This is Part 3 of a series on the history of North Square in Boston’s North End. Catch up on Part 1, Paul Revere & Banca Italiana and Part 2, The Italian Banks. Tourists love visiting the North End. They love exploring our narrow streets and alleys, buying a slice of pizza at Umberto’s or some Read More…
The Nazzaro Center Knights, a set of 6 traveling basketball teams grouped by age and gender, recently ended their highly successful seasons with two big exclamation points. On Friday night March 4, the 3rd + 4th Grade Boys team won their tournament by defeating St. Agatha of Milton 29-23! And just two days later, the 18-Under Read More…
A local dance instructor was arraigned on Wednesday facing charges of raping a child during dance lessons at the defendant’s home on Canal Street in the West End’s Bulfinch Triangle, according to a statement by Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley. Nineteen year-old Wilson Anthony was charged with two counts of aggravated rape and two Read More…
National Sleep Awareness Week is March 6—13, 2016. Sleep plays an important role in your good health. Getting enough sleep can protect both your mental and physical health and the quality of life and safety. The amount of sleep needed depends on several factors but mostly on your age. Here are some guidelines for different Read More…
The North End / Waterfront of Boston is moving faster than ever, with rent prices on the rise, a special election for Senate, urban renewal powers on the hook for the BRA, and even a new street sweeper! This weeks compilation of articles is posted below: Compact new sweeper makes debut on Boston streets Hanover Street in Read More…
The campaign for Dan Rizzo, State Senate candidate, shares these photos of Dan at a Massimino’s fundraiser and walking around Boston’s North End. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Email your photos to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a sentence (or more) telling us about your photo. See past neighborhood photo posts.
News from the newly rebranded PIONEER REALTY GROUP at 220 Commercial Street in Boston’s North End / Waterfront. The PIONEER REALTY GROUP is pleased to announce the launch of their new real estate firm. This group has rebranded in an effort to better serve their clients, bringing together Broker/Owner Chris Tuite and team members Betsy Read More…
Boston Police District A-1 provided an update on recent neighborhood crime incidents, summarized below, at the March 2016 North End Public Safety Meeting. Crime reports: -Up 4% citywide -Up 2% in District A-1 with an increase of 5 incidents -Larcenies account for more than 1/2 of all crimes Aggravated Assaults (1) -2/14 @ 9.00pm on Hanover St.: Read More…
You can get just about anything delivered to your door these days. The question is: Is it worth it? I’d say there are still kinks to be worked out if these companies want to succeed in downtown Boston or any dense city. I was introduced to the concept of meal-kit delivery by a daughter who Read More…
Bob Somerville looks through from the St. Francis Garden at Old North Church to the back of the Clough House on Unity Street. “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.
Be sure to check our community calendar at your convenience. Just take a look at the scheduled events for this week! Tuesday, March 8 8:30am NEMPAC Hosts BPO for Instrument Playground at Eliot School [Eliot School, 16 Charter St, Boston, MA] NEMPAC hosts Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Educational Outreach program for an Instrument Playground for the Eliot School 2nd Read More…
The 2nd annual “Finance Beanpot” hockey tournament took place this week at the Steriti Rink in the North End. Four local competing finance firms – Natixis Global Asset Management, Eaton Vance, MFS and Putnam – faced off in the name of charity. MFS once again took the championship title home while runner-up Natixis earned bragging rights as the Read More…