by Luigi Natale The Tigers and Cubs have been rivals for as long as anyone can remember. This Saturday afternoon showdown was destined to be memorable, and boy, was it ever! The commissioner, Ralph Martignetti, moved the game to the earlier 1:30 slot, clearly for the TV coverage. Luigi Natale’s Tigers and Dan Shea’s Cubs Read More…
The early season baseball showdown between the Grasshoppers and Muckdogs was this week’s most anticipated game. The cool afternoon made the first meeting of the teams feel more like a fall championship game. During preseason, the Coaches heckled one another when passing on Hanover Street. Even DraftKings and FanDual traffic skyrocketed as both Grasshopper and Read More…
Thanks to the generosity of the Boston Red Sox Foundation, thirty-five members of the North End Athletic Association family went to two Red Sox games this past week against the Oakland A’s. We were able to see some of the record breaking offense while beating the A’s in both games that we attended. The Red Sox Read More…
The rain finally cleared, the sun came back out and the Cardinals and the Cubs got to take to the field for game two of their season. Both teams won on opening day and took their 1-0 records to Langone Park for an early season battle. The Cardinals sent ace Nico LaColla to the mound and Read More…
“Friends Of The North End” began their Spring 2016 Bocce season on Sunday, May 1st. The games are played on Sunday mornings at the North End outdoor Bocce courts beginning at approximately 8:00 a.m. The day was cool and overcast but the spirit of camaraderie and fair play brightened the day for all players. Competition was stiff as Read More…
The North End Athletic Association kicked off the 2016 baseball season with a fabulous opening day on Saturday, April 30th. The park was full of young baseball players, the families, friends and supporters of the NEAA. The sun was shining and it was a glorious day for baseball. Three games were played one from the Read More…
Boys and girls ages 4-21 have broken out the gloves, bats and cleats and begun practicing as they eagerly await the NEAA Baseball Opening Day of April 30th. This year the North End Program, run by Commissioner Ralph Martignetti and Sports Coordinator John Romano will have approximately 250 children as part of a baseball team. Read More…
Running in the Boston Marathon for the first time and finishing the international race that attracts thousands of participants is really something to brag about. While winning is the lifelong ultimate goal, for North End resident Michael LoPriore (53 years old) it was a great start and a terrific accomplishment. LoPriore’s overall time, start to finish Read More…
Red Sox Manager John Farrell dined at Antico Forno with family and friends following the Red Sox loss in the home opener this week. Farrell posed here with Dana Preda who helping them cope with the loss serving antipasto, caprese salad, calamari and fettuccine positano. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Email your Read More…
by Maritza Ciliberto The Boston Latin School Rowing Program is off to a promising and bright rowing season! Neither rain nor wind got in the way of Boston Latin School girls’ squads defending and bringing back home the Salvo Cup last weekend for a second time in two years. In an impressive battle of the Read More…
This past week, 180 tickets were secured by Boston Community Collaborative’s Becca Griffin to send many Eliot School students to experience the World Figure Skating Championships at the TD Garden. The students loved seeing the magnificent moves and beautiful costumes of these world-class skaters. One skater was greeted by second graders who lifted her spirits Read More…
State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz treated the North End Knights basketball team to Galleria Umberto’s famous pizza before they headed off to the Regional Championships. Wishing the St. Leonard’s Knights best of luck this weekend as they head down to Bridgeport, Conn. for CYO Regionals. They already made us proud by winning the state title and sticking Read More…