There was a huge water main break in Boston’s North End on Friday night about 7:30 pm at the intersection of Endicott & Stillman Streets, near Cross Street. Boston Fire said basements are at risk of getting flooded and called in an electrical inspector. As of the late evening, Boston Water & Sewer had substantially Read More…
After a long period of inactivity, there is work happening at 64 Cross Street, the location of the former Caffe Graffiti on the corner of Salem Street. Adam Castiglioni of Boston Hospitality and Tourism Industry Blog shares these photos of a building permit and signs of construction at the site. Caffe Graffiti closed in late Read More…
There is talk on the streets about a possible development at 44-46 Cross Street, according to a recent report by the Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association. A new project could include a portion or all of the block along Cross Street between Endicott and Salem Streets. Surveyors Read More…
The following information comes from Boston Public Works Department regarding the addition of six new North End streets to the mechanical sweeping program. North End street sweeping starts the week of March 11th, but the new streets will have a grace period until April 1, 2013. New Posted Street Sweeping The Boston Public Works Department Read More…
When the paper went up over the windows recently, several folks asked about the future of Nick’s Varano’s Famous Deli at 66 Cross Street in the North End. Nick tells us that he is just making some changes to the interior and plans to re-open soon with a new name and menu. “The deli wasn’t Read More…
This is the second year that the North End Beautification Committee is decorating the North End streets for the holidays. New this year is a special tree lighting on Friday, December 7, 2012, 6:00 pm at the corner of Hanover and Cross Streets. The tree lighting is the same night as the Buon Natale Holiday Read More…
There are two statues of famous North Enders in the neighborhood. Colonial patriot Paul Revere is honored in the Prado. And now, there is a bronze of Italian American boxing legend, Tony DeMarco, on the corner of Hanover Street and Cross Street at the gateway to the North End. The pride of the North End, Read More…
The big day is coming up on Saturday, October 20th at 1:00 pm when the statue of Tony DeMarco will be unveiled in the North End on the corner of Hanover and Cross Streets (near Mother Anna’s). In preparation for the celebration scheduled during Italian Heritage Month, DeMarco is interviewed by BNN News in this Read More…
In addition to Greenway park issues, the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, NEWNC, voted on four zoning and licensing request brought by neighborhood residents and business owners. The video shows the presentation, discussion and votes. All four votes were unanimous in favor of the applicant, as noted below. 00:00 in video 64 Cross Street Read More…
Event announcement and sketch rendering of the Tony DeMarco statue, courtesy of the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame: Event: Former undisputed Welterweight Champion, Tony DeMarco, will attend the unveiling of his statue in Boston’s North End. Date: Saturday, October 20, 2012 Time: 1:00 p.m. Place: Corner of Hanover St. Read More…
The North End Beautification Committee strikes again! The group raised money to hire Valley Crest to weed and mulch the Cross Street tree pits, that were overgrown and left for naught. In addition, the Richmond Street tree pits were filled with stone dust, removing the dangerous holes. A total of seven pits were cleaned up. Read More…
In addition to last weekend’s trash photos, North End resident and Connah Store owner, Mark Petrigno, shared this photo of the Big Dig tunnel entrance/exit across from the North End’s Cross Street plaza, by the N. Washington Street intersection. (See where J. Pace’s store sign is in photo.) Noticing rebar sticking out of concrete in Read More…