NAPOLEONE-Marie, 94, of Boston’s North End, on Monday May 16, 2011. Marie worked at the Charlestown Naval Ship Yard and upon her retirement became receptionist at the Sacred Heart Church in the North End where she was a devoted parishioner. Cherished daughter of the late Giulia (DiBerto) and Settimio Napoleone. Loving sister of Umberto “Al” Read More…
News from the Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy: The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy (www.rosekennedygreenway.org) is expanding last year’s popular food vending program on the Greenway, and today announced the names and locations of the finalists and the food they will be serving. The expansion is based on the success of 2010’s successful pilot program. This year, Read More…
NAZZARO, Hon. Michael A., Jr., A well-respected and prominent member of the North End of Boston, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2011. He was 85. Born on June 2, 1925 on North Street in Boston’s North End, he was the son of the late Michael and Margaret (Camelio) Nazzaro. He later lived with his Read More…
The following note and petition is being circulated by members of the North End / Waterfront Mothers Association (NEWMA). Dear North End community: The North End has one public elementary school – The Eliot. This past week many North End families received word that their North End child will not be able to go to Read More…
Photo by Penny Cherubino. BostonZest contributed the Sandwich of the Day on Serious Eats, featuring the Hot Lobster Roll from Neptune Oyster on Salem Street in the North End. “The Lobster Roll at Neptune Oyster in Boston’s North End is a spoiler. It will make you think twice about ordering other versions of this New Read More…
CASALE Louis, 92, of Boston’s North End, on Wednesday, December15, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Clara (Maraccini), fatherof Ralph Casale and his wife Janice, Ken Casale and his partnerShirley Barry, Lois (Casale) Hanks and her husband Tom, and TomCasale, as well as many loving nieces, nephews, grandchildren andgreat-grandchildren. Louis worked for many years as Read More…
Today Show co-host Matt Lauer visited the John Eliot K-8 School on Thursday. Lauer was greeted by Boston Public Schools Superintendent Carol R. Johnson and Eliot School Principal Traci Walker-Griffith. Lauer flew to Boston to conduct interviews at the Eliot on the importance of Kindergarten. The segment should air the week of September 27th on Read More…
The prestigious Italian Navy training ship San Giusto docked in Boston this weekend and open to the public. On Saturday, Cardinal Sean O’Malley said a Mass aimed at Boston’s Italian community. The amphibious ship is making a four-day port visit during a training cruise that has taken second-year midshipmen from the Italian Naval Academy to Read More…
The following post comes from Nathan Swain, a local artist and North End resident, who has some ideas for the Callahan Tunnel vent building as part of the upcoming facade reconstruction. Readers may remember Nate from his work on the Salem St. Powerhouse where he painted large murals on the “windows” of the barren Edison building, making it Read More…
In early April 2010, an Easter Egg Hunt was held on the Prado by the North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC). In addition to the egg hunt, activities included face painting, a special piano and a bubble machine. As seen in the photos, the North End kids really enjoyed the event. Thanks to Becca Griffin, Read More…
Who knew that risk managers could make so much noise? The Monday night fireworks caught residents by surprise when the booms starting going off around 9pm. Liberty Mutual (yes, the one receiving $16 million in tax breaks from the city) hired Atlas Fireworks to shoot off a big fireworks show from a barge in Boston Harbor. The event was to Read More…
From Fr. Antonio Nardoianni: Good Friday, April 2 12 noon – Stations of the Cross – St. Leonard’s 3 p.m. – Saint Leonard’s 6 p.m. – Stations of the Cross – Sacred Heart Church Holy Saturday, April 3 7:30 p.m. – Easter Vigil – St. Leonard’s Easter Sunday, April 4 9 a.m. – Sacred Heart Read More…