Today is Tuesday, December 22 and if you’re looking for the traditional Feast of the Seven Fishes for takeout this week, consider one of these local restaurants, read more on Boston.com. Here’s what else you need to know for today… Notable News: Licensing Board slams North End restaurant for raft of Covid-19 violations, including letting Read More…
The hopes and fears of this past year by Thomas F. Schiavoni Christmas Eve will soon fall softly upon an ancient burying ground and the former tenements atop Copp’s Hill. There will be no movement, no sounds of traffic, nor the machinery of commerce at the epicenter of a major American city. There will only be empty Read More…
The following are recent incidents reported by Boston Police District A-1 for the North End / Waterfront area. Disturbing the Peace12/15/20 8:36 p.m.Male suspect arrested for disturbing the peace, disorderly, assault & battery of a police officer, resisting arrest, and assault & battery after a confrontation in and outside of a Read More…
Michael L. Romano, 54, lifelong resident of the North End of Boston, passed away, unexpectedly on Friday, December 18, 2020. Michael is the devoted father of Mikayla Romano and Antonio Romano. He is the beloved son of Louis and Joanne (Giuggio) Romano of Stoneham. Michael is the loving grandson of the late Michael and Marie Read More…
District A-1 Boston Police Department (BPD) Officer Frederick “Teddy” Boyle announced that he will be retiring in February 2021. Officer Boyle, a resident of the North End, has been with the BPD for over 34 years. As District A-1 liaison to the North End / Waterfront, Boyle provides the weekly police blotters and presents at the public safety Read More…
The North End/ Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) heard from a petitioner seeking to transfer an all-alcohol license from Zuma Tex Mex, formerly located in Faneuil Hall, to a new restaurant located at 393 Hanover Street. Owned by Mira Giangregorio, the proposed restaurant, Nando Trattoria, would be located at the site of the former Green Cross Read More…
Robert “Bob” D’Attilio, international scholar of the Sacco and Vanzetti case, died November 19, 2020 at his home at the age of 85. The son of Dominic and Josephine (Giuseppina Gianiorio), Italian immigrants from the town of Navelli in the Abruzzo region of Southern Italy, Bob attended Medford High School and was a graduate in Read More…
The Wharf District Council (WDC) held its December meeting on Tuesday, December 15 via Zoom. A number of notable reports and community updates were included as part of a full agenda. Rasta Rootz Cannabis Dispensary Fernando Bent-Mullings, Co-Founder and CEO of Rasta Rootz, gave a detailed presentation on his company’s proposed cannabis dispensary at 21 Read More…
A December snowstorm covered much of the Northeast with a serious amount of snow this past Wednesday and Thursday. Logan Airport measured 13.1 inches, while parts of New York and Vermont saw over three feet! Here are some photos of the North End / Waterfront from the Nor’easter. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. See Read More…
Today is Friday, December 18 and if you’re planning on staying home for the upcoming holidays but don’t want to cook, consider ordering dinner from these local restaurants offering holiday meals, read more on Boston.com and Boston Magazine. Notable News: Massachusetts releases COVID-19 guidelines for celebrating the December holidays With recent polls showing almost 70% Read More…
The North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) and North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) hosted a virtual joint meeting to hear updates from local elected officials on Wednesday evening. City Councilor Lydia Edwards (District 1) provided updates regarding recent City Council resolutions. Councilor Edwards started her talking points off with an announcement that the City Council recently Read More…
The North End/ Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) supported a petitioner seeking zoning relief for a new residential building at 25 Atlantic Avenue. The new construction, owned by Richard Walsh of Walsh Brothers Construction located at 25 Atlantic Ave (210 Commercial Street), would be a five-story, six residential unit building with a common roof deck (55 Read More…