Jupiter and Saturn aligned in a planetary conjunction on December 21, creating a very bright star that some have been referring to as the “Christmas Star.” Here Peter Galipault from Commercial Wharf captures the conjunction behind the Custom House Tower. According to NASA, it’s been nearly 400 years since the planets passed this close to each Read More…
A December snowstorm covered much of the Northeast with a serious amount of snow this past Wednesday and Thursday. Logan Airport measured 13.1 inches, while parts of New York and Vermont saw over three feet! Here are some photos of the North End / Waterfront from the Nor’easter. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. See Read More…
The BCYF Nazzaro Center is ready for the holidays and winter season! Nazzaro Center Coordinator Steven Siciliano extended a huge thank you to George Hadaya and the entire Hadaya family for donating this year’s Christmas tree. All are invited to walk by and check out the display at the Nazzaro courtyard, next to Polcari Playground Read More…
Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC) responded to a water main break on Charter Street on Sunday morning, December 6. The break flooded parts of Charter and Unity Streets. Twenty-five residents were without water while BWSC worked to repair the break. Water has since been restored. Adam Castiglioni shared these photos below of BWSC repairing Read More…
The North End Christmas tree at the corner of Cross and Hanover Streets has arrived. There is no lighting event this year, but the tree is fully decorated for the season. The tree, along with wreathes and other decor for the Cross St. plaza, is organized by the North End Beautification Committee. The North End Read More…
Work continues on the renovations to Langone and Puopolo Parks on Commercial Street. Maryann O’Brien shares these photos from Copps Hill Terrace of four bocce courts with two more on the way. Construction began in Summer 2019 on the project to renovate the parks which, in addition to the turf, includes adding open spaces, making the area more Read More…
Despite the ongoing pandemic, the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department continued the tradition of annual lighting of the park’s signature trellis on Monday night. Park goers will also get to listen to a holiday soundtrack as they walk under the trellis. This year represents the 18th year Read More…
Adam Castiglioni shares these photos of flooding at Long Wharf during Monday’s “king tide.” King tides occur when the Earth, sun, and moon are as close to each other as possible in their relative orbits, combining to produce the greatest tidal effects of the year. It is above the highest water level reached at high Read More…
A line of swans in the Storrow Lagoon with the homes of Back Bay and the John Hancock tower rising in the background. In sharing this photo, Dr. Joseph Mendola said, “As an antidote to the stress of the pandemic, I frequently walk along the Charles River Esplanade. It was such an uplifting experience to Read More…
The North Square reconstruction project was awarded one of nine 2020 Preservation Achievement Awards by the Boston Preservation Alliance. The award recognizes the resilience of individuals, the versatility of historic buildings, and the importance of storytelling in keeping our histories alive. The Boston Preservation Alliance has now released their extended cut film of the 2020 award-winning projects. Watch Read More…
Every year Leo poses with the pumpkins from NEMPAC’s pumpkin painting event. This year the event has been modified due to COVID-19—the children will pick up pumpkins and a DIY paint kit and decorate it at home. So, Leo had to settle for a photo with undecorated pumpkins. See Leo with the 2017 pumpkins! Photos Read More…
The North End Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center hosted a pizza party for local seniors last week. The event was catered by Pizza Goddess, who set up their pizza oven in the parking lot! The grab-and-go pizza fest brought many masked smiles. Photos courtesy of North End Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center