes to the ZBA. “We need to do better,” she said. “We need to think better, and we need to bring new Read More…

Photos & Videos

Neighborhood Photo: Water Main Break on Richmond St.

Richmond Street in Boston’s North End was transformed from a road connecting Atlantic Ave. and Hanover St. to a flooded mess after a water main broke last Wednesday morning. Neighboring businesses had to temporarily close as a result while Boston Water and Sewer Commission worked to repair the water main. Local business owner Jorge Mendoza, Read More…

Daily Briefs

Monday’s Brief: Four Winds Closes, Greenway Week, Dot & Dash Robots, Zumba in the Park

Today is Monday, October 7 and if you’re looking for a new workout, rowing studios are the latest fitness craze to take over the city with a few new studios within walking distance from the North End, read more on The Boston Globe. Here’s what you need to know for the week ahead… Greenway Week. Read More…

Arts & Culture Featured Photos & Videos

Boston Food Truck Festival Brings Over Twenty Food Trucks to Greenway

The Boston Food Truck Festival attracted thousands of foodies to the Greenway on Saturday with over twenty of Boston’s top food trucks serving up a variety of delicious meals. Part of Greenway Week, the Boston Food Truck Festival also featured a beer garden, local artisan market, live music, and dance performances from Peter DiMuro. Local Read More…

Featured Transportation

N. Washington St. Bridge Project Update: Paul Revere Park Playground Opens; No Work on Columbus Day

Below is the construction look ahead for the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project as provided by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) for October 6 – October 19. Travel Impacts Inbound: One of two lanes open with all turn movements available from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. on most weekdays and overnight from 9 p.m.–6 a.m. from Monday night, Read More…

Arts & Culture Featured Photos & Videos

Saint Anthony’s Feast Featured on Chronicle [Video]

The centennial celebration of Saint Anthony’s Feast was featured on WCVB Channel 5 Chronicle on Friday evening. Watch the video above! This year was the 100th Feast of Saint Anthony, held in Boston’s North End August 23 – 25, 2019. The largest Italian festival in New England attracted hundreds of thousands to Endicott, Thacher and N. Read More…

Arts & Culture Government

State House Celebration Commemorates 20th Anniversary of Italian Heritage Month Committee

October 1st marked the start of Italian-American Heritage Month, coinciding with the 20th Anniversary of the Italian Heritage Month Committee. Last week a festive program was held in the House Chamber of the State House, followed by a reception in Memorial Hall. Coro Dante, New England’s all-Italian repertoire chorus of the Dante Alighieri Society which Read More…

Community Featured

Weekly Top Reads: Boston Lyric Opera, Commercial Wharf Plans, Maria’s Closes, Wharf District Police Report, and North End Street Sale

This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured performing arts, real estate, local business, crime reports, community events and more! Read on below to see the most popular articles from this past week. Boston Lyric Opera Transforms Steriti Rink Into Carnival Fairground for Pagliacci Boston Lyric Opera (BLO) previewed the well-known opera, Pagliacci, to viewers during their Read More…

Photos & Videos

Neighborhood Photo: Drew Bledsoe and Ray Bourque at Tresca

Tresca on Hanover Street in the North End recently hosted a private wine dinner with special guests Drew Bledsoe and Ray Bourque. Drew Bledsoe was the starting quarterback for the New England Patriots from 1993 to 2001. He was inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame in 2011. Ray Bourque is co-owner of Tresca and Read More…

Event Notices Featured People

Mike Marino: “Make America Italian Again” at The Wilbur; Tickets Now Available

*Sponsored Post* Mike Marino – affectionately known to millions of his fans worldwide as New Jersey’s Bad Boy – is one of the most loved comedians of our time. He has performed in every major comedy club, theatre, casino and event center from New York to Los Angeles and around the world. Mike has also shared the stage Read More…

Event Notices

2019 Fall Festival at Columbus Park Kicks Off on October 5th

The Annual Fall Festival is an afternoon of free fun and games for kids. Thanks to Friends of Christopher Columbus Park for making this fun day possible! Oct 05, 12:00 PM – 04:00 PMChristopher Columbus Park, Boston Fall Festival kicks off at noon as the children parade around the park led by a tall clown! Read More…