People

North End Architect James Alexander Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

James Alexander, FAIA, LEED AP, Senior Principal, Finegold Alexander Architects, has been awarded the Massachusetts Historical Commission 2019 Individual Lifetime Achievement Award. Alexander is a longtime Boston resident and his firm has been in the neighborhood for the past 50 years. Among many Boston projects, Alexander’s firm is designing the renovation of all three Eliot Read More…

Featured Health & Environment People

Good Neighbor Award Presented to Don Scott of Lincoln Wharf

Don Scott has been a Bostonian for 20 years, but has always been from New England. He has worked at Lincoln Wharf, 357 Commercial Street, for 18 of those years. Don has made a hobby of planting the flowers in front and back of Lincoln Wharf and totally enjoys this voluntary chore. Before Lincoln Wharf, he was Read More…

Arts & Culture People

NEMPAC Announces New Educational Director

The North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) is thrilled to welcome Allie Meek-Carufel as their new Educational Program Director! Having already been a part of the NEMPAC organization for many years, Ms. Meek-Carufel has a solid understanding of the great impact NEMPAC has on the community. Over the past few years, NEMPAC has expanded Read More…

Announcements People

Local Teen Participating in One Mission Buzz Off; Bake Sale on May 23rd

Local teen, Antonio Romano, is participating in the One Mission Buzz Off. Buzz Off is an event where people come together to shave their heads in honor and support of kids with cancer. One Mission Buzz Off is just like a walk or road race, participants raise money by asking family and friends to sponsor Read More…

Announcements Business People

North End firm e3i Engineers Welcomes Manrico Federico, PE, as Director of Power Systems Services

e3i Engineers, Inc. a specialized engineering firm servicing clients in mission critical, healthcare, laboratory, education and intricately complex industries, is pleased to announce that Manrico Federico, PE, has joined the firm as Director of Power Systems. In this role, he will build and lead the team responsible for keeping daily business operations running smoothly for Read More…

People

Obituary: Raymond P. Bono of Everett and Boston’s North End

Raymond P. Bono of Everett, formerly of Boston’s North End, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2019. Beloved son of the late Vincenzo and Mary Bono. Loving husband of the late Dina (Eramo) Bono. Devoted father of Mary (Bono) and her husband Brian MacDonald of Winchester, Vincent Bono and his partner Cheryl Cervasio of Boston, Read More…

People

Obituary: Mr. Oai B Ngo, Longtime Manager of Caffe Paradiso

Caffe Paradiso shares the sad news that beloved manager, Mr. Oai B Ngo, lost his courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Oai was been part of the Caffe Paradiso family for the past 38 years. During this time he could always be found behind the counter with his crisp white shirt and ear to ear smile. Read More…

People

Obituary: Maria (D’Andrea) Bonetti

Maria (D’Andrea) Bonetti of Boston’s North End passed away on April 20, 2019.  Beloved wife of Evaristo Bonetti. Loving mother of Michael Bonetti and his wife, Julie, of the North End and Anthony Bonetti and his wife, Brenda, of Medford. Cherished grandmother of Michael, Ivana, Elena, Andre and Nicholas.  She is the sister of 7 siblings. She is also Read More…

Community People

Nazzaro Center Seniors Keep Active Making Silk Scarves [Photos]

Nazzaro Seniors had the opportunity to make their own beautiful silk scarves earlier this month, following their weekly bingo game. They mixed several paint colors and created their own design. At first they were a little hesitant and afraid to fail, but with a little encouragement they were all satisfied with their final product. The Read More…

Announcements People

North End’s Shannon Murray to Run 2019 Boston Marathon to Help Homeless Families

Shannon Murray is training hard to run the Boston Marathon on April 15. Murray’s goal is even bigger than completing 26.2 miles, though — she is raising funds in support of FamilyAid Boston, a local nonprofit that empowers parents and caregivers facing homelessness to secure and sustain housing and build strong foundations for their children’s Read More…