North End Family Pride Day brought out hundreds to Langone Park for a day of music, bocce and fun kids programs. The annual barbecue was organized by North End Against Drugs (NEAD) with activities including: arts and crafts, reptile petting zoo, art contest, kids talent show, musical entertainment and information tables from NEW Health, Save the Harbor Save the Read More…
Bocce champions, Bob and Peggy Magri, took the first place trophy in the 2016 Johnny Paolo Memorial Bocce Tournament, sponsored by North End Against Drugs, as part of North End Family Pride Day. The winners are shown above with NEAD’s Mike Giannasoli and Linda Paolo. Coming in second here Enzo Marabito and Joe Blazo, Sr. Read More…
The Alvaro “John” Paolo Bocce Court at Langone Park was dedicated on Saturday, August 1st by Mayor Marty Walsh and local officials. The late Johnny Paolo was a committed bocce player and involved in the North End community before his June 2012 death in an accident on Commercial Street. The Paolo family was on hand including daughter Linda LoPriore who Read More…
North End Family Pride Day brought out families, residents, businesses and elected officials for full day of activities, including the Johnny Paolo Memorial Bocce Tournament, the Nazzaro Center Kids Talent Show, music by Crosstown, Street Magic and lots of tables by community groups. The annual event was held in memory of Robert “Bobby D” Decristoforo Read More…
On Saturday, June 23rd, the North End Athletic Association hosted its annual Youth Major League All-Star game at Langone Park / Campochiaro Field in Boston’s North End. Players from the Cardinals and Cubs, coached by Dan Shea, battled players from the Tigers and Indians, coached by Al Vilar. The game was dedicated to the memory Read More…