The Society of Saint Joseph held an opening Mass for Italian Heritage Month on Sunday, September 30 at Saint Leonard Church in the North End. Cardinal Sean Patrick O’Malley presided over the Mass. Photos by Gerri Palladino.
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Police Blotter: Breaking and Entering at Two Residences
The following are recent incidents reported by Boston Police District A-1 for the North End / Waterfront area. Breaking and Entering Residence09/26/18 7:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.Victim reports she returned home after being out and found her Garden Court Street residence front door locked by an inside chain lock. Police Officers responded and Read More…
Italian Heritage Month Kicks Off October 1st
October is Italian Heritage Month! The annual kickoff will be Monday, October 1 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the House Chamber, 3rd Floor of the State House. The event is free and open to the public. The Honorable Robert DeLeo, Speaker of the House of Representatives will serve as master of ceremonies for the impressive program Read More…
Gymnastics and Boot Camp at the Nazzaro Center
The Nazzaro Community Center has announced two new programs for the North End / Waterfront community this Fall. Gymnastics (ages 6-12) Where: Nazzaro Center Gym When: Thursdays from September 27 – November 15th 3:30 – 4:15 p.m. for kids ages 6-8 4:15 – 5:00 p.m. for kids ages 9-12 Cost: $100 for 8 sessions How to register: Please Read More…
Saint Francis Transitus and Feast Day Celebrations
The Feast of Saint Francis will be celebrated Thursday, October 4th, 2018. See the schedule below. Wednesday, 10/3 at 7 p.m: The Celebration of the Transitus of Saint Francis. Thursday, 10/4 at 12:05 p.m: The Mass for the Feast Day Celebration of Saint Francis of Assisi, Founder of the Franciscan Order and Patron of Animals.
St. Leonard’s Mass Begins Italian Heritage Month September 30
The Society of Saint Joseph will kick off October as Italian Heritage Month with a mass celebrated by Cardinal Sean O’Malley on Sunday, September 30 at 12pm at St. Leonard of Port Maurice Church, 320 Hanover Street. Attending the mass will be Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, Speaker of the House Robert De Leo, and members Read More…
Mayor Boosts Boston’s Housing Targets by 30%
Mayor Walsh boosted Boston’s housing goals by 30%, now targeting 69,000 more units by the year 2030. The estimate of the city’s population growth has increased from approximately 710,000 to 760,000 by that time. Affordable and income-restricted housing will be maintained at 20% of all units, according to the news release shown below in full. Read More…
Wharf District Council Votes in Favor of CPA Grant for Faneuil Hall Exhibit, Supports 190 High Street Roof Deck, and Discusses Northern Avenue Bridge
The Wharf District Council (WDC) discussed community preservation act funding, Boston Harbor Cruises, 190 High Street renovations and the Northern Avenue Bridge at their September meeting. The WDC voted unanimously in support of the Friends of Boston Archaeology’s request for a $400,000 grant under the Community Preservation Act (CPA) to support a new public exhibit on the Read More…
Fishing Boat was Scene of Murder, Now Docked at Coast Guard Station
The boat, Captain Billy Haver, was the scene of a murder on Sunday as an investigation continues with the boat docked at the US Coast Guard station in Boston’s North End. The boat is an 83-foot fishing trawler based out of Virginia. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Mexican crew member Franklin Freddy Meave Vazquez, 27, Read More…
Neighborhood Photo: September Sunsets Over the City
Sunday night’s sunset was one of the best of the season. These panorama’s were shared by Nicola & Suzanne Santamaria. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Send in your photos using our Submit a Post form, via email to info@northendwaterfront.com or tag @northend.waterfront on Instagram. Please include a caption or story telling us Read More…
Nazzaro Center Small Fry Basketball Registration
There’s still time to register for the Nazzaro Community Center Small Fry Basketball league! The season will begin Thursday, November 8th for 13-16 year olds; Saturday November 10th for 5-12 year olds. The age groups will play on the following days: Ages 5/6 (instructional) scheduled for Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Ages 7-9 (junior varsity) scheduled Read More…
Zakim Bridge Lighting Show Friday, September 21
In honor of the 15th anniversary of the Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge completion, MassDOT will host a lighting show on Friday, September 21, from 8:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. The bridge will be lit in a variety of colors over this 90 minute period, with each color being displayed for several minutes. Read More…