Today is Tuesday, May 26 and instead of the normal 37,000 flags that would be placed in the Boston Common to honor the Massachusetts service members who died since the American Revolution, 1,000 American flags were placed about 6 feet apart overnight for Memorial Day, read more on Boston.com. Here’s what else you need to Read More…
Many Memorial Day tributes went virtual this year, but wreathes and flags still showed up at various sites around Boston to remember those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice defending our nation and freedoms. Photographer Gerri Paladino stopped by the Fallen Hero’s Memorial Garden in the Seaport to take in their Memorial Day display.
RUFF North End has announced that the Prince Street Dog Park at the Gassy (DeFilippo Flights area) and the Richmond Street Dog Run will reopen as of Tuesday, May 26, 2020. The parks have been closed since April 16 when, in cooperation with the City of Boston, RUFF closed the dog parks due to individuals Read More…
The Partnership to Renew the Shaw 54th Memorial Regiment began construction site work around the Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial in the Boston Common, marking the next phase of the $3 million restoration project. To bring life to the project site, 900 feet of interpretive signage will be installed along the construction fencing, Read More…
As part of the North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC)’s livestream programming during this time of social distancing due to COVID-19, NEMPAC has launched their “Ask an Expert” Series. This week, local composers answer questions about their creative process and the unique challenges of being a successful composer in their chosen genre. NEMPAC’s Heather and Read More…
Today is Monday, May 25 and if you’ve been having trouble falling asleep lately or have been feeling restless at home, try these yoga poses from the founder and director of Boston Yoga School and instructor at JP Centre Yoga and North End Yoga, read more on Boston Magazine. Here’s what else you need to Read More…
City Councilor Ed Flynn (District 2) expressed the importance of recognizing our fallen heroes on Memorial Day in the absence of the City’s usual large gatherings during the Council’s weekly meeting. Memorial Day weekend has always been a day filled with age-old traditions from the Memorial Day Flag Garden in the Boston Common to a Read More…
The following are recent incidents reported by Boston Police District A-1 for the North End / Waterfront area. Bike Larceny05/16/20 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Victim reports unknown persons entered a Noyes Place hallway building and stole a VF Transit (red) Hybrid bike. Breaking and Entering—Commercial05/16 8:00 p.m. – 05/17/20 3:00 p.m.Salem street restaurant owner Read More…
The Friends of the North End has decided to cancel its 48th annual reunion which was to be held at the Sons of Italy Hall in Winchester on Saturday, September 19th. We wish all our Friends and their families a safe and healthy remainder of the year and look forward to 2021 when we will Read More…
American Flags decorate the lawn along the Harborwalk in Boston’s Seaport in observance of Memorial Day. Photo submitted by Jon Campanelli. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Send in your photos using our Submit a Post form, via email to info@northendwaterfront.com or tag @northend.waterfront on Instagram. Please include a caption or story telling us about your photo. See past neighborhood Read More…
The North End Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 144 has announced updates to its annual Memorial Day Service for 2020 due to COVID-19. This year’s ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 25, and will be limited to three members of Post 144 who will broadcast observances on Facebook. Community members Read More…
The USS Constitution will host a Facebook live event on Memorial Day, May 25, honoring USS Constitution’s fallen crew members at 11:30 a.m. and will fire a salute of 21 minute-guns at noon. Although the ship remains closed to visitors due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the USS Constitution invites everyone to join in this virtual Read More…