Event Notices

Boston Pizza Festival at City Hall Plaza on July 13 and 14

On July 13 and 14, Boston’s City Hall Plaza will host the third annual Boston Pizza Festival, featuring artisan pizza selections from Boston, New Jersey, Washington, D.C., Lowell, and even four pizzerias from Naples, Italy. Tickets are available for $15 with a $50 VIP option for early entry at 11am and an hour of all-you-can-eat pizza until Read More…

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Residents’ Association July 11 Agenda: North Square Art; Hull St. Update; ZLC Voting on 97 Salem St., 49-49R Charter St., and Neighborhood Notification Policy

The July North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) meeting will be on Thursday, July 11, 2019. The meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. at the Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet Street. This month’s agenda can be found below.

Arts & Culture Event Notices

Blessed Relics of Saint Anthony to Visit from Italy for 100th Feast

In celebration of the Centennial of the Feast of Saint Anthony, the members of Saint Anthony’s Society have announced the visitation of the Blessed Relics of Saint Anthony from the Pontifical Basilica Di Sant’ Antonio in Padua, Italy. Fr. Alessandro Ratti, OFM Conv of the Franciscan Friars of Padua, will travel with two major relics of the beloved Read More…

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Neighborhood Council July 8 Agenda: 49-49A Charter Street, Community Preservation Act, North Square Sculptures

The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, July 8, 2019, at 7 p.m. at the Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet Street. At this month’s meeting, the council will hear a petition for an increase in occupancy at 49-49A Charter Street. There will also be a presentation on Read More…

Announcements Event Notices

Tour on Life for Italian North Enders on July 10th

On Wednesday, July 10, at 2pm, North End Historical Society President, Alex Goldfeld, will lead a tour centering on life for Italian North Enders, and some of their neighbors, at the dawn of the Twentieth Century. This walking tour will cost $35 per person ($30 for NEHSMembers), payable to the NEHS.If you are interested and Read More…

Arts & Culture Event Notices Kids & Families

38th Annual Harborfest Celebrates Independence Day July 1 – 7

The 38th annual Boston Harborfest, celebrating Boston’s maritime and revolutionary history over the Fourth of July, will take place the first week of July, 7/1 through 7/7. Harborfest is a multi-day, family-friendly festival with activities celebrating American Independence, honoring the city’s colonial roots and showcasing Boston’s harbor. It is the largest Fourth of July festival in Read More…

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Cancelled: Independence Day Celebration at Christopher Columbus Park June 29

Update: This event is cancelled due to rain. The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park invite you to their annual Independence Day Celebration! This year’s celebration will take place on Saturday, June 29 from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. There will be a parade, singing and dancing, magic, storytelling and more! See the full event flyer Read More…

Event Notices Featured Health & Environment

Langone & Puopolo Parks Renovations to Begin July 1

The long awaited renovations of Langone Park and Puopolo Playground on Commercial Street in the North End are finally here! Work will begin the week of July 1, 2019. The Boston Parks & Recreation Department began the community process to propose improvements to the parks back in October 2017. Two final design concepts were publicly Read More…

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Waterfront Development & Chapter 91 Presentation – June 26

The Harborfront Neighborhood Alliance presents, in partnership with Boston Harbor Now and Conservation Law Foundation: Waterfront Development In Your Neighborhood. Wednesday, June 26 from 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at 290 Congress Street, BSA, 2nd floor, Fort Point Room. Become a more effective advocate for accessible waterfront development in your neighborhood and learn about Chapter 91 – Mass. Read More…

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Zoning, Licensing & Construction Committee June 25 Agenda: 97 Salem St. and 49-49R Charter St.

The June Zoning, Licensing and Construction (ZLC) Committee meeting will be held Tuesday, June 25 at 7 p.m. at the Mariners House. The ZLC will hear an appeal to erect a five-story building atop the existing single story building at 97 Salem St. The new building would have a commercial space on the ground floor, Read More…