Today is Wednesday, October 23 and Boston Magazine released its list of the Best Restaurants in Boston yesterday and some were surprised to learn that the top ranking restaurant is technically in Somerville, not Boston. See the full list here which also feature’s a North End favorite – Neptune Oyster – coming in at #32. Read More…
Last month, city councilors discussed concerns about pedestrian safety at their regular council meeting. As Boston becomes more developed, there are more vehicles as well as more pedestrians. Raised by Councilor Flynn, he said many residents don’t feel safe walking throughout the city. He wants to see more raised crosswalks, speed bumps, and stop signs. 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. Overflowing Trash Can at De Filippo Playground This 311 user says, “Full trash barrel in lower level of the North End Dog Park 02113.” The original Read More…
The Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed the Student Opportunity Act, an unprecedented $1.5 billion new investment in Massachusetts K-12 public education. Assuming inflation, over time the bill could provide an estimated $2.2 billion. The Student Opportunity Act significantly helps school districts that serve high concentrations of low-income students. At the same time, school districts across the Read More…
Today is Tuesday, October 22 and across the harbor, the East Boston Greenway is to be renamed in honor of local activist Mary Ellen Welch, a longtime teacher at the O’Donnell Elementary School and founder/member of numerous East Boston Groups, read more on Universal Hub. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 10:30AM Read More…
The grand opening celebration of the Eliot Upper School took place at 585 Commercial Street on Saturday in Boston’s North End, with a large gathering of students, teachers, community members, and elected officials. The Upper School on Commercial Street started serving nearly 250 students in September 2019. With its completion, the Eliot campus now serves Read More…
In a vote of 5-3, the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) voted to oppose a one-story addition at 49-49R Charter Street. NEWNC’s vote concurs with that of the Residents Association that similarly voted against the plan for a second time, despite revisions. Attorney Daniel Toscano presented the new proposal at the October 2019 Read More…
The Boston Public Market has unveiled its fifth annual official pumpkin of Boston. Weighing in at 1,300 pounds, the pumpkin has been coined the “Pumpking” and is accompanied by a 600-pound “Pumpqueen.” The pumpkins arrived via forklift on Monday morning. They are donated by Market vendor Red Apple Farm of Phillipston, MA, and their friends Read More…
October is breast cancer awareness month; 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer over their lifetime. It is the second most common cancer in women, after skin cancer. Although the disease is more common among women, men are also at risk; about 2,000 men per year are diagnosed with breast cancer. Risk factors for Read More…
North End Against Drugs will be having another Family Dinner / Family Talk on Monday, November 18 at the Nazzaro Center. Doors will open at 5:30pm with dinner starting at 6pm. Our guest speaker will be Boston Police Commissioner William Gross. Dinner will be an Italian feast with salad, bread & butter, macaroni and meatballs and dessert Read More…
Lucy (Esposito) Ferullo, 98 years of age, of Boston’s North End, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Revere to the late Francesco Esposito and Mary (Ferrara) Esposito, the last of 10 siblings. Married 67 years to the late Joseph L. Ferullo of the North End, where they Read More…
Today is Monday, October 21 and according to a local guide, these are the 5 must-see stops along Boston’s Freedom Trail, read more on Boston.com. Here’s what you need to know for the week ahead… 1:00PM A Hearing Regarding Prohibiting Wearing a Mask to Conceal Any Portion of the Face. Members of the public are Read More…