People

Obituary: Pasquale Barone of Boston’s North End

Pasquale Barone of Boston’s North End passed away surrounded by his family on February 23, 2020. He was born in Montefalcione, Avellino, Italy and is the beloved husband of 66 years to Consiglia (Petrillo) Barone. Loving father of Ursula Imbriano and her husband Antonio of Malden, Annette Barone of the North End, Pasquale Barone Jr., of Read More…

Arts & Culture Event Notices

Old North Speaker Series–Founding Martyr: Dr. Joseph Warren, the American Revolution’s Lost Hero

“Founding Martyr: Dr. Joseph Warren, the American Revolution’s Lost Hero” by Christian Di Spigna Tuesday, February 25, 2020 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Old North Church. Hear author Christian Di Spigna provide a fresh take on an unsung hero of the American Revolution. One of the most important and active revolutionaries in Colonial Read More…

Daily Briefs

Monday’s Brief: Cannoli-Inspired Beer, Early Voting, School Transportation Budget Hearing

Today is Monday, February 24 and as of yesterday the state of Massachusetts’ hands-free driving law is officially in effect, read more about what you can and cannot do on The Boston Globe. Here’s what you need to know for the week ahead… Early Voting Begins. All voters registered to vote in Boston are able Read More…

Featured Police & Fire

Police Blotter: Delivery Truck Vandalism & Aggravated Assault

The following are recent incidents reported by Boston Police District A-1 for the North End / Waterfront area. Vandalism02/19/20    9:45amA delivery truck driver reports he parked in the bike lane on Commercial St. while delivering a package. Once back in the truck, a male on a bike smacked his side mirror of the truck. An Read More…

Featured Meetings

Tenants’ Rights and Housing Resources Provided by Office of Housing Stability [Video]

Katie Forde from Boston’s Office of Housing Stability (OHS) gave a presentation about resources and tenants rights at the February North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) meeting. Part of the Department of Neighborhood Development, the OHS was created in 2016. Its primary goals are to: Assist Bostonians with identifying and accessing rental housing they can afford, Read More…

Featured Government

Early Voting Feb. 24–28; Absentee Ballots for Presidential Primary

Massachusetts’ presidential primary is on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020. Here’s what you can do if you’re a registered voter in Boston and can’t get to the polling sites, will be out of town on Election Day, or just want to vote early. Early Voting All voters registered to vote in Boston are able to vote Read More…

Community Featured

Weekly Top Reads: Seaplanes, Hanover St. Project Opposed, Bench Sponsorship, Councilor Essaibi George, Eliot School Reads Aloud, & Heartfelt Love

This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured transportation, development, government, schools, community events, and more! Read on below to see the most popular articles from this past week. Seaplane Docking Trial Approved at Long Wharf in Downtown Boston Cape Air received final approval for a one-year trial to use Boston Waterboat Marina located at 66 Read More…

Announcements Health & Environment

National Kids Dental Health Month

February is “National Kids Dental Health Month”. Here are some guidelines for good dental health for your child: Children should brush their teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste and clean between their teeth daily. Children should eat a healthy diet that limits sugary beverages and snacks. Children should see a dentist regularly for Read More…

Daily Briefs

Weekend Brief: Senne Acquires One Lewis Wharf, Puppet Shows, Friday Films, Colonial Kids Corner, Teen Writing Group, Sports Night, Nazzaro Building Study

Today is Friday, February 21 and next month Arcadia Publishing is releasing Dyke Hendrickson’s New England Coast Guard Stories, featuring profiles of “the varied careers and contributions of the brave men and women throughout New England who ensure the service remains Semper Paratus-Always Ready.” Learn more at arcadiapublishing.com. Here’s what else you need to know Read More…

Featured Photos & Videos

Social Highlights This Week: Love is in the Air and North End Doors

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. Love is in the Air North End Doors Furry Feature Reader Submissions

Kids & Families Photos & Videos

North End Families Enjoy Snow Tubing [Photos]

The BCYF Nazzaro Center and North End Against Drugs (NEAD) recently sponsored a trip to the Nashoba Valley Tubing Park! Over thirty families and friends participated in the event. See photos from their sunny experience on the slopes below. Nazzaro Center Director Steven Siciliano thanked all the parents and children who showed up to make Read More…