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A ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the new Eliot Upper School at 585 Commercial Street will take place on Saturday, October 19 at 12 p.m. Read the full announcement from the Eliot School below. The opening of the Eliot Upper School at 585 Commercial Street culminates an 8-year push by North End/Downtown families to expand Read More…
North End resident and Boston College High School student Teddy Pasto ran the Chicago Marathon on Sunday October 13, 2019. He successfully completed the marathon, 26.2 miles, in a little over 4.5 hours. Photos submitted by Sal Bartolo. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Send in your photos using our Submit a Post form, via email Read More…
Angelina (Solomita) Cogliani, age 90, of Boston’s North End passed away on October 13, 2019 after a courageous two years battle with cancer. Beloved daughter of the late Domenico and Maria (Morelli) Solomita. Loving wife of 52 years to the late Luigi Cogliani. Adored mother of Saverio Cogliani and his wife Christiane, Anthony Cogliani and Domenic Cogliani, Read More…
The City of Boston has announced the annual Fall Pumpkin Float will take place on Friday, October 18 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Boston Common Frog Pond. Bring an 8-inch or smaller carved pumpkin to be lit and floated on the pond for a spooky display! This free, family friendly event will Read More…
Last night’s “bomb cyclone” caused a storm surge in Boston Harbor toppling boats, including this “Rush” sailboat at Sargent’s Wharf on the North End waterfront. The boat was one of several that came loose from the dock at the Boston Sailing Center on Lewis Wharf. The water taxi dock ramp also sunk overnight in the Read More…
Today is Thursday, October 17 and here’s a joke from local comedian Ben Alper: “The musket that fired the first shot in the Battle of Bunker Hill Up is up for auction. The seller has only requested, “Don’t sell until you see the green of their money.” – Ben Alper Here’s what else you need Read More…
The October 2019 North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) meeting started with a series of notable reports by council and committee members. Follow along or jump to items of interest in this video timeline. Welcome by NEWNC President Brett Roman (00:00 in video) NEWMA’s annual Teal Pumpkin Trick-or-Treat in the North End will take Read More…
Students from the Eliot’s Middle School Debate team competed in their first debate of the school year at Suffolk University last week. The Eliot students placed in both individual and team divisions in this debate competition that included over 175 students from schools across Boston. In the Novice division, Grade 8 student John placed 11th, Grade Read More…
Love history, Halloween, and hearing stories from the past? Searching for a ghostly good time to get into the spirit of the holiday? Join us October 29, 30, 31, or November 1 for our seasonal Cryptic Stories experience. This otherworldly guided tour offers exclusive access to Copp’s Hill Burying Ground and the crypt of the Old North Church. Read More…
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh In big cities and small towns across the United States, the opioid epidemic is tearing families apart. It is inflicting incredible pain, and it will have implications for years to come. In Boston, we’ve made this issue a top priority. And now, we’re ready to take the next step with Read More…
Women in World Jazz sponsored by the Friends of the North End Branch Library recently heated up the North Bennet Street School atrium with their stylish renditions of jazz music from around the world. This quintet celebrated diversity with an eclectic music selection that tapped into a variety of cultures and eras. Their talent and Read More…