Congratulations to lifelong North End Boston residents, Anthony “Tony” and Anna Gaeta, who will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Sunday, June 3, 2012. They met at age 14 and married at Sacred Heart Church when they were 21 years old. What a love story! The Gaeta’s have two children, Maria and Joseph, and Anthony’s Read More…
Benefiting the Zack Heger Foundation for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, it was a picture-perfect sunset Thursday night filled with “Blazers & Baubles” hosted by WCVB-TV Channel 5’s Bianca de la Garza. Joining Bianca at the Fairmont Battery Wharf was North End resident Jess K. Williams along with 28 Degrees owner Bill Emery, Lauren Fish, Rodney Heger, Read More…
Phyllis A. Rugnetta, 54 years of age, of Boston’s North End, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, May 29, 2012. Cherished daughter of Aurora M. (Lacrimosa) of Boston and the late Philip S. Rugnetta. Loving sister of Grace A. Rugnetta of Boston, Joseph W. Rugnetta and his wife Susan of Medfield, and Read More…
The following students from the North End have graduated from Arlington Catholic High School as members of the Class of 2012: Alexandra Cheatham-Aliberti Justine Firicano Michael Martignetti Congratulations! Courtesy of Arlington Catholic High School
“The Chew” correspondent Evette Rio visits Boston’s North End, spending some time at various eateries around the neighborhood. Polcari’s Coffee – Nicky explains how to shop in the North End. Parziale’s Bakery – Dino DiFronzo and Augustine Parziale explain how their family brought pizza to Boston from Naples in 1907 and continue to serve it Read More…
The following limited raffle is a fundraiser for disabled Marine Greg Caron from the 1st Battalian 24th Marines to send Greg and his family to St. John. He was severely injured while serving his second tour in Afghanistan and this trip would serve as part of his recovery. The raffle drawing will be held on Read More…
Members of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council honored outgoing President Donna Freni for her leadership and service on the council. The video shows the award presentation by Vice-President Marie Simboli and the acceptance comments of Ms. Freni. NEWNC reminds residents to vote on Saturday, May 19, 2012 from 10am – 2pm at the Read More…
Well-known North End resident, Johnny Paolo, was badly injured on Thursday, May 18, 2012 in an accident shortly after 9:00 pm on Commercial Street, below Copp’s Hill Terrace near the foot of Jackson Avenue. While on a Vespa-like scooter, Johnny was riding on Commercial Street from the direction of North Washington Street toward Hanover Street Read More…
In 1956, at the age of 5, Rosalba Ursino along with her mother and brother traveled from Calabria, Italy to Boston in the United States. In this video, Rosalba share memories from her first year in the North End, specifically of kindergarten at the Eliot School and a family trip that same summer to Revere Read More…
North Ender, NEWNC member and Ducali Pizzeria & Bar owner, Philip Frattaroli, ran the 2012 Boston Marathon raising $30,628 for the UMass ALS Champion Fund, a special program created by Governor Paul Cellucci in his personal fight against ALS, better known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Philip trained for the marathon over four months, and despite Read More…
This video includes announcements and committee reports at the May 15, 2012 meeting of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, NEWNC. Video Index: 00:00 Welcome, Roll Call and Introductions 02:30 NEWNC Recognizes Service of President Donna Freni 04:00 Nicole Leo, Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services 04:50 Stephen Passacantilli, Report from Councilor Sal LaMattina’s Office Read More…
by Carl Ameno, Nazzaro Center Director Francis Shea, a fifth grade 10 year old who attends St. John’s school, recently won a contest there for selling the most candy bars during the school’s annual candy drive. His prize? The 5 lb jumbo Hershey bar shown in the picture! Probably prohibited from bringing so much chocolate Read More…