The time has come after twelve terrific years of community news to say goodbye to NorthEndWaterfront.com. I have put off this sad day many times driven by the enthusiasm of our passionate readership, but the time has finally come to close up shop here at NorthEndWaterfront.com. You can read more about the ‘why’ in my Read More…
Buone Feste! December was a time filled with holiday distributions for the seniors and families that the ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) serves. Although sadly due to COVID-19 there was no December holiday party, staff strove to create feelings of joy and delight in some surprises during this unprecedented year. Thanks to Read More…
Here are the updated supermarket shuttle schedules for Star Market and Stop & Shop for 2021. If you have any questions regarding the bus schedule, call 617-523-8125. ABCD Neighborhood Service Centers’ food pantries are open during the COVID-19 pandemic. The North End/West End Center food pantry is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Read More…
The North End Friends of St. Francis House extend a big thank you to all who donated to this year’s winter hat and glove drive for the St. Francis House Homeless Shelter. Just over $3,600 raised, the most ever! John Romano will be delivering a second shipment of items to the shelter— 252 hats, 180 scarves, Read More…
The North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) and North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) hosted a virtual joint meeting to hear updates from local elected officials on Wednesday evening. City Councilor Lydia Edwards (District 1) provided updates regarding recent City Council resolutions. Councilor Edwards started her talking points off with an announcement that the City Council recently Read More…
The “Snow Angels” program, an initiative started by District 1 City Councilor Lydia Edwards in 2018, will continue to connect elderly and disabled residents unable to shovel in front of their homes to on-call, neighborhood volunteers ready to help. “The Snow Angels program is about neighbors helping neighbors and coming together as a community,” said Read More…
North End Christmas Fund needs your support! For over 40 years the North End Christmas Fund has been providing help to families and seniors at Christmas time. The program was started by Uncle Fred Carangelo, working with the various social service agencies in the neighborhood to help those who may have lost their job, had Read More…
Public Skating at the Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) rinks, including the North End’s Steriti Rink located at 561 Commercial Street, begins Saturday, December 5, 2020. Steriti Rink hours are as follows: Sunday: 3pm – 6:50pm Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 12pm – 2:20pm Wednesday: public stick time 10am – 11:50am; public skating 12pm – 2:50pm; Friday: 12pm Read More…
The North End Friends of St. Francis House will be doing our annual collection of winter hats and gloves this year BUT, like everything else, it will be slightly different due to the pandemic. We will not be able to collect the actual hats or gloves. We are asking anyone who would like to contribute to Read More…
Boston Eats was launched by the City in 2020 to provide a food resource for Boston youths who rely on school meals amid COVID-19. The program provides nutritious breakfast and lunch at no cost to youth 18 and under. The City aims to make meals accessible to City kids and youth during COVID-19 through December. No Read More…
The BCYF Nazzaro Center, along with Representative Aaron Michlewitz and Senator Joe Boncore, held a turkey giveaway for seniors on Monday, November 23rd. Nazzaro Center Administrative Coordinator Steven Siciliano extended a huge thank you to all who participated, especially to Rep. Michlewitz’s office for donating the turkeys. Photos courtesy of the Nazzaro Center.
Thanksgiving looks different for everyone in 2020, and the ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) is no exception! The center missed having its annual turkey feast with all the trimmings, including visits from elected officials wanting to visit with and give gifts to their constituents. However, it still strove to provide a Read More…