Ray Bourque, co-owner of Tresca and former Boston Bruins hockey player, helped carry the Madonna del Soccorso during the Fisherman’s Feast’s grand procession this past weekend. Bourque holds the record for the most career goals, assists and points by a defenseman in the National Hockey League. He played 21 seasons for the Bruins from 1979 Read More…
News from MassDot regarding the start of construction for the replacement of the North Washington Street Bridge connecting the North End/Downtown to Charlestown. A formal Notice to Proceed (NTP) has been issued to MassDOT’s general contractor for the replacement of the North Washington Street Bridge Reconstruction Project as of August 2018. Internal coordination between the Read More…
Paul Sapienza and his 9 year old son Anthony headed out to the end of Sargent’s Wharf recently to see what they could find. They brought in quite the catch – this 34 inch striped bass from right off the end of the wharf! “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Send in your photos Read More…
The first annual North End meatball competition, taking place this Saturday, August 18, will be judged by Joe Faro, Founder & Chief Food Taster of Tuscan Kitchen & Tuscan Market; Dave Andelman, Founder & CEO of Phantom Gourmet; and Joe Crugnale, Founder of Bertucci’s. Feast attendees can purchase a $5 ticket to sample meatballs from 13 participating Read More…
Last Sunday, Mayor Marty Walsh joined the Madonna Della Cava procession through the streets of the North End. The Mayor assisted with carrying the Image of the Madonna, joining in the festivities along with society members, marching bands and feast attendees. See photos, courtesy of Jeremiah Robinson from the Mayor’s Office, below.
The 108th Fisherman’s Feast in Honor of La Madonna Del Soccorso Di Sciacca is scheduled for Thursday, August 16 through Sunday, August 19, 2018 in Boston’s North End at North, Fleet and Lewis Streets.Opening ceremonies start at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday night where the statue of La Madonna Del Soccorso will leave her permanent chapel on Read More…
“Una Faccia, Una Razza!” The Italian saying meaning “one face, one race” is often used to express the close cultures of Italians and Greeks, and the shared genetic heritage of the peoples of the Mediterranean. The popular phrase appropriately captions this scene from earlier this week when Tresca hosted a group of thirty students from Greece Read More…
In Loving Memory Damian Perez August 21, 2017 Cherished memories will always be in our hearts.
The following are recent incidents reported by Boston Police District A-1 for the North End / Waterfront area. Larceny from Motor Vehicle08/08 – 08/10/18 11:00 p.m. – 10:30 a.m.Victim reports she parked her 2004 Toyota Camry on Hull Street. When she returned to her vehicle a few days later, she noticed parts of Read More…
Over the course of many years, short-term rentals listed on platforms like Airbnb have seen explosive growth throughout Massachusetts which has profoundly affected Massachusetts’ neighborhoods, especially in more urban areas, by reducing our housing stock and contributing to skyrocketing rents. Neighbors are disturbed by around the clock comings and goings of complete strangers, and the Read More…
The clouds were rolling by quick Thursday afternoon over Union Wharf in the North End. Photo submitted by Bob Somerville. “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 past neighborhood photo posts.
Boston Fire Department responded on Friday morning, around 6:30am, to smoke coming from the Sail Loft restaurant, Atlantic Ave., on the North End waterfront. The owner reports that a pile of thick cardboard plates fell onto a pilot light on the stove. The cook on site called the fire department when smoke appeared. Fortunately, no one Read More…