Event Notices

Santa Arrives by Helicopter at Columbus Park for Christmas Parade

The 48th Annual North End Christmas Parade is scheduled for Sunday, December 15, starting at 1:00 p.m. when Santa Claus arrives by helicopter. Due to the construction at the Puopolo ball fields, the helicopter will land at Christopher Columbus Park. Please note the change in location for the helicopter landing at Columbus Park! Following the Read More…

Daily Briefs

Weekend Brief: Cannoli Eating Dream Job, City & BPD Release Nightclub Safety Guidelines, Friday Films

Today is Friday, December 13 and if you haven’t heard of the Boston mom who makes $400 an hour eating cannolis with strangers, you need to read about Paula Noukas’ dream job giving food and history tours of the North End, read more on Market Watch. Here’s what you need to know for this weekend… Read More…

Arts & Culture Featured

Handel’s Messiah With Hallelujah Chorus Performed in the Great Hall [Photos]

Handel’s Messiah, Part the First and the Hallelujah Chorus, was presented together by the North End Music and Performing Arts Center and Boston Landmarks Orchestra. The seasonal favorite was conducted by Christopher Wilkins and, for the first time, performed in The Great Hall, Faneuil Hall. The concert featured the Boston Landmarks Orchestra, One City Choir and NEMPAC’s Youth Choir. Read More…

Featured Police & Fire

Police Blotter: Assault with Brick and Destruction of Excavator; Package Thefts

The following are recent incidents reported by Boston Police District A-1 for the North End / Waterfront area. Assault with Deadly Weapon (Brick) / Destruction of Property12/09/19 at 5:38 p.m.Male suspect arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and destruction of property on North St. The suspect was observed by an off duty officer damaging a heavy Read More…

Health & Environment

CDC Recommended Tips for Avoiding Germs During Flu Season

During cold and flu season, handwashing is the best way to prevent yourself and your family from getting sick. Germs are everywhere; they get on our hands and items that we touch. Handwashing can prevent 1 in 5 respiratory infections such as cold and flu, and 1 in 3 diarrhea-related illnesses. Do not use hand Read More…

Daily Briefs

Thursday’s Brief: Northern Ave Bridge Redesign, NEWRA Meeting, Christmas Luncheon, Holiday Card Swap & Ornament Craft

Today is Thursday, December 12 and here’s a joke from local comedian Ben Alper: “After the Patriots loss to the Chiefs, fans are wondering if this is finally the end of the Tom Brady/Bill Belichick era. According to my sources, it won’t be if Tom’s 2006 clone is ready to start on Sunday against the Read More…

Meetings Real Estate

New Plan Sans Addition Receives Council Support for 49 Charter Street

A new plan for 49 Charter Street received unanimous support from the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) at their December 2019 meeting. The revision maintains the property as three stories, without the previously proposed one-story addition that would have made a fourth floor. NEWNC has previously opposed the addition of a fourth story Read More…

Community Featured Photos & Videos

Social Highlights This Week: Black & White and Holiday Lights

Check out our weekly social media highlights from residents and visitors in the area. To be featured, tag us  @northend.waterfront on Instagram, @northendboston on Twitter, @northendwaterfront on Facebook. Use hashtags #northendboston or #bostonwaterfront. Black & White Holiday Lights Furry Feature Reader Submissions [hr] While you’re here … we have a favor to ask. Now in our 10th year, we are covering Read More…

Community

Reader Poll: What Are Your Favorite Winter Activities?

It’s mid-December and Boston has already seen multiple occasions of accumulating snow, including one Boston Public Schools snow day! The hats and gloves have been pulled out of storage and residents will now bundle up before heading outside for this next winter season. What are your favorite activities to do in the winter? Vote in Read More…

Event Notices

Residents’ Association Dec. 12 Agenda: Councilor Edwards Presents Updates, Letter to Amend Zoning Code, 49 Charter St., 14 N. Bennet St.

The December North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) meeting will be on Thursday, December 12, 2019. The meeting will be at 7 p.m. at the Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet Street. At this meeting City Councilor Lydia Edwards, representing District 1 (North End, Charlestown, and East Boston), will present legislative and community updates. There Read More…

Daily Briefs

Wednesday’s Brief: Julia Mejia Wins by One Vote, LEGO Club, NEMPAC Concert

Today is Wednesday, December 11 and National Cupcake Day is coming up this Sunday. Hoodline has pulled together a list of all of the best places to celebrate with delicious treats around Boston, read more on Hoodline. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 3:00PM Kids’ LEGO Club. Drop by the North End Read More…