The grass vs. turf debate continues for Puopolo Park. John Romano points out that, when it rains, second base floods and the neighborhood baseball teams cannot play for three to five days. This has happened for many years. A turf field would eliminate the need to wait several days for the field to dry out. “Neighborhood Read More…
Author: John Romano
North End Athletic Association vs. South Berwick: The Start of Something New
It started with a simple email inquisition. The question was posed: Would the North End under 9 year old All-Stars like to scrimmage their counterpart from the Pine Tree State? After a rigorous exchange spanning a few weeks, the game was on and the date was confirmed; that is, until Mother Nature intervened and washing Read More…
North End Athletic Association Goes to The Red Sox
The North End Athletic Association (NEAA) sent over 100 players and their families to see three different Red Sox games in the first half of the 2018 Red Sox baseball season. Thanks to the generosity of the NEAA board, we were able to send players to see the Sox play the Toronto Blue Jays, Atlanta Read More…
North End Against Drugs Harbor Boat Cruise
As part of the North End Against Drugs (NEAD) Family Fun Festival August 6 – 12, NEAD will hold our annual boat cruise on Monday, August 6th. The cruise will be Monday, August 6th from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Loading will be at 7:00 pm at Long Wharf – Boston Harbor Cruises. The cruise is for Read More…
North End Athletic Association to Honor Two Long Time Volunteers at All-Star Game
The North End Athletic Association (NEAA) will host their annual Youth Major’s All-Star game on Saturday, June 23 at 6 p.m. at Langone Park on Commercial Street. The two All-Star teams will be named after two long time volunteers who have dedicated a lot of time and energy to make the NEAA the great program Read More…
State Representative Aaron Michlewitz Sponsors 8th Annual North 2 South All Star Game
Representative Aaron Michlewitz will again sponsor the annual North 2 South Baseball Classic between the North End and the South End on Sunday, June 24th and Thursday, June 28th. Youths ages 9 to 12 from the North End Athletic Association (NEAA) and South End Baseball programs will compete again this year. This year the games Read More…
North End Athletic Association Red Sox Fun Day at the Nazzaro Center
The North End Athletic Association (NEAA) had a Red Sox Fun Day last week at the Nazzaro Community Center for the children and seniors at the center. NEAA gave out Red Sox Foundation shirts and hats to the children, left over from their Rookie League program. The kids also had hot dogs, chips, water and Read More…
NEAA Baseball Opening Day Thank You
The North End Athletic Association (NEAA) would like to say a huge THANK YOU to all those businesses and individuals who contributed to a successful and enjoyable 2018 Opening Day Celebration. Over 400 players, family members, friends, and supporters attended throughout the day to celebrate spring and the beginning of another exciting year of baseball in the Read More…
Thank You From North End Friends of St. Francis House
The North End Friends of St. Francis House would like to say a big THANK YOU to all of you who supported us during a big event this past Friday and Saturday. We sold tons of stuff at the Flea Market – sold out virtually all of Mama Romano’s food – the eggplant and meatballs sold out and we Read More…
Save the Date: North End Athletic Association Annual Golf Tournament
The North End Athletic Association (NEAA) will hold its annual golf tournament in memory of Carmen “Tilly” De Martino on Monday, August 6 at the Andover Country Club.
Happy Anniversary Frank and Mary Romano!
Happy Anniversary to Frank and Mary Romano who will celebrate 66 years of marriage on Friday, April 27!
North End Athletic Association to Honor Robert “Ted” Tomasone at 2018 Opening Day
The North End Athletic Association (NEAA) will honor longtime volunteer Robert “Ted” Tomasone at Opening Day on Saturday, April 28. Teddy has been a past player, coach, umpire, director, mentor and Chief Fundraiser for the NEAA for over 50 years! Please join us to honor a man who never, ever forgot where he came from and Read More…












