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Reader Poll: What Should Be the Future Usage of the Nazzaro Center Building?

The Boston Architectural College (BAC) has been conducting a study of the potential future usage for the Nazzaro Center building, located at 30 N. Bennet St. in the North End. Students from the class presented the second phase of their project at a community meeting at the end of February, citing four stakeholders who hope Read More…

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Op-Ed: The Nazzaro Center Should Become a Senior Wellness Center

Students from the Boston Architectural College (BAC) recently presented some possible options for Nazzaro Center use once a new community center is built. They met with many different organizations and stakeholders to develop possibilities based on recommendations they received. They reiterated that the plans they presented were meant to be used as a starting point Read More…

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Boston Architectural College Presents Second Semester Findings for Nazzaro Center

The Boston Architectural College (BAC)’s Gateway Program, which gives architecture students a chance to get real-life experience working on projects out in the community, has been conducting a study of the potential future usage for the Nazzaro Center building. Following an update provided by the BAC last year, Architect Killion Mokwete and students now in Read More…

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North End Families Enjoy Snow Tubing [Photos]

The BCYF Nazzaro Center and North End Against Drugs (NEAD) recently sponsored a trip to the Nashoba Valley Tubing Park! Over thirty families and friends participated in the event. See photos from their sunny experience on the slopes below. Nazzaro Center Director Steven Siciliano thanked all the parents and children who showed up to make Read More…

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Boston Architectural College Presents Study of Nazzaro Building Feb. 21

On Friday, February 21 at 7:00 pm at the Nazzaro Center (30 N. Bennet St.), the Gateway Program of the Boston Architectural College (BAC) will present the second phase of its study of the Nazzaro building. The Gateway Program team consists of BAC students who have been studying the history and potential future uses of Read More…

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Nazzaro Vacation Week Events for 6-12 Year Olds

The BCYF Nazzaro Center is offering two events for children during February school vacation week. For those age 6-9, there will be BINGO on Wednesday, February 19 at 6:30 p.m. Non-members must complete a waiver. For those age 10-12, there will be sports night on February 21 at 6:30 p.m. Non-members must complete a waiver. Read More…

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Nazzaro Center & North End Against Drugs Nashoba Valley Snow Tubing

The BCYF Nazzaro Center and North End Against Drugs (NEAD) will be running a family fun trip to Nashoba Valley Ski Area for an evening of snow tubing for the whole family on Monday, February 17th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Deadline to sign up is Friday February 7, 2020 at 6 p.m. To sign up Read More…

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BCYF Nazzaro Center Thanks Local Businesses for Support of 55+ Dance Party

The BCYF Nazzaro Center would like to thank, Al Dente, Antico Forno, Dominics, Massiminos, Mike’s Pastry, and Monica’s Mercato for their generous donations to the 55+ dance party on Saturday January 18, at the Fisherman’s Club. The display of foods we received from various business stretched across three long tables! Attendees even had the opportunity to take home leftovers. Because Read More…

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North End Teens Win Award in Youth Venture Program

North End teens Serina D’Amico, Theodore Pasto, and Antonio Romano recently pitched their health club business idea to a panel of judges at United Way’s Youth Venture Program and were awarded $1,000 to start up their own business! Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) has partnered with United Way’s Youth Venture Program, a social Read More…

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Nazzaro Activities for Ages 10-12

The BCYF Nazzaro Center at 30 N. Bennet St. in Boston’s North End has a full line-up of activities for children ages 10-12 in the month of January. There will be science activities, ice skating, swimming, and engineering with local engineer and instructor Rebecca Griffin. Miss Becca will provide students with exciting presentations that introduce engineering concepts. Every Read More…