A development proposal at 14 N. Bennet St., the former St. Leonard’s rectory in Boston’s North End, was met with skepticism by the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) which voted 5-4 to oppose the zoning variance application. The petitioner, George Kouris of Epsilon Partners, with architect Isaac Smith and attorney Daniel Toscano, presented 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. Pothole at 61 Prince St North End This 311 user writes, “This pothole has been on Prince St more than 6 years. The addition of new Read More…
The North End Beautification Committee celebrated the season by decorating Hanover Street with a Christmas tree and other decorations at the corner of Cross Street. Santa was on hand for the kids and free hot chocolate was provided by Caffe Paradiso. St. John School students held a bake sale while carols were played by local Read More…
Today is Tuesday, December 10 and an outpouring of heartfelt messages have taken to social media after Pete Frates, a former college baseball player whose battle with ALS helped inspire the ice bucket challenge, passed away at the age of 34, read more on WHDH. Here’s what else you need to know for today… Notable Read More…
Boston Police District A-1 provided North End / Waterfront residents an update on recent neighborhood crime incidents, summarized below, at the December 2019 North End Public Safety Meeting. Crime in District A-1 is down 7% year-to-date. Larcenies (5) – 11/9/19 at 9:23 p.m. (CVS – 218 Hanover St.): Hanover St. pharmacy reported a male suspect stole $600 Read More…
The Eliot School hosted night two of their 10th annual “Evening for Education” at Trattoria di Monica on Sunday, November 17 to raise money for the Eliot’s play-based learning initiative, EPIC: Eliot Play. Innovate. Create. The EPIC methodology ensures the cognitive development of students through equitable and accessible hands-on learning opportunities. Currently, EPIC offerings include woodworking, Read More…
With the theme of peace & harmony to guide them, visitors to the Armenian Heritage Park were invited to walk the labyrinth Sunday afternoon as well as participate in festive activities. As the moon peeked out through the clouds, park regulars and newcomers mixed and mingled. “I’m here to honor the memory of my grandfather Read More…
North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) is thrilled to announce the NEMPAC Opera Project 2020 MainStage Production. This year, our Artistic Director, Alexandra Dietrich, has selected Gioachino Rossini’s vibrant comedic masterpiece Il barbiere di Siviglia, or The Barber of Seville as Americans have known and called it since its 1819 American Premiere in New York. This opera buffa Read More…
Today is Monday, December 9 and if you’re craving some classic breakfast food, Eater Boston has pulled together the 18 best pancake spots around Boston including the North End’s own North Street Grille, read more on Eater Boston. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 7:00PM NEWNC Monthly Meeting at the Nazzaro Center. Read More…
Mayor Marty Walsh continued the neighborhood trolley tradition with a stop in the North End on Sunday afternoon. Kids of all ages came out to see Santa and the lighting of the Prado tree on the Paul Revere Mall. “I’m excited to start the season by making stops throughout the City for the annual trolley Read More…
Offering a warm measure of holiday cheer to counteract the chilly Saturday weather, the North End Library hosted its annual Open House sponsored by the Friends Of The North End Library (FONEL) on December 7th. The agenda featured a musical performance by the NEMPAC Children’s Chorus under the direction of Alexandra Dietrich with Valerie Osborn Read More…
The city has entered the holiday lights season in full force! Today, we go back to last week’s annual lighting of the iconic blue light trellis at Christopher Columbus Park. Jon Seamens of Boston Parks shares these family fun images from the event. View more photos and information from the event at this previous post.