JR is the President of North End Against Drugs and the North End Athletic Association.
Kids & Families

NEAA Players and Families See Sox Sweep Yanks

Last weekend, the North End Athletic Association sent 29 players and family members to see game #2 of the Red Sox 3 Game Sweep of the New York Yankees at Fenway park. The tickets were free, but parents we encouraged to make a donation to Breast Cancer – Making Strides which they happily did. The Read More…

Sports

2016 Johnny Paolo Memorial Bocce Tournament Winners

Bocce champions, Bob and Peggy Magri, took the first place trophy in the 2016 Johnny Paolo Memorial Bocce Tournament, sponsored by North End Against Drugs, as part of North End Family Pride Day. The winners are shown above with NEAD’s Mike Giannasoli and Linda Paolo. Coming in second here Enzo Marabito and Joe Blazo, Sr. Read More…

Community Kids & Families

Photo Gallery: North End Family Pride Day Festival

The 27th Annual North End Family Pride Day was a big success on Saturday, September 17th. Originally scheduled in August, the fun festival had to be postponed due to rain. Dozens of local families came out for a terrific day of performances and activities. On stage were Crosstown, Street Magic, NEMPAC students and DJ Stevie. There was Read More…

Business Community

Summer of Joi Fundraiser for North End Against Drugs

On Thursday August 11, the Joi Salon on Atlantic Ave held a fabulous fundraiser for North End Against Drugs. Salon Owner Erica Harris and Salon Manager Jessica Winterle put together an unbelievable evening to help out N.E.A.D. Along with their incredible staff, they raised over $2000 to help NEAD with programs for youth and families. Read More…

Event Notices

Save the Date for Rescheduled North End Family Pride Day on September 17th

NEAD FAMILY PRIDE DAY RE-SCHEDULED TO 9/17. North End Against Drugs has re-scheduled our 27th Annual North End Family Pride Day to Saturday September 17th from 12 Noon to 4:30pm at Langone Park. There will be entertainment, face painting, arts and crafts, Balloon Art, A free BBQ, Bocce Tournament and much more. The event is Read More…

Event Notices Sports

North End Fall Soccer Registration Now Open

NEAA Fall Soccer is for boys and girls ages 4 years old to 13 years old. Registration for returning NEAA soccer players from last season, siblings of returning players and North End residents will begin on August 8th and run through Friday August 26th. We will open registration to others on August 29th, if there is space, Read More…

Event Notices

Cancelled – North End Family Pride Day

 SUNDAY’S NORTH END PRIDE DAY HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN NEW DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON (Ferry Cruise on Monday and National Night Out on Tuesday will go on as planned.) Attached is the schedule of events for North End Against Drugs’ Four Day Family Fun Festival. This year the Festival runs from Saturday Read More…

Sports

26th Annual LaFesta Baseball Exchange

The North End Athletic Association’s North End Dodgers 13 to 15 year old team traveled to North Adams Mass this past weekend to participate in the 26th Annual LaFesta Baseball Exchange. The coaches – Ralph Martignetti and Domenic DiCenso, the players and many family members along with GM John Romano and his wife Patrica spent Read More…