The boat, Captain Billy Haver, was the scene of a murder on Sunday as an investigation continues with the boat docked at the US Coast Guard station in Boston’s North End. The boat is an 83-foot fishing trawler based out of Virginia. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Mexican crew member Franklin Freddy Meave Vazquez, 27, Read More…
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Neighborhood Groups Support Old North Church Crypt Accessibility Project
Old North Church received the support of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) and Residents Association (NEWRA) regarding the use of community preservation act funds to make the Old North crypt handicap accessible. Rev. Stephen T. Ayres, Vicar and Old North Foundation Executive Director, presented the plans at the September 2018 community meetings. The Read More…
Honoring St. Padre Pio, 50 Years After His Death [Procession Photos]
A procession honoring St. Padre Pio in recognition of the Feast Day which celebrates the 50th Anniversary of his passing was held on Sunday, September 23rd. Held in Boston’s North End, the U.S. Coast Guard color guard led the procession with family and friends of organizers Anna D’Amore Sirignano and Natalina Tizzano D’Amore. A blood Read More…
First Feast of San Gennaro in Boston’s North End Features Classy Entertainment and Italian Food (Photos)
Italian feast food and entertainment headlined the first annual Feast of San Gennaro on Hanover Street in Boston’s North End on September 21 through 23, 2018. A newly created statue of Saint Gennaro by the sculptor Ettore Marinelli was revealed just weeks after it was blessed by Pope Francis in person at the Vatican. With near perfect Read More…
Workshop Encourages Residents to Advocate for Chapter 91 Waterfront Rights
The Conservation Law Foundation held a forum on September 20th about the role of Chapter 91 in protecting Boston’s waterfront, sponsored by the local group, We Are Boston’s Waterfront. “We want to educate as many residents as we can on these principles so you can be an advocate in your own neighborhood,” said Deanna Moran, Read More…
What’s The 311? Unresolved Sinkhole, Hanover Street Basement Mess, North Street Construction
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. Sinkhole at Barlett Place Still Unresolved Several 311 cases have been filed since late July about the sinkhole at Barlett Place/Salem Street. On Saturday, September 15th, 2018, Read More…
Feast of San Gennaro Comes to Boston’s North End, Sept. 21-23 [Update]
The first annual Feast of San Gennaro will be in Boston’s North End on September 21 through 23, 2018. The venue will be at the corner of Hanover and Battery Streets featuring outdoor dining and high-end entertainment including The Midtown Men, Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti, and the New York Bee Gees. The Saint Gennaro Foundation Boston, a 501(c)3 Read More…
North End Family Pride Day and Johnny Paolo Bocce Tourney Attracts Hundreds
North End Family Pride Day brought out hundreds to Langone Park for a day of music, bocce and fun kids programs. The annual barbecue was organized by North End Against Drugs (NEAD) with activities including: arts and crafts, reptile petting zoo, art contest, kids talent show, musical entertainment and information tables from NEW Health, Save the Harbor Save the Read More…
Controversy Continues at Cross Street Plaza; Residents Association (NEWRA) Opposes Citizens Bank
It was another heated community meeting regarding the proposed building and tenants at Cross Street Plaza. Charter Cross Street LLC, an affiliate of Charter Realty at 198 Hanover Street, filed with the Boston Zoning Board of Appeal to change the legal occupancy at the property to include a Citizens Bank with an ATM. The tenant Read More…
Residents Association Community Updates on Artificial Turf, NEWRA Elections, Zoning Requests, Community Center
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) met for their monthly meeting on September 13, 2018. The meeting started with a series of community reports, shown in the above video. Follow along or jump to subjects of interest using this summary timeline. (00:00) Welcome and introductions – NEWRA President Mary McGee (01:50) Chapter 91 Educational Read More…
Weekly Top Reads: Community Center Site Debate, Man Falls from Party Cruise, Council Votes Against Citizens Bank, Artificial Turf Wins Out, Santa Rosalia Procession, TONE Bocce Tournament
This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured real estate proposals, local events and the end to the turf wars. Read on below to see the most popular articles from this past week. Opposition Emerges Toward Potential North End Community Center Site Next to Mirabella Pool A mass mailing was sent to thousands of North End Read More…
City to use Artificial Turf at Puopolo Fields in North End
Despite some opposition, artificial turf will be used at the Puopolo Fields on Commercial Street with natural grass remaining at Langone Park’s little league field, according to a community letter issued by Boston Parks Commissioner, Chris Cook. A stretch of natural grass will also be added along the Harborwalk for passive activities. The change will Read More…