New Nazzaro Center Director Steven Siciliano introduced himself and spoke about his vision for the Center at the October Neighborhood Council meeting. He will take on the position previously held by Carl Ameno who retired earlier in the year. Steven is currently the Chief Probation Officer in South Boston District Court and will be transitioning to Nazzaro Center Director Read More…
Kirsten Hoffman led a community chat about the Friends of Cutillo Park and their efforts to improve the park at the October 2018 neighborhood meetings. Cutillo Park is located between Stillman Street and Morton Street in the North End. The park has been neglected over the past number of years, and has unfortunately seen incidents Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council voted 7-1 in opposition of the occupancy changes and renovations at 276-282 Hanover Street, where a deadly fire occurred in November 2017. The proposal is to join the two buildings, allowing two means of egress, and change the existing structure from 16 units to 20 units, which will Read More…
This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured event photos, public safety, updates from city council, schools and music awards! Read on below to see the most popular articles from the past week. Redcoats Occupy Boston Again, 250 Years After 1768 British Troop Landing [Photos] Long Wharf was once again the site of a landing of Read More…
Siblings Kristina and Joey Tagliente are opening a luxury rowing studio, Row Republic, at 77 N. Washington Street. They spoke at the October Neighborhood Council meeting to share details about the studio and answer questions. Joey spoke about joining rowing after a football injury in college. His sister Kristina was a rower and encouraged him Read More…
The Boston Landmarks Commission is holding a hearing to determine whether or not the iconic Citgo sign at Kenmore Square should be designated as an official city landmark. Those in favor of making the sign a landmark emphasize that this will protect the Citgo sign from future development that may cause it to be blocked Read More…
This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured new businesses, construction, neighborhood awards, sports, events and more! Read on below to see the most popular articles from the past week. Chase Bank Coming to North End at Salem & Cross Streets, Formerly Peet’s Coffee and Goody Glover’s Using a rendering of a branch at 50 Salem Read More…
The Nazzaro Center is interested in hosting a weekly women’s group activity (18+) on Thursday evenings from 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. In planning this recurring event, they are collecting suggestions of what potential attendees would like to see offered. What would you want to do with fellow community members? Select up to three activities Read More…
This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured Saint processions, crime, real estate, and some local history. Read on below to see the most popular articles from the past week. First Feast of San Gennaro in Boston’s North End Features Classy Entertainment and Italian Food (Photos) Italian feast food and entertainment headlined the first annual Feast of Read More…
Boston Groundwater Trust (BGwT) has been working underneath the scenes to preserve the structural integrity of Boston since 1986, monitoring groundwater levels to be sure the wood pilings holding up businesses and homes in several neighborhoods remain strong. To understand the importance of BGwT, one must look all the way back to 1630, when Boston Read More…
The North End has recently seen a series of package thefts. At the September North End Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) meeting, Maria Lanza from the Mayor’s Office shared some safety tips from the Boston Police Department. These included coordinating with relatives when you are expecting a package and checking with your building about whether back Read More…
Old North Church received the support of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) and Residents Association (NEWRA) regarding the use of community preservation act funds to make the Old North crypt handicap accessible. Rev. Stephen T. Ayres, Vicar and Old North Foundation Executive Director, presented the plans at the September 2018 community meetings. The Read More…