A development proposal at 14 N. Bennet St., the former St. Leonard’s rectory in Boston’s North End, was met with skepticism by the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) which voted 5-4 to oppose the zoning variance application. The petitioner, George Kouris of Epsilon Partners, with architect Isaac Smith and attorney Daniel Toscano, presented Read More…
With the theme of peace & harmony to guide them, visitors to the Armenian Heritage Park were invited to walk the labyrinth Sunday afternoon as well as participate in festive activities. As the moon peeked out through the clouds, park regulars and newcomers mixed and mingled. “I’m here to honor the memory of my grandfather Read More…
Offering a warm measure of holiday cheer to counteract the chilly Saturday weather, the North End Library hosted its annual Open House sponsored by the Friends Of The North End Library (FONEL) on December 7th. The agenda featured a musical performance by the NEMPAC Children’s Chorus under the direction of Alexandra Dietrich with Valerie Osborn Read More…
This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured people, schools, events, history, tree lightings and more! Read on below to see the most popular articles from this past week. Farewell Letter from Father Antonio Nardoianni, OFM After over 15 years, Father Antonio Nardoianni is leaving Saint Leonard’s parish. In doing so he has shared a letter Read More…
North Ender Toni Gilardi and the Gilardi Group hosted their 19th annual Toys for Tots fundraiser this week at the Divine Design Center, Battery Wharf. SSgt Jonathan Chan of the US Marines attended to thank the group, noting how this large fundraising event came just in time. Toys for Tots donations have been down this Read More…
After three community meetings, the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA), along with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and the Greenway Conservancy recently announced the preferred design scheme for Parcel 2, soon to be a new neighborhood park. The scheme selected, “The Meadow” will include a perennial garden, offering options for seasonality. There will be Read More…
The ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) held its annual Thanksgiving luncheon on Friday, November 22. The turnout was fabulous, with nearly 60 seniors from both the North End and West End neighborhoods enjoying a hearty meal of turkey, stuffing, potatoes, mixed veggies, salad, and more. There was still plenty of room for Read More…
North End Against Drugs (NEAD) held a family dinner/family talk on Monday, November 18 at the BCYF Nazzaro Center in the North End. The room was filled to capacity to hear our guest speaker, Boston Police Commissioner William Gross. The Commissioner spent the first half of the evening sitting amongst the attendees talking with parents and Read More…
Faneuil Hall Marketplace was overtaken by a crowd of Santa hats on Tuesday evening as spectators gathered to watch Boston’s largest tree lighting. The WBZ Faneuil Hall Holiday Spectacular tree lighting, hosted by WBZ-TV/CBS Boston news anchors Lisa Hughes and David Wade, was the kick-off for this season’s Blink! Holiday Light and Sound Show. Starting Read More…
Welcome back to our weekly update that highlights some of the cases appearing on 311 in the North End/Waterfront neighborhoods. All 311 cases are public information and can be found at 311.boston.gov. Tree Emergencies at 174 204 Commercial St This 311 user writes, “What public way is blocked: Sidewalk | The police on the scene: No | Type Read More…
This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured community events, businesses, real estate, crime, and more. Read on below to see the most popular articles from this past week. 17th Annual Trellis Lighting Kicks Off Holiday Season The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department celebrated the 17th annual lighting of Read More…
Thanks to the generosity of several North Enders and North End agencies, $1,150 in donations was secured to help with the holiday celebration for Back on My Feet to combat homelessness. A big thank you goes out to the North End Athletic Association (NEAA), John & Patricia Romano, Robert Dello Russo, Michael Giannasoli, North End Read More…