Blessing of the Sails Ceremony at Old North Church on Sunday, July 1, 2012

Neighborhood Supports Old North Grant Application to Browne Fund for Garden Fountain

The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) voted unanimously to support Old North’s application for a fabrication grant from Boston’s Edward Ingersoll Browne Fund to construct a fountain. This competitive grant is designated for public art and gardens in the City of Boston. Rev. Stephen Ayres, representing the Old North Foundation, explained the grant Read More…

Tree Pruning Shines Light on the Prado / Paul Revere Mall

  The light is shining brighter on the North End’s Prado, known formally as the Paul Revere Mall, on the Freedom Trail between Hanover & Unity Street. Long overdue tree trimming and pruning is underway along the historic, red bricked open space that will not only give the trees some healthy breathing room, but also Read More…

Bicentennial of the War of 1812 Event Schedule

The City of Boston in cooperation with the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, National Park Service, Boston Harborfest and OpSail have announced the official event schedule for the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 commemoration. Highlights include ship visitations and a Blue Angels aerial demonstration during USS Constitution‘s fourth of July turnaround. From June 28th through Read More…