In the old days you might have just cut out a newspaper clipping and put it on the fridge. Now you just read the notable news post covering the articles over the past week! On a warm March day, some guilt creeps in T-shirt weather in March brought “pasty arms and upturned faces” out to the North End parks Read More…
Executives and committee heads from the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) provided updates on various community affairs. Below is a brief summary and video timeline. (00:00) Call to order & Roll Call by NEWNC President Philip Frattaroli (00:20) Meeting Protocol: NEWNC Vice President Ryan Kenny (01:10) Resident Parking/Traffic Committee: Ryan Kenny Postponement of NEWNC Read More…
Both North End / Waterfront neighborhood groups voted to support a zoning occupancy change at 290 North Street to change the bed and breakfast to a full, four family, residential condo building. A roof deck will be deeded exclusively for private use by one condo owner. Attorney Daniel Toscano represented Matthew and Jeanette Olson, presenting Read More…
The body of Zachary Marr was recovered from the Charles River on Tuesday night by State Police after being spotted by someone walking nearby. Marr is the 22-year-old man who went missing on February 13th after leaving the Bell in Hand Bar on Union Street near Haymarket. His body was found behind the locks at Leverett Circle near Read More…
St. Patrick’s Day is an auspicious time to recall that before the North End was Italian it was Irish, inhabited by refugees trying to escape the terrible famines of the 1840’s. When they arrived here the Irish met an unyielding wall of prejudice and enmity. The original settlers of Boston, mostly Swamp Yankees, used to Read More…
Bob Somerville captures this rainy night scene on the Prado. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Email your best photos to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a sentence (or more) telling us about your photo. See past neighborhood photo posts.
Attention! Abutting Residents of Public Alley 101 PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 6:30PM The Nazzaro Center 30 North Bennet Street, North End The Boston Public Works Department is planning to resurface the roadway of Public Alley 101, from Cross to Richmond Streets. However, there are some existing conditions within the alley that require Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted 23-2 to support the a new Wine and Malt Beverages with Cordials/liqueurs license for the expected opening of Ben Cotto pizzeria and restaurant at 361 Hanover Street. Co-owner/manager Warren Mustacchio presented with Attorney William Ferullo at the group’s March meeting. Joseph Bono, of Al Dente and Benevento’s on Salem Read More…
Last week the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center hosted Seafood Expo, a showcase of more than 1,200 fishing boat companies, seafood packagers and processors, fish farmers and suppliers to the fish industry. I went over to take a look. I became interested in fish when I visited the Seaport District. Everyone knows about the new Read More…
On Saturday, March 19, Eliot School fifth grader Mira Yu will compete in the Citywide Scripps National Spelling Bee. Mira advanced to the citywide competition after winning three rounds of competition at school – the homeroom, grade-level, and whole school bee. The Eliot School Spelling Bee, moderated by Carl Ameno of the Nazzaro Center, included Read More…
The North End, Waterfront and West End Committee to elect State Senate Candidate Joseph Boncore held a meet and greet on Saturday night at St. Leonard’s Church Hall in Boston’s North End. A special primary election is scheduled for April 12th to fill the seat recently vacated by Anthony Petruccelli as State Senator of the First Suffolk and Middlesex Read More…
Take a look at the scheduled events for this week, and always be sure to check our community calendar at your convenience! Monday, March 14 4:00pm “Just Cause Eviction” hearing at Boston City Hall [Ianella Chamber 5th Floor] Hearing on “Just Cause Eviction” Mayor Walsh and the City Councilors are debating a proposal that would control evictions and fee increases Read More…