People

Obituary: Phyllis Charlton of the North End

CHARLTON, Phyllis 77, of Boston’s North End, on Wednesday July 7, 2010. She is survived by her three children, Cathi Charlton of Norton, David Charlton of MD, and Victoria (Charlton) Finn of CT. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at the Berkeley Residence, 40 Read More…

Arts & Culture Photos & Videos

Movie Trailer Released for Ben Affleck’s “The Town”

The trailer for Ben Affleck’s “The Town” has been released. View the trailer below by clicking on the video play arrow. The “Made in Boston” movie includes extensive scenes filmed in the North End from when the production team was here last summer.  In addition to Affleck, the film stars Jeremy Renner, Rebecca Hall, Blake Read More…

Police & Fire

Weekly North End/Waterfront Police Blotter

Highlights from this week’s Boston Police Journal Log for the North End / Waterfront area: Breaking & Entering – Residential 07/09/10          2:15am-9:00pm Charter St. resident reports apartment front door was forced open and 3 laptops were removed. Breaking & Entering – Residential 07/11/10          3:00pm-5:00pm No. Margin St. resident reports front apartment door forced open and Read More…

Police & Fire

Breaking & Entering Advisory Bulletin Issued by Boston Police District A-1

Boston Police District A-1 Breaking & Entering Advisory Bulletin We recommend that constituents follow these security measures to protect their residences and/or businesses from being broken into.     Use sturdy doors. Solid wooden doors or doors reinforced with steel offer much more protection than hollow core wooden doors. Use safe locks. Adding quality deadbolt locks is Read More…

Arts & Culture Photos & Videos

“Viva! St. Agrippina” Film Screening

“Viva! Saint Agrippina” is a documentary that takes place in Boston’s historic North End. Since 1914, the Saint Agrippina Benefit Society have been hosting an annual feast in honor of the martyred Saint, a tradition which originated in Mineo, Sicily. Society Members tell the tales of Saint Agrippina’s short and tragic life. Rather than exhibiting Read More…

Community Real Estate

NEWNC Hears 50 Snow Hill St. Renovation Plans

The North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) listened this week to an upcoming zoning variance request by Damian Szary at 50 Snow Hill Street. However, the Council did not vote on the proposal because the applicant had not yet received a refusal letter from Inspectional Services. Once a refusal letter is received, the applicant will appeal Read More…

Community

Café Nuovo Receives NEWNC Support With Midnight Closing Time

In a vote of 7-3, the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council supported a midnight closing hour, 7 days a week, for a new beer & wine license by Café Nuovo’s Vincent Ferrara at 76 Salem Street. The location was previously occupied by Paesan’s, La Brace and D’Amore’s. Ferrara’s family was previously involved with La Brace. The Read More…