The North End/ Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) heard from a petitioner seeking to transfer an all-alcohol license from Zuma Tex Mex, formerly located in Faneuil Hall, to a new restaurant located at 393 Hanover Street. Owned by Mira Giangregorio, the proposed restaurant, Nando Trattoria, would be located at the site of the former Green Cross Read More…
The December Zoning, Licensing and Construction (ZLC) Committee meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 15 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. The committee will hear a proposal for the transfer of a 7-day all alcohol beverages license to Nando’s Trattoria, opening at the former Green Cross Pharmacy location at 391-395 Hanover Street, and a proposal Read More…
It is the time of year when the tourist traffic starts to dwindle and neighborhood businesses often decide to make a change, remodel or even close the doors for good. North Ender Adam Castiglioni wandered the streets recently and noticed a growing number of closed storefronts. Here’s a recap. The Italian 7 art and gallery Read More…
This year’s Michael A. Nazzaro Community Service Award was presented to Fernando “Freddy” & Joseph “Peppi” Giangregorio at Friday evening’s reception by the North End Columbus Day Celebration Committee. The Committee recognized Freddy & Peppi for their dedication to our neighborhood, our city, and the Italian American community of Massachusetts. They were owners of the Green Cross Pharmacy for decades Read More…
The North End Columbus Day Celebration Committee is returning to the North End for the 2019 parade on Sunday, October 13, and will be hosting an evening of celebration and commemoration the preceding Friday, October 11, at Ristorante Filippo. The reception will feature music, prizes, raffle items, refreshments and cocktails.Tickets are limited. They are $55 Read More…
There’s been a lot of discussion about the building at the corner of Prince and Salem Streets which is owned by Joe and Fred Giangregorio. The building is slated to be demolished and replaced with an attractive, modern apartment building. North Enders refer to it as the “Postale” building because the latest tenant was a Read More…
Downtown JournalAn occasional column about city life The biggest news of the week arrived with old school simplicity – delivered by the post office in a letter that began: “To Our Valued Customers and Friends of GREEN CROSS PHARMACY…we are retiring after 55 years. Green Cross Pharmacy has been sold and will be closing on Read More…
Green Cross Pharmacy in the North End is closing its doors for good. Their last day open for business will be March 5, 2019. Owners Joseph (Peppi) and Fernando (Freddy) Giangregorio came to the United States in 1954 and have owned the pharmacy at 393 Hanover Street since 1964. As residents and small business owners, Read More…
Dr. Giuseppe Giangregorio (Pepe) has received an award from Centro Attività Scolastiche Italiane (C.A.S.IT) for his unwavering support and promotion of the Italian language and culture in the North End. The award was presented by C.A.S.IT President Giaconda Motta, Italian Consul Education Officer Professor Adamo Castelnuovo, and Eliot School Principal Traci Walker Griffith. Dr. Giuseppe Read More…
Inherited from the former Caffe Pompei, the Giangregorio family are displaying Christmas in old Naples, Italy in the window of Green Cross Pharmacy. (Photo by Matt Conti) “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Email your best photos to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a caption (or more) telling us about your photo. See past neighborhood Read More…
Joseph (Peppy) and Fernando (Freddy) Giangregorio from Green Cross Pharmacy are shown with Janet Gilardi of the NEWRA Clean Streets Committee (Photo: Phil Orlandella) Green Cross Pharmacy, 393 Hanover St., is the winner of the July 2011 Good Neighbor Recognition Award from the Clean Streets Committee, part of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association Read More…