USS Constitution went underway from Charlestown Navy Yard on Friday morning to celebrate her 222nd birthday and the Navy’s 244th birthday. The US Navy was formed October 13, 1775 and USS Constitution, or “Old Ironsides”, successfully launched on October 21, 1797. With decks bustling with friends and family members of the crew, the ship sailed Read More…
Month: October 2019
N. Washington St. Bridge Project Update: Orange Line Service Changes; One Lane Open Each Way
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 20 – November 2. Travel Impacts Inbound: One of two lanes open with all turn movements available from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on weekdays. Outbound: One of two lanes open and all turn Read More…
Neighborhood Photo: Fall at Christopher Columbus Park
Beautiful yellow fern trees pop with color as the sun is about to set overlooking Christopher Columbus Park. Photo submitted by Bob Somerville. “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 include a caption or story telling us about your photo. See Read More…
North End Knights Registration Now Open
Registration for the North End St. Leonard’s Knights basketball season is now open! Complete the attached CYO Minor Release Form and Player/Parent Code of Conduct and drop off anytime at the Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet Street. There will also be an in-person sign up at the Nazzaro from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Read More…
Weekly Top Reads: Boat Ashore, Giangregorio Brothers Honored, Commercial Wharf Plans, Parade Photos, 49-49R Charter St., & NEW Health Board
This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured local events and people, strong weather, redevelopments, parades and more! Read on below to see the most popular articles from this past week. Bomb Cyclone Brings Boat Ashore at Sargent’s Wharf Wednesday night’s “bomb cyclone” caused a storm surge in Boston Harbor toppling boats, including this “Rush” sailboat Read More…
Unity Street Addition Receives Council Support [Video]
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) gave unanimous support to Douglas X. Scire, petitioner at 23 Unity Street intending to add a first floor rear addition. The proposal was presented by Attorney Daniel Toscano. The extension will be used for a new family room, extending in the rear of the property. The height Read More…
Mass. General Hospital Saves NEW Health Pharmacy
Massachusetts General Hospital has stepped in to help save the in-house pharmacy at North End Waterfront Health. The move came after CVS Pharmacy, which had previously managed the pharmacy at New Health, notified the health center that it would not continue the partnership between the two organizations, due to what CVS Pharmacy claimed was low Read More…
4th Annual Halloween Party at Trattoria Il Panino
Join us on October 31st for our 4th Annual Halloween Party. Think you have the best Halloween costume? Join us for our costume contest! Winner will receive $1000! All proceeds will benefit Allergy Awareness. Doors Open : 10 P.M. Trattoria Il Panino, 280 Hanover Street, Boston’s North End
Weekend Brief: Head of the Charles Regatta, Friday Films, Fall Pumpkin Float
Today is Friday, October 18 and if you’re being a tourist in your own city this weekend, check out Business Insider’s list of the 10 foods you shouldn’t leave Boston without trying, continue reading. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 1:00PM Friday Film: Dr. Strangelove (1964). Stop by the North End Library Read More…
Tavistock Presents Commercial Wharf Plans at First Public Meeting
Tavistock Development Company, commercial property owners along Commercial Wharf in Boston’s North End, addressed a large gathering of residents Tuesday evening at Joe’s American Bar & Grill. Still very much in the infantile stage of planning, residents who attended had several concerns with the company’s redevelopment proposal along the pier. Tavistock’s current plans include Joe’s Read More…
Residents’ Association (NEWRA) Supports 8-12 Battery St. Roof Deck
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted to support a new roof deck at 8-12 Battery St. to replace the old roof deck at their October meeting. The petition was presented by Greylock Roofing Project Manager Lauren Knollmeyer. Greylock was hired to replace the roof on 8-12 Battery Street and, in doing so, Read More…
Columbus Park Bench Program & Ribbon Cutting
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) is pleased to announce that on Saturday, October 5, 2019, the organization had its first official Bench Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to kick off their Bench and Tree Sponsorship Program. William Abely and his family celebrated his mother Ann Tyrrell Abely by sponsoring a bench in her honor. The Read More…












