The Boston Harborside Home of Joseph A. Langone Jr. sponsored a Community Appreciation BBQ at Polcari Park on Prince Street in Boston’s North End. Dozens of residents and friends came out for the free event with burgers, hot dogs, chips, soda and fun! A special collection was also made for the North End Emergency Food Read More…
Bob Somerville captured this lovely summer evening scene last night along the Harborwalk. “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.
We have been a bit delinquent in our seasonal summer yacht watch. Fortunately, eagle-eyed resident Bob Skole caught us up to date by spotting two super yachts docked at Commercial Wharf, Boston Yacht Haven. Both boats are about the same length as Old Ironsides, USS Constitution, which everyone knows is 63.1 meters from the billet head to the taffrail Read More…
City Councilors Michelle Wu, Kim Janey and Lydia Edwards filed legislation to remove as-of-right designations for chain stores in Boston’s neighborhood business districts. The proposal, entered at today’s Council meeting, would amend the City of Boston’s Zoning Code to regulate formula retail uses, also known as chain stores, and require a conditional use permit for Read More…
BostonHarborwalk.org is the new destination for discovering the Harborwalk along Boston’s waterfront neighborhoods. The new website was launched this week by Boston Harbor Now, in cooperation with State and City agencies. Residents and visitors can use the site to discover and navigate the Harborwalk’s privately-owned public spaces (POPS). Highlighted access points include seating areas, wifi, Read More…
The annual procession was held for Madonna delle Grazie on July 8, 2018 in Boston’s North End. The society honors Madonna Delle Grazie of Avellino, Italy and was founded in Boston in 1903 from San Sossio Baronia Avellino. Madonna delle Grazie (Our Lady of Graces) is a devotion to the Virgin Mary in the Roman Catholic Church. Read More…
A baby just loved the North End so much, it couldn’t wait to get out of the womb! A woman gave birth on the Prince Street sidewalk yesterday in the early morning hours. The location is close to Hanover Street across from Assagio Restaurant and the St. Leonard Church Peace Garden. Curious onlookers wondered whether Read More…
The following are recent incidents reported by Boston Police District A-1 for the North End / Waterfront area. Larceny06/17/18 4:26pmVictim reports while inside a Hanover Street market, he put his Android tablet on the counter while making a purchase. The victim turned to leave the store and realized the tablet was gone. Security footage Read More…
The July 2018 work plan by Boston Water & Sewer Commission is shown below as part of the multi-year North End Water, Sewer and Drainage Project. In June, water main work was completed on Cross Street. During July, work will begin on a bypass installation on Blackstone Street. See below for more details and project contact Read More…
City Councilor Lydia Edwards checked out the newest eatery on Salem Street, Tre Monte Restaurant & Bar, shown here with manager Joe Bono. Submitted by Marie M. “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 Read More…
Ralph “Hawk” D’Elia, of Medford, and formerly of Boston’s North End, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, July 5th at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. He was 76. Born in Boston, Hawk attended local schools and graduated from high school in 1960. Hawk had a fulfilling career with the Read More…
By Joe Sarno St. Mary’s Church in the North End was a magnificent structure. Built in 1834, it was the second largest Catholic Church in the Boston Archdiocese, the largest being the Cathedral in the South End. It was run by the very learned Jesuit Fathers and Brothers. It lasted a mere 130 years. If Read More…