This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured an FBI investigation, new COVID-19 travel restrictions, boats, government, transportation, and more! Read on below to see the most popular articles from this past week. FBI Swarm North End Building; Arrest Former Convict A normally quiet street in Boston’s North End saw quite a scene around noon on Read More…
Month: July 2020
Saint Agrippina di Mineo Mass & Blessing August 2
On the anniversary of the 106th feast in honor of Saint Agrippina di Mineo, a Mass will be held on Sunday, August 2 at 10:30 a.m. at Saint Leonard’s Parish in Boston’s North End. Following the Mass, there will be special blessing in front of Saint Agrippina. Note that social distancing guidelines will be in Read More…
Weekend Brief: North End Playground Used as Parking, Concerts in the Courtyard, Frozen Cocktails to Beat the Heat
Today is Friday, July 31st and if you’re still looking for a quick refreshing break from the heat, here are 10 places you can order a frozen to-go cocktail from around the city this summer, read more on Boston.com. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 12:30PM Boston Public Library “Concerts in the Read More…
Councilor Edwards Offers Zoning Board Amendment to Home Rule Petition
City Councilor Lydia Edwards (District 1) offered a revised draft of her home rule petition that was signed as an executive order by Mayor Marty Walsh in February 2020. Although the signed executive order addressed many of Councilor Edwards’ concerns regarding the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA), she identified four areas of contention that she Read More…
Pauli’s Competes in 2020 Sub Shop Tournament Championship Aug. 1
The 2020 Sub Shop Tournament Championship is an exciting sub shop competition featured on Instagram where 32 of the best sub shops across Massachusetts vie for the Championship title and, of course, bragging rights for being voted the best of the best! Knocking out shop after shop, Pauli’s, located in Boston’s North End, has successfully Read More…
Old North Suspends On-Site Programming
After being closed for nearly four months due to the Coronavirus, the Old North Foundation reopened the historic site to visitors on July 16, 2020. Unfortunately, the Foundation is unable to sustain operations under the ongoing pandemic restrictions, and has announced it will suspend on-site programming. Read the full statement from Old North Executive Director Read More…
Social Highlights This Week: Summer Nights and Street Signs
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. Summer Nights Street Signs Furry Feature Reader Submissions
Thursday’s Brief: School Staffers Rally for Safety Assurances, Lunchtime Flow, Ask an Expert Series, Kanopy Movie Club
Today is Thursday, July 30 and the Boston Children’s Museum is planning to renovate its iconic Hood Milk bottle since it was last refurbished in 1977, read more on NBC Boston. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 1:00PM Lunchtime Flow by Body Lingua Yoga. Thursdays in July, join Body Lingua Yoga for Read More…
FBI Swarm North End Building; Arrest Former Convict
A normally quiet street in Boston’s North End saw quite a scene around noon on Wednesday when Federal authorities stormed in with a court warrant to search the building at 143 Fulton Street. FBI searched the home and arrested Trevor Lucas, 31, for violating terms of his January 2019 release from prison, according to The Read More…
Wharf District Council Surveys Seek Input on International Place Public Realm and State St. Renovation Projects
The Wharf District Council (WDC) is asking residents to weigh in on two projects currently underway. One International Place Public Realm As discussed at the last WDC meeting, The Chiofaro Company is currently evaluating four key attributes of the International Place public realm as they move forward in developing a master plan for the complex—lobby Read More…
Neighborhood Photos: N. Washington St. Bridge Demolition
Demolition of the N. Washington St. bridge began last week after traffic shifted to a temporary bridge as part of the new bridge construction project. Since then, readers have been sharing photos of the work being done to dismantle the old bridge. Elizabeth shared a farewell to the old bridge saying, “good bye after over Read More…
North End Feast To-Go by Ristorante Lucia
Summer in Boston’s North End is normally bookended by five iconic Italian feasts, where locals and tourists crowd into the neighborhood’s narrow streets for a celebratory experience. Going back to the North End for a particular feast, for many Italian families, is a way to show respect and their devotion to a particular Saint; to many, it’s Read More…