Today is the 50th Anniversary that the North End’s own Filippo Frattaroli (Filippo’s, Lucia Ristorante) celebrates 50 years in America, immigrating from Sulmona, Italy. His family and friends have put together this video to mark the auspicious occasion. Auguri Filippo!
NorthEndWaterfront.com is 10 years old! We find it hard to believe a full decade has passed since we started publishing community “news and views”. It was May 8, 2009 when we posted our first article about a candidates forum for the State Representative seat vacated by Sal DiMasi (e.g., some young 30 year-old kid won Read More…
Honoring the 100th anniversary of Boston’s Great Molasses Flood, residents and dignitaries came out on a chilly morning to form a human circle on the former location of a 90 foot wide molasses tank, located at what is now Langone Park on Commercial Street in Boston’s North End. Twenty one people were killed and another Read More…
Old North Church congregation and friends came out on Monday night to honor Rev. Stephen T. Ayres and his 20th Anniversary as Vicar of the Old North Church in Boston’s North End. Steve also serves as Executive Director of the Old North Foundation, the cultural arm of the historic landmark property. Stories were told, roasts Read More…
HAPPY 65th ANNIVERSARY TO MARY & FRANK ROMANO FROM: ALL OF YOUR LOVING SONS, DAUGHTERS-IN-LAW, GRAND CHILDREN, & GREAT GRAND CHILDREN APRIL 27, 2017
It was a special party in the park at the 15th Anniversary Celebration for Friends of Christopher Columbus Park on Tuesday night. U.S. Air Force Rhythm in Blue Jazz Band performed as hundreds sat on the Great Lawn to enjoy the perfect summer evening in the park. Boston Mayor Marty Walsh was on hand to congratulate the all-volunteer group Read More…
“Black Rose Day” was celebrated on Wednesday, May 4th in the City of Boston in honor of the Irish pub’s 40th anniversary. Mayor Walsh’s top attorney Eugene O’Flaherty was on hand to make the official proclamation with Michael Glynn, owner of The Black Rose. Over 200 friends, family, employees past and present, and loyal customers Read More…
Happy 64th Anniversary to Mary and Frank Romano of the North End! In the photo above, we caught them working to help others, as usual, here in the Nazzaro Center. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Email info@northendwaterfront.com with your photo and a caption. See past neighborhood photo posts.
Dozens of current and past neighborhood leaders attended the 30th Anniversary celebration of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) on November 6th at Filippo’s Ristorante in Boston’s North End. Special guest, former Boston Mayor Raymond Flynn, told many stories about how City Hall worked with the community in the “old days” and explained why he Read More…
As NEWNC approaches our 30th anniversary on November 6th, help us compile a list of all those who have served on the Neighborhood Council since 1985. Using the comment section below, please help us with the names of past Council Members (perhaps even yourself) and the years they served. You can also email names to us at info@newncboston.org and Read More…
The Christopher Columbus High School Class of 1957 sponsored a Commemorative Mass at St. Leonard Church in the North End on Sunday, May 31st. The Mass was followed by an informal gathering in the Church hall with coffee and pastries. Over eighty people attended from various graduating classes of CCHS, Julie Billiart HS, St. Leonard Church clergy and guests. The event was Read More…
On Saturday, April 25, 2015 Walter and Grace Luongo celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary. Walter met Grace in 1947 and were married in 1948. They are life long residents of the North End. Walter will be celebrating his 90th birthday in May and served our country in World War II from 1943 to 1946 as Command Read More…