Boston Pewter Company at Faneuil Hall Marketplace has moved from its former location in the South Market building across the popular shopping area to the North Market building. The company, owned by Jeff and Lorraine Allen of Topsfield, Massachusetts, is celebrating 30 years at Faneuil Hall. They specialize in pewter, hand-blown glass and hand-done scrimshaw on Read More…
Tuesday’s Brief: Election Day, Comic Book Illustrations, On This Day in History
Things to know for Tuesday, Today is Tuesday, November 6 – ELECTION DAY! Make sure you get out there and exercise your right to VOTE! Here is a list of all of the polling locations for North End/Waterfront residents. Here’s what else you need to know for today… On This Day: “Honey Fitz” Fitzgerald Elected Read More…
Go Vote Tuesday! Massachusetts State Election is November 6
Tuesday, November 6 is the Massachusetts State Election. Polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. These are the polling locations serving most North End / Waterfront residents: Christopher Columbus Apartments, 145 Commercial Street (Precinct 1) Nazzaro Community Center, 30 North Bennett Street (Precincts 2 & 3) Casa Maria Apartments, 130 Endicott Read More…
“North End Votes” Encourages Voting with Local Business Promotions
The Massachusetts State Election will take place on Tuesday, November 6 with polls open 7am-8pm. In a new effort by State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz to encourage voter participation, several local businesses are offering 15% off purchases when you present your ‘I Voted’ sticker on Election Day! You can also enter a raffle to win Celtics Read More…
Seniors Connect at the North End Library
Boston-area seniors: Join us on the third Thursday of each month to connect for creative activities and resource sharing. Each month we will explore a different topic. November’s topic is holiday traditions and the 21st century. This program is in partnership with Boston’s Jewish cultural center, the Vilna Shul. Free, light refreshments will be served. Where: Read More…
Compact Living Two-Year Pilot Program Approved by Boston Planning & Development Agency
Creating clear guidelines for new residential units that are smaller in size than typical units will be examined through a two-year pilot program that has been approved by the Boston Planning Development Agency (BPDA). The new policy aims to increase options for housing in response to growing demands, promote sustainable development, encourage innovation, create design Read More…
Boston Community Collaborative Puts Kids on the Parquet for Celtics-Bucks Game
Boston Community Collaborative (BCC) coordinated it’s first on-court opportunity for kids of the 2018-19 season at last Thursday’s Celtics home game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Twenty-one lucky kids participated in the Celtics’ “Anthem Buddies” experience before the game. The kids got to line up in front of the Celtics for the singing of the National Read More…
Monday’s Brief: Ferry Prices, Boston Ballet Story Time, Falling Leaves
Things to know for Monday Today is Monday, November 5 and here’s what you need to know for the week ahead… 10:30AM Boston Ballet at the North End Library. Stop by the North End Library at 25 Parmenter Street where the Boston Ballet will be joining story time. Notable News: Ferries in Boston are really Read More…
Police Blotter: Loud Party and Package Theft
The following are recent incidents reported by Boston Police District A-1 for the North End / Waterfront area. Disturbing the Peace 10/31/18 9:40 a.m.Police officers responded to Endicott Street for a disturbance / loud party. Partygoers were on the roof deck throwing beer cans down onto the street. Police officers observed over 30 people Read More…
North End Against Drugs Dinner / Talk Supports Homeless Shelter
Steven Siciliano, Chief Probation Officer at South Boston District Court who will officially start his new role as Nazzaro Community Center Director November 13th was the guest speaker at the October 15 North End Against Drugs (NEAD) Family Dinner / Talk event held at the Center. This dinner was open to all North End / Read More…
North End / Waterfront Real Estate Sales for October 2018
These are the residential closings in the North End / Waterfront area during the month of October. $0 – $599,999 16 Foster #5: 1 bed, 1 bath with 408 sf. sold for $412,500 121 Salem #2C: 1 bed, 1 bath with 460 sf. sold for $450,000 105 Prince #1: 1 bed, 1 bath with 648 Read More…
North End / West End Neighborhood Service Center Halloween Party [Photos]
The ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) held its Halloween party Friday, October 26th. Special thanks goes to the North End Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, in particular Mr. Sami Almadi, Administrator/Executive Director and Mr. Edmond Cormier for donating sandwich platters for the crowd to balance out the sweets, which included a sugary feast from our Read More…