Health & Environment Police & Fire

Halloween Safety Tips from NEW Health

by Mary Wright, nurse educator for North End Waterfront Health Halloween is just around the corner, so it’s time to review a few tips to help keep everyone safe. Don’t trick or treat alone. Go trick-or-treating with an adult. Visit only people that you know. Trick or treat in your own neighborhood. Be sure your Read More…

Arts & Culture Community

Children’s Halloween Party Brings Out Spooky Fun in North End

North End families came out on Saturday for the annual Halloween Children’s Party, sponsored by the Madonna Della Cava Society and City of Boston Special Events. Leading the parade were members from the Saint Alfio’s Band with music selections ranging from Mickey Mouse, When Saints Come Marching In and, of course, the Italian feast procession favorites. Read More…

Arts & Culture Community

Fall on Display at Webster Place Courtyard [Photos]

Take a look inside this North End courtyard at Webster Place, off Fleet St., where longtime owner Marguerite Buonopane has decorated it with a spectacular Fall season display. The courtyard has gained a following over the years with many residents and visitors stopping by to take photos of the display featuring Halloween pumpkins, gourds, scarecrows, haystacks, corn stalks Read More…

Event Notices

ROC Teen Saturday Halloween Carnival and Haunted House – Friday, October 30th

ROC Teen Saturday Halloween Carnival and Haunted House with rides, bounce houses, free pumpkin patch, pumpkin carving station, free pizza, candy, crafts and music. All welcome, starts right after school on Friday, October 30, 2015, 2-6pm at the Nazzaro Center yard, North End.

Arts & Culture Community Photos & Videos

Community Fun at Halloween Bash by Boston Community Collaborative [Photos]

Thank you to all who came out and had a great time at Boston Community Collaborative’s 2nd annual Halloween Party at Filippo’s last Friday night.  The evening included amazing live music by Sax Gordon (www.saxgordon.com) and Band, great food, and great costumes.  Special thank you’s to Filippo, Bill, and Gerry for always being a pleasure Read More…

Arts & Culture Community

Halloween Carnival and Prado Party in the North End [Photos]

The annual Halloween Carnival by Virgil’s ROC Teen Saturday brought out hundreds to the Nazzaro Center playground with rides, bounce houses, pumpkin patch and carving. After all the trick-or-treating, families and neighbors gathered under the trees for NEMPAC’s Halloween Party on the Prado with Regina’s Pizza and Golden Goose cider. The kids enjoyed several game Read More…

Arts & Culture Community

Tricks and Treats at the North End Halloween Parade [Photos]

From super heroes to astronauts, disney characters, and fire fighters, kids came dressed in full costume for the annual North End Halloween Parade. Sponsored by the Madonna Della Cava Society and City of Boston Special Events, the parade featured music from Italian bands playing all the usual favorites. After the parade, candy was handed out Read More…

Community Health & Environment Police & Fire Real Estate

Boston Falls to Seventh on Annual Trick or Treat Index; North End Gains

Boston took a nosedive in this year’s annual Zillow Trick-or-Treat Index, falling from 2nd to 7th place. The rankings use home values, population density, walkability and crime as parameters … geared to get kids the most candy, quickly and safely. So, what happened? Well, not much and that’s the problem. Boston already had strong scores and Read More…

Arts & Culture Community Photos & Videos

Nazzaro Center R.O.C.’s on Halloween [Photos]

An estimated 400 children and family members attended the ROC-Nazzaro Center’s 7th annual Halloween party on October 31st and a better Halloween party would be hard to imagine. Thanks to the resources and efforts of ROC (Recovery, Outreach and Community) founder Steven Virgilio, the Nazzaro Center playground was transformed into a combination Disney World, Music Read More…