Join us Saturday, January 11 from 10am – 12pm to learn about Boston’s land-making by examining historic maps. The Norman B. Leventhal Map and Education Center at Boston Public Library (BPL) is partnering with Friends of the Boston Harborwalk. Garrett Dash Nelson, Curator of Maps and Director of Geographic Scholarship at the Leventhal Center, will give Read More…
The BCYF Nazzaro Center at 30 N. Bennet St. in Boston’s North End has a full line-up of activities for children ages 10-12 in the month of January. There will be science activities, ice skating, swimming, and engineering with local engineer and instructor Rebecca Griffin. Miss Becca will provide students with exciting presentations that introduce engineering concepts. Every Read More…
Today is Tuesday, January 7 and yesterday marked a new political frontier for Boston as the most diverse City Council in the history of the city was sworn into office, read more on The Boston Globe. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 10:30AM Toddler Story Time. Listen to stories, sing songs, and Read More…
Boston Police District A-1 provided North End / Waterfront residents an update on recent neighborhood crime incidents, summarized below, at the January 2020 North End Public Safety Meeting. Part 1 Crime in District A-1: Down 6% YTD. Aggravated Assaults (2) – 12/9/19 at 5:45 p.m. (279 North St.): Male suspect was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon Read More…
The Eliot School Governing Board recently celebrated and thanked Chair Israel Ruiz for over 10 years of service and commitment to the Eliot School and its growth and expansion. “Thank you, Israel, for the most amazing ten years leading the growth of the best school in Boston! We are truly grateful for your energy, commitment and belief in urban Read More…
La Befana came to the North End on the traditional eve of the Epiphany, January 5th, to visit all the good children with presents. This year’s actress was Janet Gilardi at the Fisherman’s Club for the Donne 2020’s Befana Christmas Party. In Italian folklore, Befana visits all the children of Italy on the eve of Read More…
The BCYF Nazzaro Center will host movie night for children ages 6-9 on Friday, January 17, 2020 from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Nonmembers are welcome and popcorn and drinks will be provided. The movie is currently TBD. The cost to participate is $5 with all proceeds going directly to can share’s “double up” program. Read More…
Today is Monday, January 6 and Boston Police have increased patrols in wake of the country’s escalating tensions with Iran, read more on CBS Boston. Here’s what else you need to know for the week ahead… La Befana Holiday. The Feast of the Epiphany, an important post-Christmas date on the Christian calendar, is celebrated on Read More…
The following are recent incidents reported by Boston Police District A-1 for the North End / Waterfront area. Vandalism of Motor Vehicle12/28/19 12:56 p.m. A Lyft driver reports he was called to Hanover St. for a customer pickup. When he arrived, the customer had a dog with him. At this time, the driver informed Read More…
Bob Somerville shares this photo from Christopher Columbus Park saying, “Even on a damp, dreary day, these vibrant winterberries give a burst of color to the park.” “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 Read More…
This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured a look back at our most popular stories of the decade, New Year’s Eve happenings, city service requests, real estate, and more! Read on below to see the top articles from this past week. Looking Back at the Top Stories of the Decade on NorthEndWaterfront.com As one decade Read More…
Remember back in December how the winter lights glowed during the season’s first snow? This weekend’s puzzle is only 35 pieces, but the shapes are smooth which will make putting them together a bit more difficult. How to play: Move and drag the pieces around just like a regular jigsaw puzzle. When two pieces are Read More…