The Massachusetts State Senate has passed bipartisan legislation to promote equity and transparency as the Commonwealth continues to confront the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill, An Act Addressing COVID-19 Data Collection and Disparities in Treatment, would increase the amount of statewide, publicly available data as it relates to the coronavirus, and establish a task force to Read More…
We are so excited to say WELCOME BACK! We appreciate all the support of friends, customers and vendors that have reached out over this time. As we reopen under uncertain times, this will be a completely new way of us doing business, we ask for your patience as we get used to new operations and Read More…
Limoncello Restaurant at 190 North Street, Boston is now doing takeout every day from 12:00-7:30 with a special takeout menu. Menu can be seen on the website: www.ristorantelimoncello.com. We are also taking orders for Mothers Day. 617-523-4480
Hockey star Ray Bourque delivers pizzas, pasta, and meatballs from his restaurant, Tresca, to the firefighters at the Hanover Street firehouse in Boston’s North End. Tresca also recently donated food to healthcare workers at Mass General, one of several North End restaurants to donate food to frontline workers fighting COVID-19. Photo submitted by Peter Weber.
ABCD North End / West End Neighborhood Service Center shares information about the LISC Small Business Relief Grants that supports small businesses and enterprises affected by COVID-19. According to the LISC website, applicants may apply for one business only and must be 18 years of age to apply. Awards will be made to qualified businesses, Read More…
Bernard Joseph Doherty, former stockbroker, Massachusetts Boxing Commissioner and Irish-American of legendary toughness and charisma, died April 11th, 2020 at the age of 83. He leaves behind his son, Greg Doherty, of Kensington, California; his daughter, Kate Quigley of Marblehead, Mass; five grandchildren; his brothers Tony and John and their families; and a number of Read More…
As of Monday April 20, Bricco, located at 341 Hanover Street in the North End, is open for take-out. From 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. daily, Bricco will be offering take-out specific menus that can be found on their website. Please call the restaurant at 617-248-6800 to place an order. Food will be delivered curbside from the restaurant. Signature Read More…
Anthony M. “Tony” Tammaro, better known as “Cucci” to his family and childhood friends, passed away April 1st, 2020, after a brief illness. Born June 15, 1935 in Boston, Massachusetts, Tony was a proud “North End” Italian through all his days. The oldest of five siblings, Tony was the first in his family to graduate Read More…
10 years ago, on April 19, 2010, our dear friend Bobby D was taken away from us totally unexpectedly. It was a shock to all of us that someone so kind, so caring and so loving could be gone so young. During this crazy time of Covid-19, the world needs people like Bobby D to help us Read More…
Dear North End Community, Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Boston Public Library is closed, which includes the North End Branch Library. This means the Friends of the North End Library cannot continue with their daily book sale, nor can we accept books or other materials at this time. Please do not leave books or Read More…
Earlier this month, Maria the Dressmaker put her skills to work making masks to help with the coronavirus pandemic. Since then, Maria has been busy filling orders! Mask orders ready to be picked up are displayed in the image below. Fulfilled orders begin with those placed on April 11 – 13. An envelope with your Read More…
Governor Baker announced today the launch of the Massachusetts COVID-19 Relief Fund, which will help support essential frontline workers and vulnerable populations across the state, including Massachusetts residents and immigrants facing homelessness, food insecurity, and loss of critical services as a result of COVID-19. The Fund was conceptualized by the One8 Foundation, who helped establish the fund and provided a lead donation of Read More…