The Friends of the North End Library recently presented John Sullivan, proprietor of Prince Postale, with their 2012 Honorary Friend award. John has been a dedicated friend to the library for many years. He has always said “yes” when asked for help whether climbing the flag pole to post the first flag or helping to Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApA9F-5_GEQ] North End Stories completes its interview with Charlie Coppola and Sam Viscione in this third part of a series. In this video, the native North Enders talk about the connectedness of the neighborhood in the 1950s. North End Stories is a digital narrative documenting the history of the neighborhood through its people. See Read More…
In the second of a series, North End Stories interviews Charlie Coppola and Sam Viscione about growing up in the North End during the 1950s on Sheafe Street. The street was known as being one of the most dense places to live in the country. North End Stories is a digital narrative documenting the history Read More…
The North End’s State Representative, Aaron Michlewitz, continues to rise in the ranks at the State House. This week, he gets credit for more than his legislative skills in “Beacon Hill’s Most Beautiful: 25 power players who keep the Golden Dome in style,” published in The Phoenix. The 34 year-old lifelong North Ender filled the Read More…
North End Stories continues its digital narrative talking to Sam Viscione who shares how he and his friends would walk from the North End to Fenway Park each weekend to play baseball and watch the Red Sox play. See all the interviews at NorthEndStories.com.
BARRASSO, Pasquale “Pat” 97, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October, 28, 2012. Born and raised in the North End of Boston. He was the son of the late Antonio and Marianne Barrasso. The oldest of nine. He was predeceased by his wife Christine (Guarino) on April 1, 2010. They were married for 64 years. Read More…
On Wednesday evening October 24, 2012 the Italian American War Veterans ITAM Post 8 of Medford, whose membership is made up of mostly former and present North End men held a tribute to the former Blue Front Restaurant that was located at the lower end of Hanover street from 1933 to 1983. The restaurant was Read More…
North End Stories is back recording and documenting the lives of long time North Enders, including the first in a series of interviews with Charlie Coppola and Sam Viscione about growing up in Boston’s North End. In this video, Charlie and Sam discuss their first jobs and the money saving ways of their mother’s. See Read More…
There are two statues of famous North Enders in the neighborhood. Colonial patriot Paul Revere is honored in the Prado. And now, there is a bronze of Italian American boxing legend, Tony DeMarco, on the corner of Hanover Street and Cross Street at the gateway to the North End. The pride of the North End, Read More…
North Ender Bill Robbins didn’t know he would help save a life on Wednesday night when he went out for a walk. Paula Luccio shares the details below. On Wednesday night around 7:45 pm, North End / Waterfront resident, Bill Robbins was walking behind Lincoln Wharf and heard a cry for help. It turns out Read More…
The big day is coming up on Saturday, October 20th at 1:00 pm when the statue of Tony DeMarco will be unveiled in the North End on the corner of Hanover and Cross Streets (near Mother Anna’s). In preparation for the celebration scheduled during Italian Heritage Month, DeMarco is interviewed by BNN News in this Read More…
On Wednesday evening, October 10th, the Friends of the North End Branch Library held their annual meeting and elections at the library. The current officers were re-elected unanimously for another one-year term. They are: Robin Ardito, President; Paula Luccio, Vice-President; Donna Wells, Treasurer; Jim Salini, Secretary. The Friends would like to remind current members who Read More…