Puppeteers Jonathan Keezing and Karen Schumer of Caravan Puppets entertained children at the North End Library on Tuesday afternoon with the story of The Four Season Bear. This tale of a young bear exploring each season is complete with songs, puppets, storytelling and, as you can see, audience participation! Photo submitted by Dave and Beth Read More…
Tuesday evening’s snowstorm brought snow, sleet, rain and high winds to the North End / Waterfront. It was unpleasant to commute in, but it certainly looks pretty in this photo. The Valentine-themed trellis lights add a purple glow to the blowing snow at Christopher Columbus Park. Photo submitted by Bob Somerville. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature Read More…
“One if by land, two if by sea, six if by Tom Brady!” The Old North Church lit its lanterns this morning to join in the celebration of the Patriots sixth Super Bowl victory. The team will be parading through the streets of downtown Boston today aboard the famous duck boats. Photo submitted by Rev. Read More…
Bob Somerville captured this photo of the old pilings at Lewis Wharf looking eerie with the East Boston and airport lights behind them. There is actually a petition circulating to remove the unused harbor pilings at this site. Read more from the January Residents’ Association meeting. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Send in Read More…
All the wet weather this past week has led to dripping ceilings and flooding at the Harbor Garage on Atlantic Avenue – yikes! Don’t forget your galoshes before heading to your car if it’s parked here. Photo submitted by Paula Luccio. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Send in your photos via email to info@northendwaterfront.com; Read More…
Winter storm Harper came roaring through the Northeast this past weekend and, although it didn’t bring as high of snow totals as some forecasts were predicting (The Boston Globe marks Boston with only 4.9 inches), it still brought snow, sleet and rain to the city. The stormy weather, combined with two Boston Harbor high tides Read More…
Earlier this week, the Faneuil Hall Christmas tree was taken down, marking the end to another holiday season. If you’re packing away your lights and ornaments this weekend, remember the City of Boston is picking up Christmas trees for one more week on your first recycling day. For the North End, that’s Monday morning! Give Read More…
The Greenway Carousel has wrapped up another season and is now prepped and ready for whatever this winter may bring. It is scheduled to reopen for the spring on March 22. Photo submitted by Denise Clancey. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Send in your photos via email to info@northendwaterfront.com or tag @northend.waterfront on Instagram. Please include a Read More…
Following a dreary day of rain on Friday, an eerie calm settled over Boston Harbor. Bob Somerville captured this photo from Lewis Wharf with the lights of East Boston and Logan Airport in the distance. Fortunately the fog has finally lifted to reveal a beautiful Saturday morning! “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Send Read More…
Special parking privileges rolled out on Copp’s Hill for Santa Claus. Submitted by Thomas Schiavoni. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Submit your interesting photos by tagging @northend.waterfront on Instagram. Please include a caption or story telling us about your photo. See past neighborhood photo posts.
Bob Somerville snapped this photo of winter berries growing on the trees at Christopher Columbus Park this holiday season! “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Send in your photos via email to info@northendwaterfront.com or tag @northend.waterfront on Instagram. Please include a caption or story telling us about your photo. See past neighborhood photo posts.
The holiday lights decorating the trees at Christopher Columbus Park create a screen in Tricia Harvey’s photograph through which the Custom House tower shines. A fitting photo for the winter solstice, the day when we will see the least amount of sunlight all year. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Send in your photos Read More…