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People

Obituary: Mary M. (Bramante) Costanzo of the North End

Mary M. (Bramante) Costanzo of Boston’s North End on March 27, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Anthony J. Costanzo. Loving sister of Domenica Sicari and her husband Joseph of Somerville, Concetta Mirisola and her late husband Thomas of Braintree, Rose Pagliarulo and her late husband Joseph of Reading, the late James Bramante and his Read More…

Commentaries Real Estate

History Behind the 55′ Height Limit in Boston’s North End

by Peter Petrigno I was recently referenced in a comment stream as the one “who conceived and forcefully pursued the 55-foot height limit initiative.” The article was NEWRA Response to NEWNC Proposal: “Reality Trumps Nostalgia.” It pleased me to see that after all these years some in the North End remember how I secured both Read More…

People

Obituary: Rose Mary Lorusso of the North End

Rose Mary (DiBisceglia) Lorusso of Boston’s North End on March 28, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Lorusso. Loving mother of Daniel Lorusso and his wife Linda of Forestdale, MA. Cherished grandmother of Christopher Lorusso and Danielle Lorusso, both of Forestdale, MA. Dear sister of Mario DiBisceglia and his wife Annette of Mansfield, Read More…

Community Event Notices

Freedom Trail Foundation Tours Start Up Again For Spring

The following news release comes from the Freedom Trail Foundation: Spring has sprung, and it’s time the Freedom Trail Foundation’s 18th century costumed guides will be out on the Trail in full force offering a full menu of fun and educational tours. The Freedom Trail Foundation’s tours currently holds two tours daily departing from Boston Read More…

Government People Police & Fire

City Hall Ceremony and Moment of Silence Honors Fallen Firefighters [Photos]

Mayor Martin Walsh, Boston Fire Department members, elected officials and family members of Lieutenant Edward Walsh and Firefighter Michael Kennedy gathered on City Hall Plaza Friday afternoon to raise the BFD flag and observe a moment of silence in their honor.  Lt. Walsh and firefighter Kennedy both lost their lives fighting a 9 alarm blaze Read More…

Photos & Videos

Daily Photo: Overnight Trash Strewn on Hanover Street Freedom Trail

Today’s photo is unfortunately of a trash pile strewn over Hanover Street and the historic North End Freedom Trail. “This is why garbage should not be put out overnight, says resident and business owner Damien DiPaola who shares the scene from Friday morning. “We need to have garbage out the morning of pickup, after 5 Read More…

Photos & Videos

Daily Photo: Sunny North End Aerial From the Top of 60 State Street

It almost feels like Spring and the sun was shining today as shown in this aerial photo of the North End by David Marx from the top of 60 State Street. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Did you take an interesting photo in or around Boston’s North End / Waterfront? Have it Read More…

Event Notices

Mass Pike Lane Closures Again This Weekend – Plan Around Delays

MassDOT has issued the following news release to remind motorists to expect delays because of lane closures on the Mass. Pike, I-90, this weekend. MOTORISTS: LANE RESTRICTIONS ON PIKE THRU BOSTON RESUME THIS WEEKEND; PLAN AROUND DELAYS BOSTON – Thursday, March 27, 2014 – Today, the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) and the Massachusetts Department Read More…

Event Notices

Eliot School Public Meeting to be Held on Tuesday, April 8th

Eliot School Community and Boston Public Schools invite you to a presentation   Discussions will focus on the new construction at the old North Bennet St. School and the master plan for the Eliot School Community Tuesday, April 8, 2014 6:00 – 7:30 pm Nazzaro Community Center 30 North Bennet Street, Boston

People Police & Fire

Sgt. Tom Lema Leaving District A-1 for Lieutenant Position in Boston Police Department

In the following letter to the community, Sgt. Tom Lema announces that he will be leaving District A-1 as Community Service Supervisor to accept a promotion to Lieutenant within the Boston Police Department. Sergeant James Chin will be his replacement. For almost eighteen years, I have been the community service supervisor for District A-1 and Read More…