(Thomas F. Schiavoni recalls the late adventures of the memorable Ciampa sisters, lifelong residents of Snow Hill Street.) The second of the three Ciampa sisters, Evelyn often had to defer to her elder sibling Lena in menu planning and food preparation in the kitchen. Josie, being the youngest, didn’t stand a chance. She was perpetually Read More…
Boston Police, family and friends are trying to track down every clue as to what happened to Eric Munsell who has been missing since Saturday, February 8th. Through publicity efforts, the police have been able to locate an eyewitness that saw Eric later Saturday night. Video footage obtained by Boston Police indicates that Munsell was Read More…
This post is a recap of the February 10, 2014 monthly meeting of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) held at the Nazzaro Center in Boston’s North End. (1) NEWNC announced a new President, Philip Frattaroli, to replace Stephen Passacantilli who has stepped down now that he has taken a position as part of Read More…
Family and Boston Police are searching for Eric Munsell, a North End resident, who has gone missing. He was last seen at 11:30 pm on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at Market Lounge, a downtown bar on Broad Street. Eric is 24 years old, 6’0″, 165 lbs, and was wearing jeans and a striped button down Read More…
Friends, family and local dignitaries came out this week to celebrate the 60th birthday of the North End’s Cav. Filippo Frattaroli. Guests honored Filippo’s commitment to his family, the City of Boston, charitable works and success as a restauranteur at Filippo’s Ristorante. As a first generation Italian immigrant, Filippo is strongly devoted to his heritage Read More…
The Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy Board of Directors has dropped the “acting” from Jesse Brackenbury’s title and voted unanimously on Tuesday evening to appoint him as Executive Director. Brackenbury has been filling the interim role at the non-profit since Nancy Brennan resigned from the position about a year ago. “Jesse Brackenbury has proven that Read More…
The Santa Rosalia Di Palermo Society elected new officers, including President Danny Puccio, Vice-President Guy Zanelli, Treasurer Lorenzo Puccio and Secretary Tony Puccio. In a ceremony on Sunday morning at Sacred Heart Church, senior member Frank Longo performed the swearing in of the new officers. “I am very grateful and honored to have been elected Read More…
St. John School is pleased to announce that Principal, Karen McLaughlin was elected to serve as an Overseer of the North Bennet Street School at their December annual meeting. The Committee of Overseers joins the 25-member Board of Directors in leading and advising the school. They participate as program advisors for the eight full-time programs Read More…
MULLEN JOSEPH (BFD) of South Boston, Jan. 21, 2014. Son of the late Martin H., Sr. (Ret. BFD) & Alice “Sis” (Keefe) Mullen. Husband of Karen (Laurinaitis) Mullen. Loving father of Michael of Woburn, Heather & Christine of South Boston. Kathleen & husband William McDermott of Dorchester. Beloved “Papa” of Adria Mullen. Loving brother of Read More…
1. Can you tell us a little about your background and how long have you been a teacher at St. John School? I was born and raised in Charlestown, MA, the oldest of five siblings. I attended Saint Francis de Sales Grammar School and Boston Latin School for grades 7-12. I graduated from UMASS / Amherst Read More…
David Kubiak, longtime chair of the Zoning, Licensing & Construction (ZLC) Committee for the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA), has announced that he is stepping down. David has led the ZLC committee for ten years, often with co-chair Victor Brogna, who remains in that position. The announcement came this week at the January Read More…
The following news release makes official the addition of Patrick Lyons to the staff of State Representative Aaron Michlewitz (D-North End). State Representative Aaron Michlewitz hires new Legislative Aide State Representative Aaron Michlewitz is pleased to announce the addition of Patrick Lyons to his staff. Patrick is the Representative’s new Legislative Aide, replacing Maria Puopolo Read More…