Commentary submitted by the columnist, Freeway: Congratulations to Pamela Donnaruma, Editor and Publisher of the Post-Gazette (formerly La Gazzetta del Massachusetts). Pam was interviewed by Chronicle for a segment on Hanover Street, North End that aired May 10, 2011. Pam was asked if there was any plan that would work for Hanover Street. Her reply was, Read More…
WCVB TV 5’s Chronicle covers the past and present of Hanover Street in an episode that aired on May 10, 2011. The promo description for the piece: Boston’s Hanover Street: it’s North End nightlife, Hub history and unique characters all mixed together on one very intriguing thoroughfare. Tonight, Anthony Everett eavesdrops on the local gossip Read More…
It was a “Spazzare!” brainstorming session at the Clean Streets Committee meeting this week, led by new chairman David Grant (center in photo above). Joining the clean-up effort was District 1 City Councilor Sal LaMattina (right in photo) and Public Works’ Frank O’Brien (left). As announced last week, Spazzare (“to sweep” in Italian) is a Read More…
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Working with What We Have In the North End by Pamela Donnaruma There is much discussion lately on the revamping of Hanover Street in Boston’s North End. As editor of the Post-Gazette, which is located in the North End since 1896, I spend a lot of time here. The North End has always been a Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted 10-21 to oppose the capacity addition at Bricco Restaurant at this week’s meeting. Bricco’s application is being made by owner Frank DePasquale at 239-241 Hanover Street. The expansion would add 47 seats to the existing 120 through an expansion on the ground floor into an abutting Read More…
These are the highlights from tonight’s meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). This was the first meeting led by new President, Stephanie Hogue. North End Winter Street Sweeping Pilot Program – Similar to her visit to the neighborhood council last week, Commissioner of Public Works, Joanne Mazzaro, gave an informational update Read More…
Frank DePasquale, owner of Bricco Restaurant and DePasquale Ventures, presented his plans for an expansion of Bricco into the adjoining building at 251 Hanover Street, formerly Peter Nobile Insurance Agency. Mr. DePasquale said, “I recently purchased both 241 and 251 Hanover Street to protect and expand Bricco, my landmark restaurant.” The presentation was made on Read More…
The Madonna Della Cava Society and the City of Boston held the annual North End Halloween Children’s Parade on Hanover Street on Saturday, October 30th, followed by a festival on Battery Street.
Gubernatorial Candidate Charlie Baker mixed it up with the Halloween Eve revelers while campaigning on Hanover Street.
At a sparsely attended meeting for the Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association, Frank DePasquale presented expansion plans for his Bricco Restaurant along with Attorney William Ferrullo and Angelo Buonopane. The meeting was held on the evening of October 26, 2010 at the Pilot House. Mr. DePasquale, proprieter Read More…
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s ‘biggest’ performers had lunch in the North End today. Nine elephants took a stroll from Causeway Street to Hanover Street to dine on some special treats – Pachyderm Pizza’s loaded with all the traditional fare from Mike’s Pastry and F&B Produce. This means elephant sized pizza pies boasting 40 Read More…