The Nazzaro Center will be taking 10-12 year olds to go ice skating at the Steriti Rink on Commercial Street in the North End on December 6 and December 20. You do not have to be a Nazzaro Center member to participate in this activity. Please be advised that everyone must fill out a permission Read More…
Airbnb has issued a consumer advisory reminding Boston residents who list their home as a short-term rental to register with the City before Sunday, December 1st. Last January, Boston passed a law establishing guidelines to track and regulate short-term rentals in the City. The ordinance bans short-term rentals from non-owner occupied buildings, eliminating investor units Read More…
When I was a young girl growing up in the neighborhood, the Gassy (DeFillipo Park) as we called it, was a wonderful place to hang out. On any given day, dozens of kids could be found playing on one of the many structures, swinging on the swings or running around playing games of tag. The Read More…
This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured community events, businesses, real estate, crime, and more. Read on below to see the most popular articles from this past week. 17th Annual Trellis Lighting Kicks Off Holiday Season The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department celebrated the 17th annual lighting of Read More…
Thanks to the generosity of several North Enders and North End agencies, $1,150 in donations was secured to help with the holiday celebration for Back on My Feet to combat homelessness. A big thank you goes out to the North End Athletic Association (NEAA), John & Patricia Romano, Robert Dello Russo, Michael Giannasoli, North End Read More…
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It’s the wonderful time of year when the neighborhood glows with lights of the season. At Columbus Park, the Friends have adorned the trellis with blue lights for the last seventeen years. Take a shot at putting together this scene to get into the spirit! How to play: Move and drag the pieces around just Read More…
Wishing you the happiest of Thanksgivings this year from your friends at NorthEndWaterfront.com! As we close out our 10th calendar year of publication, we are thankful for the privilege to serve our community. Our little neighborhood news site has come a long way, and as always, there is more work to be done. The Thanksgiving Read More…
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh Happy Thanksgiving, Boston! This is a special time to show gratitude for all the things and people that make our lives full. It’s a time for surrounding ourselves with loved ones (and watching football, of course). This uniquely American tradition brings together people, families, and communities, and deepens our connections Read More…
Thanksgiving will soon be here and, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA), over 55 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more, 49.3 million of them by car, to celebrate with loved ones. Though the traffic may be horrendous, there are plenty of activities that make it all worth it. What’s your favorite Thanksgiving Read More…
The North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) recently presented the first show in its annual winter concert series: “Through the Lens: Jewish Classics, Celebrated and Unknown.” Local Boston artists—cellist Dr. Aron Zelkowicz, mezzo soprano Lynn Torgove, and pianist Dr. Christina Wright-Ivanova—used music as a vehicle to honor Jewish composers, culture and history. The musical Read More…
Yesterday I used the car for the first time since last Saturday nite, when our triplet grandchildren had been here for my husband’s birthday party. Afterward I drove them back to their car, which was parked a couple of blocks away. When I opened my new car yesterday to put something in the back seat, Read More…