Arts & Culture Community Photos & Videos

Photo Gallery: VFW North End Post 144 Veteran’s Day Ceremony

The North End Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 144 held their annual ceremonies on the Paul Revere Mall (Prado) and at the Iraq-Afghanistan Memorial for Veterans Day. Photographer Michele Morgan was on hand and shares this photo gallery. View our previous Veterans Day post on NorthEndWaterfront.com for more on this year’s recognition ceremonies in Read More…

Business People

Neighborhood Recognition for V. Cirace & Son

Owners Jeff and Lisa Cirace of V. Cirace and Son, Inc. were recently recognized by the North End/West End ABCD Neighborhood Service Center (NSC) for their generosity and outstanding support of the Buona Sera: An Evening with Friends annual fundraiser. Lisa and Jeff provide wonderful wine and also donated an overflowing gift basket. The shop, located Read More…

Community

Royal Navy Frigate HMS Northumberland to Arrive in Boston Saturday, Nov. 16

The Royal Navy’s HMS Northumberland will sail into Boston on Saturday, November 16 with her ship’s company lining the upper deck in full ceremonial uniforms for a week-long visit at the Charlestown Navy Yard where it will be docked alongside the USS Constitution. HMS Northumberland is one of the Royal Navy’s 13 Type 23 frigates, originally Read More…

Announcements Event Notices

“The Snow Leopard Project: And Other Adventures in Warzone Conservation” Book Talk

WHO & WHAT: Following decades of war, Dr. Alex Dehgan moved to Afghanistan in 2006 to build the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Afghanistan Program to protect snow leopards and other endangered species there. His recent book, The Snow Leopard Project: And Other Adventures in Warzone Conservation, takes readers along with him and his team through some Read More…

Transportation

Charles River Locks to Close to Pedestrians Nov. 15; 19 – 21

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has advised the New Charles River Dam Pedestrian Walkway will be closed to foot traffic Friday, November 15 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. and Tuesday, November 19 through Thursday, November 21. The closure is to accommodate facility maintenance operations. Vessel traffic will not be impacted. The walkway Read More…

Daily Briefs

Thursday’s Brief: Best Seafood Spots in Town, Short Term Rental Hearing, NEWRA Meeting, Ocean Changes Talk

Today is Thursday, November 14 and the cold weather is here to stay. If you’re looking for more winter activities this winter, check out this list of where to ice skate around the city. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 1:00PM Hearing on Short Term Rental Ordinance. Members of the public are Read More…

Featured Meetings

Crime Report: Three Arrests, Residential Breaking & Entering, Three CVS Thefts

Boston Police District A-1 provided North End / Waterfront residents an update on recent neighborhood crime incidents, summarized below, at the November 2019 North End Public Safety Meeting. Aggravated Assaults (1)– 10/12/19 at 10:15 p.m. (Hanover St.): Domestic violence incident. Breaking & Entering – Residence (1)– 11/5/19 at 6:45 p.m. (131 Prince St.): Resident came home from Read More…

Featured Meetings

Wharf District Council Meeting Reports: Bostonia, Commercial Wharf, Community Preservation Act, State St. Project

The Wharf District Council (WDC) held its November meeting on Tuesday evening at The New England Aquarium (NEAQ) Harborside Learning Lab. A number of notable reports and community updates were included as part of a full agenda. Bostonia Public House Requests Support for DJ License: Appearing before the WDC, John P.Connell, Esq. requested support as Read More…

Kids & Families

Boston Community Collaborative Gets Kids on the Court for Celtics Game

Boston Community Collaborative (BCC) coordinated amazing on-court opportunities for one hundred lucky kids at the October 30th Celtics game against the Milwaukee Bucks.  Fifty kids participated in the Anthem Buddies opportunity. The kids get to line up in front of the two teams right on the court for the singing of the National Anthem. The Read More…

Arts & Culture Photos & Videos

360 Video: All Saints Day Procession and Reception in Boston’s North End

View this 360 video from the All Saints Day gathering in Boston’s North End. Note for 360 video: You can grab the video screen and drag it around to see the full 360 view. If your browser does not support 360 video or you see a distorted spherical view, watch it directly on YouTube here. Read More…

Event Notices Meetings

Residents’ Association Nov. 14 Agenda: ISD Commissioner Irish, Rep. Michlewitz Discusses Legislative Agenda, Daily Catch License Transfer to 65 Atlantic Ave.

The November North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) meeting will be on Thursday, November 14, 2019. The meeting will be at 7 p.m. at the Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet Street. At this month’s meeting the association will hear from Inspectional Services Department (ISD) Commissioner Dion Irish on building related issues in the neighborhood. Read More…

Daily Briefs

Wednesday’s Brief: Peruvian Cuisine Rises in Boston, LEGO Club, Homework Help, Friends of NE Library Meeting, Hidden Histories, Old North Speaker Series

Today is Wednesday, November 13, and tonight the Improv Asylum presents a new musical satirizing Fyre Festival, read more here.. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 3:00PM Kids’ LEGO Club. Drop by the North End Library after school to build whatever you can imagine using LEGOs and DUPLOs. 4:00PM BTU Homework Help Read More…