Marc Hymovitz, North End resident and Massachusetts Government Relations Director, was awarded the Alan Mills Award by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) for his tireless work to help make cancer a national priority. The Alan Mills Award recognizes a staff person who has consistently demonstrated leadership and excellence in the area Read More…
Announcement from the St. Joseph Society: On Friday, October 3, 2014, the St. Joseph Society will open its 89th Annual Feast outside its headquarters at 467 Hanover Street. At 7:00 p.m., the Society will hold an awards ceremony honoring John Romano with a Community Service Award in recognition of his many years of Dedicated Leadership Read More…
Action for Boston Community Development rolls out the festivities on September 16 in a gala celebration of 17 outstanding community volunteers who embody the spirit of the landmark Economic Opportunity Act, celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year. That historic 1964 EOA legislation launched the War on Poverty in America and gave birth to the nation’s Read More…
Can you tell us a little about your background and how long have you been a teacher at St. John School? This is my first year at St. John School and my fourth year as a teacher. I am originally from Boston, went to college in Connecticut where I received a degree in Psychology and a Read More…
(Thomas F. Schiavoni writes about the adventures of the memorable Ciampa sisters of Snow Hill Street– Lena, Evelyn and Josie – and their attempt to solve a puzzling mystery.) One spring at the approach of Memorial Day, Lena suddenly reignited an annual household debate with her two younger sisters. Should this be the year for Read More…
After 32 years of service, Lia Tota has announced that she is stepping down as Director of the ABCD North End / West End Neighborhood Service Center. However, she is staying on part-time to focus on the West End neighborhood as a community advocate. “I jokingly say that I have caught up in age to Read More…
On a nice day, you can faithfully find this group of men playing cards on a folding table at the Langone Park bocce courts. Sometimes there is a bit of yelling, and always in Italian. Fellow bocce player, Joe Mendola, captures a moment from a recent game. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Read More…
Outside of the Pilot House at Lewis Wharf on the North End waterfront, GlobalPost’s CEO Philip Balboni appeared on Wednesday afternoon for a press conference regarding James Foley, the photojournalist executed Tuesday by the Islamic State (also known as ISIS or ISIM). A gruesome video showing Foley’s beheading has been confirmed as authentic by U.S. Read More…
News from the Greenway Conservancy and their recent hire of North End resident, Kelly Frattaroli: The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy is delighted to announce that Kelly Frattaroli of the North End has joined its development team. “Kelly is a wonderful addition to the Conservancy team, and she will be a great help with our fundraising Read More…
MARSHALL Geraldine Celeste (Dina) of Boston’s North End, beloved wife of Harold Michlewitz MD, and mother of Aaron Michlewitz, succumbed to lung cancer on Wednesday, August 13, 2014. A life-long Bostonian born in Dorchester and raised also in Cohasset and Scituate by the late Kenneth and Eleanor Marshall, Dina was a survivor of breast cancer Read More…
Mayor Martin Walsh attends the Feast of Madonna Della Cava in the North End section of Boston along with members of the Cammarata family for the hero sign dedication of Vincent J. Cammarata Square. (Photos by Isabel Leon, Mayor’s Office Photography)
BALDASSARI, Frances (Barbiero) of Boston’s North End on August 10, 2014. Loving daughter of the late James & Phyllis (Terranova) Barbiero. Beloved wife of Peter J. Baldassari. Loving mother of Julie P. Baldassari of Boston’s North End. Daughter-In-law of Mary (Baldassari) Parziale of Revere. Cherished godmother of Marc Passanisi of Medford. Also survived by loving Read More…