Resident researcher, Anne Pistorio, sorts through the old, dusty boxes at the Boston Public Library and sent us these two classic North End photos with the help of BPL’s Aaron Schmidt. The first is a panoramic photo by Frank B. Conlon of the old North End Beach, formerly on Commercial Street. If you are good Read More…
North End resident Nate Swain has been looking out for the trees at the City park on the corner of Richmond & Commercial Streets. A week ago, Nate sent in the following pictures, noting that 5 trees were dead and the remaining 9 were “bricked in” and having difficulty with irrigation. After a month and Read More…
Pictures from Jasper White’s Summer Shack Clambake held every Thursday night on Spectacle Island, sent in by Meredith Piscitelli. A small group from FOCCP attended and had a wonderful time. For those interested, the Ferry leaves from Christopher Columbus Park at 6:30 pm & returns at 9:30 pm. More information.
Kate Vander Wiede of the South End News interviews State Representative Aaron Michlewitz, who represents the North End, South End and areas of downtown in the 3rd Suffolk District. In another life, the Northeastern Journalism grad could have been a sports writer. But instead, Aaron Michlewitz has taken on the position of 3rd Suffolk State Representative. Read More…
Kate, 6, and Molly Leonard, 3, of Boston, look up and smile at the camera in the middle of their art projects at the July 20 Artists in Residence Craft Workshop presented by ParkARTS at Christopher Columbus Park in the North End. Photo: Gina Choi Ariana Galvao, 4, of the North End, looks at her Read More…
Kenneth Feinberg, the Gulf oil spill claims czar with a $20 billion pot of money, ran through a few scenarios of claims that might and might not be paid out. Unfortunately, the reimbursement outlook for North End restaurants unable to get Gulf shrimp is “highly unlikely.” CNN Money reports: At the Economic Club in Washington, Read More…
The response was mixed to the Boston Redevelopment Authority’s presentation at a North End community meeting regarding proposed guidelines for development along the edges of the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway. The July 19th meeting at the Mariner’s House in North Square was focused on the parcels in and near the North End/Waterfront neighborhood with respect Read More…
The big North End feasts kick-off this weekend with the St. Joseph’s Feast at the corner of Hanover & Battery Streets. Here are some photos and a video clip from Saturday, July 24, 2010. Click here to view more photos of the July 2010 St. Joseph’s Feast. On the Prado, international singing sensation Angelo Picardi, Read More…
Amazing photos from this week’s thunderstorm sky and lightning over Puopolo Park on Commercial Street looking toward Charlestown. (Photos by Brendan O’Brien.) View more storm sky photos.
The NEWRA Clean Streets Committee has been looking for a way to help dog owners clean up after their dogs. Chris Young, the committee’s liaison to the North End Chamber of Commerce and business community, took charge of the effort and recently purchased five “Dogi-Pot” facilities that will be mounted on poles at neighborhood parks. Read More…
Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, July 27, 2010, 7:00 PM The Pilot House, 2 Atlantic Avenue Zoning and Licensing Applications 7:00 PM – 7:20 PM 76 Salem Street, Cafe Nuovo, Vincent Ferrara has applied to the Licensing Board for a new C.V. 7-day Malt and Wine license to be exercised in a Read More…
Highlights from this week’s Boston Police District A-1 Journal Log for the North End / Waterfront neighborhood: Breaking & Entering – Residential 07/16/10 9:00am-11:00am Prince St. resident reports his apartment front door was forced open and the following items were removed: handheld computer, electronic game system, video games, sunglasses, backpack and other misc. items. Assault Read More…