The chilly weather on the last Wednesday of May didn’t keep the huge crowd that attended the Mayor’s 2017 Coffee Hour away from free Dunkin’ Donuts coffee and munchkins. Along with coffee and treats, free plants and a raffle for Dunkin’ Donuts were available. After Eliot School children sang a good morning song and a sizable amount Read More…
Despite all the changes in the North End, the alley known as “All Saints Way” on Battery Street remains vibrant thanks to Peter Baldassari. WGBH’s Greater Boston highlights the religious nook in the above video feature.
The following information was submitted by Kay Barned-Smith, CCM, AIA, Public Works Construction Management and Connect Historic Boston Project Manager. Please note there is a North End Construction Update meeting scheduled for June 15, 2017, 6:00 p.m. at the Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet Street. See the flyer. INFORMATION RE: NORTH END CONCERNS In response to a number Read More…
by John Sullivan Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer, when Americans head to the woods, beach and back yards to get fresh air and sunshine and shed the dreary winter blues. I went to Vermont. Out for a hike along a river with Gabe, we came upon a wide mountain stream gushing Read More…
Earlier this month, the Greenway Conservatory announced that three artists’ work will be installed on the Greenway throughout the Summer. Each artist is contributing art related to the theme of “Playful Perspectives.” One of the three artists, Meredith James, has contributed her piece, Far from this setting in which we now find ourselves, to the Rose Kennedy Read More…
The torrid pace of development and street construction has renewed interest in protecting the historical character of the neighborhood. On the North End waterfront, efforts for a historic district are moving forward now that City and State officials have issued an official opinion of eligibility for the Old Waterfront Historic District. In documents recently received by NorthEndWaterfront.com, the Boston Landmarks Commission and the Massachusetts Read More…
Prince Street is now a little more cozy. Loft & Vine is the new kitchen, garden, and home store that opened at 26 Prince Street last month. The owner, Sarah Garabedian, has been a resident of the North End for over 6 years. When walking into the store, you are greeted by green succulents among many other Read More…
Wednesday, May 24th, the North End Girl Scout Brownie Troop #72123 with Troop Leaders Rose-Marie Gomez and Sarah Fullerton, celebrated the last session for this season 2016/17 by thanking the North End Branch Boston Public Library for hosting them through the year. The Brownies were extremely excited to present Ms. Jennifer Hawes and her staff with a Read More…
These are the latest notable incidents on this week’s North End Police Journal Log. Courtesy of Boston Police District A-1. Vandalism 05/21/17 1:05am Police Officers responded to Hanover St. and Prince St. for a vandalism in progress. Victim reports an unknown male suspect jumped on the hood of his taxi cab, then stole a loaf of Read More…
At the May 2017 North End / Waterfront Residents’ Meeting, the A+J Art+Design Team showed new renderings of the public art to be placed in North Square. The sculptures will be erected throughout the North Square renovations beginning this Summer. Before the public art was discussed, future renovations to the square were shown. The project manager on Read More…
North End Against Drugs (NEAD) held their Annual Raymond and Michelina Costa Scholarship Fund drawing on Friday, May 19th at the Nazzaro Center, prior to the Center’s dance event. “Thanks to the generosity of many donors we were able to give out eleven $500 scholarships to students going to tuition-based schools from grammar school to college,” stated Olivia Scimeca, Read More…
The 2nd Annual North End Cornhole Classic packed all of The Living Room and much of Richmond Street for a Sunday Funday charity Cornhole tournament. Hosted by State Representative Aaron Michlewitz, over 80 teams competed simultaneously on 10 different cornhole boards, all of which were sponsored by local businesses. Overall, more than 200 people came in support of the Read More…