Join us for an evening of fun and philanthropy for the YMCA supporting the Charlestown and North End community. The Splash into Summary Party will be on June 7th, 6-9pm at Courageous Sailing Pier (Pier 4) in Charlestown, Mass. Purchase your tickets online at ymcaboston.org/charlestown.
The Alliance of Downtown Civic Organizations has released a follow-up report in conjunction with their strong endorsement of Mayor Walsh’s amended ordinance on short-term rentals. The ADCO study shows that AirBnB is growing rapidly in Boston, with more than 200 new units listed per month. The city also has one of the highest concentrations of Read More…
The annual Festa Nazionale della Repubblica Italiana and “Piazza Italia” is scheduled for Sunday June 3, 2018 at Christopher Columbus Park. The event starts at 10 a.m. and runs all day with free exhibits, a children’s area, an Italian cafe and Italian music. There will be a concert at 3 p.m. featuring Enzo Amara, Gian Faraone, Enzo Mannone, Read More…
The 2018-2019 North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council announced new officers following its annual election. NEWNC executives were appointed by fellow council members in executive session. 2018-2019 NEWNC Officers President – John Pregmon Vice-President – Brett Roman Secretary – Tina Natale Sergeant at Arms – Marie Simboli There are currently a total of 11 members on the Neighborhood Council. Read More…
North Bennet Street School’s Class of 2018 will be parade through the North End to their graduation at the Old North Church at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 1. The group will leave from the School at 150 North Street and travel along Richmond Street, up Salem Street and file into the Old North Church. Read More…
Local resident John Modzelewski urges the design team to reconsider their proposal of artificial turf for the multi-use field at Puopolo Park in a letter to the Boston Parks & Recreation Department Project Manager. John lists seven arguments for natural grass over synthetic turf and notes that other local areas, including the Boston Common, the Esplanade Read More…
City Councilor Lydia Edwards will be hosting a North End coffee hour on the first Friday of every month this summer, the first being June 1st from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at The Thinking Cup at 236 Hanover Street. In announcing these coffee hours, Edwards expressed her excitement to meet with community members one-on-one Read More…
Teddy Pasto of the North End completed Boston’s Run to Remember half marathon this past Sunday in memory of his grandfather, Bill Ruprecht. During his life, Bill served in the Air Force and was the Commander of the AMVETS post in Randolph, a position that he was very proud to have for many years. Sadly, he passed Read More…
North EndItalian Feasts & ProcessionsSummer 2018 June 3, 2018 – Santa Maria Di Anzano Procession1:00 pm Procession only – Starts at St. Leonard Church, Hanover & Prince Streets(First Sunday of June)AnzanoBoston.com June 13, 2018 (Wed.) – Saint Anthony of Padua Procession5:00 pm Mass at the St. Leonard Church6:00 pm Candelit Procession – Starts at St. Read More…
Three European-style motor yachts will shuttle guests and employees between the Encore Boston Harbor gaming resort in Everett and points along the Harbor when the casino opens in June 2019. The ferry route will include stops in the Seaport, Downtown and Financial District. The boats are expected to run 365 days a year. The final schedule, Read More…
For its success at restoring and preserving the historic Lathrop Place at North Square, The Paul Revere House Education & Visitor Center has received a 2018 Massachusetts Historical Commission Preservation Award. The Paul Revere property is more than just the iconic Paul Revere House that brings many tourists along the Freedom Trail to the North Read More…
By Joe Sarno Few are left who remember Joe, but those that are still around who knew him will never forget him. He was a giant of a man, both physically and intellectually. He was a willing and most capable teacher of math, Latin, Greek, history, religion, opera and current events and everything else, it Read More…