William J. Kemeza, President of Boston College High School, is pleased to announce that Christian Cattaneo of the North End, has been named a recipient of a Boston College High School Academic Merit Scholarship. Each year, Boston College High School awards over $1.7 million in scholarship and financial aid to qualified students. This year the Read More…
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Boston Hearings and Public Comments Sought on Casino Proposals [Poll]
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is hosting two public meetings this week in Boston regarding the proposed resort casino developments in Everett (Wynn) and Revere (Mohegan Sun / Suffolk Downs). We have heard that hundreds of people are expected to testify at these hearings being held at the Boston Convention Center. However, written comments via email Read More…
Dude Looks to Commit Larceny on Charter Street
Megan spread the word via Twitter on Saturday night about a guy checking all the cars on Charter Street. dude in all black w/only eyes showing is looking inside almost every parked car on Charter, lock up! @NorthEndBoston pic.twitter.com/32knDe0UL3
Boston Gun Buyback Program Starts March 24th
The 2014 Boston Gun Buyback Program asks you to turn your “Piece for Peace” and receive a $200.00 Visa® gift card. This program will take place beginning March 24, 2014 and run Monday through Friday 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at various designated drop-off sites throughout the city. If you do not wish to deliver Read More…
Tough Luck for Car Owners That Read the Street Cleaning Signs on Prince Street
It was a street cleaning snafu Tuesday morning on Prince Street, says Charles Sether. The signs for street cleaning were changed out and Prince Street now is posted as being cleaned from noon time until 4 on Tuesdays. A lot of people left their cars on the street and they got towed when the street Read More…
North End Youth on BC High’s Award Winning Robotics Team
News from Boston College High School: Michael Laposata of the North End, a sophomore member of the Boston College High School’s FIRST* Robotics team, traveled to Nashua , NH on March 1 to compete in the Granite State District event against 38 other New England Robotics teams. The BC High team named their Robot FRC Read More…
Greenway North End Parks Community Meeting on Wednesday March 12th
The following announcement comes from the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy regarding a March 12th community meeting on the North End Parks. Come to the North End Parks Community Meeting The Greenway Conservancy staff along with Greenway Board Members John Pregmon and Robyn Reed invite you to discuss planning for horticulture and infrastructure in the Read More…
Fundraiser in Memory of Stephen Perez
North End resident, Matthew Imbergamo, is running this year’s historic Boston Marathon in memory of Stephen Perez who also grew up in the North End. Stephen was a veteran who’s life was taken too soon when he was murdered a few years ago in Boston. He is also the inspiration for the annual “Stephen’s Run.” Read More…
North End Youths Earn Boston College High School Honors
Matthew L. Nescio ’14 and Nicholas A. Benning ’15 of the North End achieved High Honors for the Second Quarter at Boston College High School. For High Honors a student must have at least a 3.80 quality point average and all grades ‘”C+” or higher. Michael Laposata ‘16 achieved Honors. For Honors a student. must Read More…
Dog Licensing and Vaccine Clinic on Tuesday, March 18th at the Nazzaro Center
March 18, 2014 at 4pm – 7pm, bring your dog to the Nazzaro Center for the annual Dog Licensing & Vaccine Clinic. More information in the flyer.
Neighborhood Photo: Sunrise from Commercial Wharf
After seeing a recent sunrise Neighborhood Photo, David Freed shares this 2011 orange dawn taken from Commercial Wharf looking toward the Logan Airport control tower. “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 featured by emailing it to info@northendwaterfront.com. Read More…
Reminder: Self Defense Class at Nazzaro Community Center on March 6th
Sgt. Gary Eblan from the Boston Police Department will be on hand to teach his self-defense class “Street Smarts: Reducing Your Odds” in response to the recent sexual assault that occurred in North End. The class will take place on Thursday, March 6th from 6-7:30pm at the BCYF Nazzaro Community Center, 30 North Bennet St. Read More…