Religious graffiti is being exhibited in multiple windows on the storefront of the former High Gear Jewelry store at the prominent 204 Hanover Street location. The graffiti contains Christian crosses, Jewish stars, Hindu Chi and multiple references to the numbers “7” and “777”. According to the infinite wisdom of the Internet, “777” reflects the establishment of Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) Zoning, Licensing & Construction (ZLC) Committee will meet on Tuesday, June 24, 2014, 7:00 p.m. at the Mariner’s House, 11 North Square. The following item is on the agenda for 204-204A Hanover Street, the building formerly occupied by High Gear Jewelry on the ground floor. Zoning and Read More…
After 25 years as a retailer in the North End, Merilee Wolfson of High Gear Jewelry was forced to close after a pipe burst above her shop. Over the years High Gear won many awards for beautiful fashion jewelry, including 2012 Best Of Boston by Boston Magazine. A message from longtime owner Merilee: First , Read More…
We picked up a copy of the Best of Boston 2012, the annual awards put out by Boston Magazine and updated our North End / Waterfront listing as follows. Congrats to the winners! Neighborhood Eats Antico Forno, 93 Salem St. “Dining at a lively North End restaurant doesn’t have to mean slurping spaghetti in tight Read More…
Note: Updated this post here. This week’s Boston Magazine showcases their annual Best of Boston 2012 awards with two longtime North End establishments in the mix. High Gear Jewelry is now celebrating 22 years in the North End and wins for the 2nd time. Owner Merilee Wolfson comments, “I love this neighborhood and wish to Read More…