In the coming year, the Friends of the Public Garden are celebrating our 50th Anniversary, and we want you to be the first to know what we have planned! Come to hear about our groundbreaking projects in the parks and special events for 2020. For 50 years, the Friends has played a vital role in Read More…
Happy Pills, a European-based candy shop located at 121 Salem Street, recently opened for business. One of the first things one notices when walking into Happy Pills is the bright, ambient lighting. Combined with the pharmacy feel complete with cross and medicinal brand elements like bottles and pillboxes, the design theme of the shop aims Read More…
The Eliot K-8 School in Boston’s North End was recently named a finalist for the Kaleidoscope Collective for Learning Pilot program by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The Eliot is one of just 22 schools selected in the state. The program program is aimed at involving more students and teachers in deeper learning. Read More…
The Boston City Council recently voted in favor of a two percent real estate transfer fee on transactions exceeding $2 million. The council voted 10 to 3 in favor of the new tax with Councilor Frank Baker, Mark Ciommo, and Althea Garrison voting against it. The proposal was developed by City Councilor Lydia Edwards, who Read More…
Today is Monday, December 16 and according to a citywide proposal, the Boston Public Library is considering adding apartments to four branches in the West End, Dorchester and Roxbury that are already slated for renovations – a first for the city, read more on WBGH. Here’s what you need to know for the week ahead… Read More…
Santa Claus arrived by helicopter on the waterfront on Sunday afternoon to the cheers of hundreds who gathered at Christopher Columbus Park. This is the first (and only?) year the Santa landing was at Columbus park because Langone Park and Puopolo Fields are under renovation. The event is dedicated in memory of James “Jimmy” Pallotta and sponsored Read More…
It was a full house at the 2019 North End Christmas Fund Luncheon as hundreds came together for the annual charity event. Receiving honors this year: Toni GilardiUncle Fred Carangelo Humanitarian AwardJohn FiumaraPrivate Ernest J. Natale Community Service Award The committee also honored two longtime supporters who have been very generous in supporting the Christmas Fund luncheon over the Read More…
Plans to covert the St. Leonard’s Rectory at 14. N. Bennet St. to eight residential units and a one-story addition with rear decks and roof decks were opposed by the North End/Waterfront Residents Association (NEWRA) at their December meeting. The proposal was presented by Attorney Daniel Toscano, representing George Kouris of Epsilon Partners. Also in Read More…
As part of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) “Community Chat” program, the group invited the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office to answer questions regarding substance abuse, homelessness and other cases that impact the community. North End resident, Jessica Frattaroli, Asst. District Attorney in the Suffolk County office, addressed the council with information Read More…
On Thursday, December 5, the Vilna Shul, Boston’s center for Jewish culture located in the West End, hosted a Chanukah A Cappella Concert to get into the holiday spirit. Five a cappella groups performed for an audience of excited families and local community members. Pictured on stage is Brandeis University’s Manginah who performed alongside Honorable Read More…
This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured holiday cheer, development, crime, schools, and more! Read on below to see the most popular articles from this past week. Neighborhood Council Opposes Rectory Conversion and Addition in Close Vote [Video] A development proposal at 14 N. Bennet St., the former St. Leonard’s rectory, was met with skepticism Read More…
This week, we head over to Boston Common to see the lights draped over the trees creating a pathway of colors for the season. How to play: Move and drag the pieces around just like a regular jigsaw puzzle. When two pieces are connected, they will click together. If you are “missing” a piece, move the Read More…