Long Wharf was once again the site of a landing of British troops, as re-enactors commemorated the 250th anniversary when the seven-year occupation of Boston began in 1768. A Revolution 250 event, “Boston Occupied: An Insolent Parade” featured over 150 Redcoat actors who occupied downtown Boston over the weekend. After landing, the British marched to Read More…
Shake the Tree at 67 Salem Street has teamed up with the League of Women Voters to host a voter registration at their shop on Friday, Oct. 12 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. If you are a U.S. citizen and live anywhere in Massachusetts, please stop by to register. No documents needed, just know Read More…
Two bikes were recently stolen from the same location along Commercial Street near Copp’s Hill Terrace. The bikes were locked to the bike rack near the bocce courts, one with a kryptonite lock and the other with a combination metal cable. One of the victims would like to urge other North End residents to take Read More…
The Flag of Italy was raised at Boston City Hall on Friday, October 5, in honor of Italian Heritage Month. Consul General of Italy in Boston, Federica Sereni, joined with Boston Mayor Marty Walsh for the ceremony along with local elected officials to celebrate the occasion. Photos by Gerri Palladino.
October Newsletter from Lydia Edwards, City Councilor for District One (North End, Charlestown and East Boston) This week, two important mobilizations came right to our doorstep at City Hall: a protest urging the U.S. Senate to oppose the nomination of Judge Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, and a sendoff for a national caravan of activists Read More…
“Boston Occupied: An Insolent Parade”, is a re-enactment and commemoration of the 250th anniversary of when British troops landed in Boston in 1768, which began a seven-year occupation of the city. On the morning of Saturday, October 6 over 150 Redcoat reenactors will land on Long Wharf and proceed to occupy Boston throughout the weekend. After landing, the Read More…
In honor of Italian Heritage Month, the Flag of Italy will be raised at Boston City Hall on Friday, October 5 at 12pm.
News from MassDOT about upcoming utility work and community impact in regards to the North Washington Street Bridge Project. MassDOT is reminding the public that work-related activities, including utility operations, are beginning this month on the N. Washington Street bridge connecting the North End and Charlestown. This utility work will involve overnight off-peak lane closures. MassDOT, Read More…
Domenic Piso captured the deplorable conditions of the North Margin Street sidewalk in this photo near the entrance to The Dogfather, across from the Thacher Street corner. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Send in your photos via email to info@northendwaterfront.com or tag @northend.waterfront on Instagram. Please include a caption or story telling us about your photo. See Read More…
The North Bennet Street School will host their open house on November 2 & 3 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Learn about their nine full-time programs, preview continuing education classes, and shop handmade gifts and furnishings. RSVP here.
Sometime between Saturday night and Sunday morning, the fenced area of the Harborwalk behind Langone Park was vandalized. Fence supports and even some of the fences themselves were tossed over the railing into the Harbor. Photos submitted by Janine Coppola. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Send in your photos via email to info@northendwaterfront.com or tag @northend.waterfront on Read More…
The 16 Moon Street development received a new decoration last Friday – a three-sided, Roman numeral clock displayed above the first row of windows. It’s yet to be seen what the neighborhood’s opinion will be of the clock. Photo submitter David Arnold describes the clock as the frosting that adds to the factory-style architecture of Read More…