Ghosts and Gravestones is offering a $10 promotion for the month of September, encouraging everyone to get into the Halloween spirit on one of their haunted trolley rides. The promo code, GG2018, can be used both online and at the ticket booth, located at 200 Atlantic Avenue. The “Trolley of Terror” takes guests back in Read More…
Here are some local events to commemorate the 17th Anniversary of the September 11th attacks: The USS Constitution will fire her cannons multiple times on the morning of September 11. Navy crew members will fire one-gun salutes and taps will be played at the following times: 8:46 a.m. – Firing one-gun salute marking the impact of Read More…
The Wharf District Council will host their September meeting on Tuesday, 9/11 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Norman Leventhal Center, 20 Rowes Wharf. Agenda items are listed below. Police Update – BPD District A-1 Captain Kenneth Fong Northern Avenue Bridge – Update on Project and discussion including Wharf District community input on proposed bridge Read More…
The Boston Police Civil Rights Unit is seeking the public’s help to identify the above pictured suspects in connection to an assault and battery that occurred in Downtown Boston at about 10:44 PM on Saturday, August 25, 2018. The incident began on Hanover Street and continued onto the Rose Kennedy Greenway. The Boston Police Department Read More…
The following are recent incidents reported by Boston Police District A-1 for the North End / Waterfront area. Larceny09/04/18 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.Victim reports he had a package delivery stolen (Black & Decker microwave) from the main entrance of his Charter Street residence. Auto Theft / Motorcycle09/04 – 09/05/18 10:00 p.m. Read More…
The 15th Annual Taste of the North End Bocce Tournament will take place on Sunday, September 9, 10:00 a.m. at the Langone bocce courts on Commercial Street in Boston’s North End. The donation of $50/person includes bocce, a tournament t-shirt and the barbecue. Please see the below flyer for details. Contact Pam at pamela.modugno@gmail.com or Read More…
Summer rains bring reflective puddles to the narrow, interlocked streets of the North End. How well do you know your neighborhood – can you correctly identify this street? Bonus points if you can name the cross street on the right! Photo submitted by Bob Somerville. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Send in your photos via Read More…
Photographer Jeff Tamagini has been walking with the North End feast processions for several years. He is planning on making a book after about ten years. In the meantime, enjoy Jeff’s photos from the 2018 St. Agrippina, St. Anthony’s and Fisherman’s Feasts. All photos by Jeff Tamagini, Tamagini Visuals. Contact Jeff at: jeff.tamagini.5@gmail.com
The City initiative “Boston Blooms with Daffodils” returns this October when 20,000 daffodil bulbs will be distributed citywide for volunteers to plant over the weekends of October 26 and November 2. The Parks department worked with over 100 community groups last year to plant these bulbs in public areas across the city. Anyone from individuals to civic Read More…
The Community Preservation Act provides funds to support historic preservation, affordable housing, and parks and open space in Boston’s neighborhoods. Earlier this year, Copp’s Hill Burying Ground received funding for gravestone restoration as part of the spring pilot program. This pilot funded ready-to-go projects to test the application materials and review process, as well as show Read More…
It was a beautiful hot day on Sunday for the end of summer barbecue at the Mirabella Pool in Boston’s North End. The last day the pool will be open is Monday, September 3rd, Labor Day.
The following are recent incidents reported by Boston Police District A-1 for the North End / Waterfront area. Burglary – Residential / No Force08/28/18 9:40amThacher Street resident reports she left to go jogging in the morning, leaving her door unlocked. When she returned, she noticed her Apple Macbook laptop was missing. Check Read More…