Community Featured

What’s The 311? Fulton St. Broken Sidewalk, Broken Gate at DeFilippo Playground, Rodent Sightings

Welcome back to our weekly update that highlights some of the cases appearing on 311 in the North End/Waterfront neighborhoods. All 311 cases are public information and can be found at 311.boston.gov. Broken Sidewalk at 133 Fulton Street This 311 reader has repeatedly reported dangerous loose tar on top of the un-leveled old curb stone that is a Read More…

Featured Health & Environment Police & Fire

Fireworks Chaos at the Gassy, DeFilippo Playground

Boston Police and Fire Departments responded when procession fireworks caused a trash fire early on Sunday evening at the park on Prince Street in the North End, known as the Gassy and DeFilippo Playground. The display was set off as part of the religious procession in honor of Madonna della Grazie. Complaints quickly rolled in Read More…

Community Featured

What’s The 311? Broken Sidewalk, Playground in Need of Repair, and Litter at Columbus Park

Welcome back to our weekly update that highlights some of the cases appearing on 311 in the North End/Waterfront neighborhoods. All 311 cases are public information and can be found at 311.boston.gov. Sidewalk Broken on Clark Street “Sidewalk Broken. A lot of seniors live in the area and can get hurt” The original 311 post can be found Read More…

Daily Briefs

Wednesday’s Brief: Great Food Without a Reservation, The Prado Groundbreaking, Christmas in July at Gassy Movie Night

Things to know for Wednesday Today is Wednesday, July 25 and if you’re tired of waiting in long lines or can never get a reservation for dinner, be sure to check out Boston.com’s guide to getting great food in Boston without a reservation. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 9:30AM Groundbreaking Ceremony Read More…

Community Featured Photos & Videos

North End Dog Park Opens at DeFilippo (Gassy) Park Flights [Photos]

After several years of planning and construction, the new official North End Dog Park was opened on Saturday morning, December 16th, with a celebration by the local non-profit, RUFF, Responsible Urbanites for Fido. Located in the flights area of the Gassy, looking over DeFilippo Playground, the new dog park will be fully operational through the Read More…

Photos & Videos

Jigsaw Picture Puzzle: DeFilippo Garden on Prince Street

Spring flowers are exploding in all the neighborhood parks, including this pocket DeFilippo Garden at the “Gassy”.  How to play: Move and drag the pieces around just like a regular jigsaw puzzle. When two pieces are connected, they will click together. If you are “missing” a piece, move the other pieces aside to look behind them. Helpful Read More…

Community People Photos & Videos Sports

North End Street Hockey Tournament Benefits Autism Charity in Memory of Anthony “Wrinkles” Morella

The 2nd Annual North End Street Hockey Tournament was held on Saturday, June 25th in the Prince Street Playground at “The Gassy.” Team Luisi (blue shirts) took the winning trophy this year. This year’s tournament honored late North Ender Anthony “Wrinkles” Morella. Proceeds of over $1,500 benefited The Fund For Autistic Children, serving special needs kids in Boston and Read More…

Community Health & Environment

DeFilippo (Gassy) Dog Park Design Presented to Neighborhood [Video]

The design phase for the DeFilippo (Gassy) Dog Park is nearing completion with construction expected later this Fall or early in 2017, according to Kelly Thomas, Dog Park Project Manager for the Boston Parks Department. Located on the ‘flights’ area of the Gassy, there are two fenced in terrace areas … larger dogs on the lower Read More…

Community

Permanent Dog Park Planned for Gassy Flights [Video]

“The dog park pilot at Gassy Flights (DeFilippo Playground) went extremely well and has been approved by the City to be a permanent addition to the neighborhood,” said RUFF (Responsible Urbanites for Fido) President Leslie Horn at this month’s North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) meeting. “The feedback we have been received has been extraordinarily positive. We’re excited,” said Horn. Read More…

Community Event Notices

Dog Park Pilot at the Gassy Flights Supported by Neighborhood Council

A pilot dog park was presented this week to the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) by Amy Hand and Leslie Horn from the local dog owners group, RUFF (Responsible Urbanites for Fido). RUFF is working with the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services and funding from the Stanton Foundation to start the 3 month pilot in Read More…