James Foley, a reporter for GlobalPost, is being detained in Libya with other foreign journalists by forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi. (Click image for Facebook page.)GlobalPost, an international news organization headquartered at The Pilot House, Lewis Wharf in the North End/Waterfront, has dispatched a recovery team to Libya’s border crossing with Tunisia to seek release Read More…
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General Hospital Stars Visit the North End
After enjoying a special Dinner at Janet Gilardi’s home, Three Stars from the Soap Opera~~General Hospital, Anna Gaeta and myself walked over to the Nursing Home ! I told Dante, Olivier, and Ronnie, they were to experience a wonderful happening they’ll NEVER FORGET !!! Josephine Gaeta proved herself to be Soap Opera Star ‘s (General Read More…
North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) Elections on Saturday, May 14, 2011
The North End Waterfront Neighborhood Council’s 2011 Elections will be held on Saturday, May 14th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet Street. Nomination papers will be available to potential candidates beginning Monday night April 11th at 7 p.m. at the Nazzaro Center. Nomination papers must be returned Read More…
Part II of the Neighborhood Leader Interview: Rebecca Griffin, Executive Director of NEMPAC
This is the second part of an interview with Rebecca (Becca) Griffin, Executive Director of the North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC). Click here to read Part I of the interview. NorthEndWaterfront.com: What future goals do you have for NEMPAC? Becca: One of my goals is to expand NEMPAC to a wider range Read More…
North End Population Totals 10,131 Per 2010 Census Neighborhood Zoning District Data
Please note: This post replaces a previous article that used rough census tracts where the numbers were muddied by a large Downtown tract that overlapped with part of the North End neighborhood. The Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) Research Division has published more refined neighborhood data for the North End zoning district as defined by the Read More…
Obituary: Michael A. Nazzaro Jr., Former State Representative Credited with Saving the North End
NAZZARO, Hon. Michael A., Jr., A well-respected and prominent member of the North End of Boston, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2011. He was 85. Born on June 2, 1925 on North Street in Boston’s North End, he was the son of the late Michael and Margaret (Camelio) Nazzaro. He later lived with his Read More…
Copp’s Hill Burying Ground Receives Estate Funds
In a small windfall, three liquidating estate trusts have directed $21,089 to the City of Boston for the maintenance of Copp’s Hill Burying Ground, located in the North End. While details are sketchy, the names of the trusts imply the funds come from descendents of those interred there, including the naming Copp’s Family. The willed Read More…
Obituary: Louis Marino of the North End
MARINO, Louis “LuLu” Of Boston’s North End, March 17. Devoted son of the late Brigida and Charles Marino. Beloved brother of Anna Guarino of Medford and the late Edward Marino. Loving uncle of Anna Salamanca, Joe Guarino and the late Charles Guarino. Also survived by his dear great-nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are respectfully Read More…
Obituary: Keith Rodney of the North End
RODNEY, Keith Reeves Of Boston, insurance executive, public servant, and avid sailor, died March 6, 2011 at his home in the North End. He was 67 and suffered from esophageal cancer. An insurance and financial industry expert, Keith Rodney in 1975 was appointed Deputy Insurance Commissioner for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts serving under Governor Michael Read More…
Obituary: Dr. Ronald X. Conway, Retired Boston Police Captain, Area A-1 Commander
CONWAY, Dr. Ronald X. (Ret. Capt. B.P.D.) Of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester, March 18. Beloved husband of Patricia A. (Sullivan). Loving son of the late George L. & Loretta E. (Byrnes) Conway. Devoted father of Ronald X., Jr., Christopher J. & his wife Susan, all of Quincy, Kara B. Norton & her husband Ronald of Read More…
Obituary: Craig F. Hughes of the North End
HUGHES, Craig F. Age 78, of Boston’s North End, died March 10, 2011, after a brief illness. Mr. Hughes, the former President of Relocation Corporation of New England, retired in 1991. He was born in New York City, attended NYU and served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. A former resident of Read More…
North End Residents Help Research Italian Estate Willed to City
North Enders are helping research the Italian estate left by Luciano Visocchi and willed to the City of Boston, recently reported by the Boston Globe. The article cites an estimated property value of $700,000 which also comes with the responsiblity to take care of the dogs and cats living there, a proposition not favored by Read More…