The Nazzaro Center will be opening its doors to non-members for February School Vacation Week, February 19 through 22. The Center hopes this will help families who are looking for a place to send their kids during this break, similar to the Nazzaro Center programming over the December holidays. Registration for current members of the after-school Read More…
It has been relatively quiet since the dramatic October 2018 community meeting highlighting the discourse of establishing a new community center and the future of the existing Nazzaro Center. At its January 2019 meeting, the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) took up the discussion as part of an upcoming letter to communicate their Read More…
North End resident Ellen Hume, along with Kirsten Hoffman and Marie Simboli, are organizing a petition to Save the Nazzaro Center from sale for private use and redevelopment. They are also seeking support for “landmarks” status to ensure historic preservation of the building. In their presentation to the Residents’ Association (NEWRA) on December 13th, Hume alleged a lack Read More…
By Martin J. Walsh For over a century, the Nazzaro Community Center has represented the heart and soul of the North End. Generations have gathered there to learn, play, and have fun. While carrying on the rich traditions of this historic neighborhood, it’s also important that the center respond to the community’s changing needs. Throughout Read More…
Most everyone agrees that a larger community center is needed for the North End. Now the big question is, where to build it? A community meeting was held last week to discuss potential locations. The City analyzed six sites: Mirabella Pool House, Sargent’s Wharf, Fulton Street, Cooper Street, DeFilippo Playground, and a larger building at Read More…
Over 200 people attended the Nazzaro Community Center’s annual basketball banquet held at Filippo’s Ristorante on March 18. Over 100 trophies were presented to teams and individual players in many categories. Raffle tickets for a basketball, and tickets for the Celtics and Red Sox were presented free to participants through a random drawing. Nazzaro Center Director Read More…
The Nazzaro Center is pleased to announce its 2nd Annual College Scholarship Program, through which we will be awarding college scholarships to deserving youth who have made an impact on the North End / Waterfront community. Applications can be obtained and returned as follows: Received and / or submitted online: Email Nazzarocenter@aol.com to request an application. Mailed Read More…
Things to know for the weekend It’s Friday, January 26 and we are in full swing engagement season. You know what that means – wedding season is right around the corner. See what these three Boston brides share as their best advice for a memorable New England wedding – – hint, hint, it likely involves Read More…
Things to know for Thursday Your daily roundup for Thursday, December 28: 7:00 p.m. – Zoning, Licensing & Construction Committee meeting at the Mariner’s House, 11 North Square. There are 3 requests on the agenda. 3 Snelling Place – Fourth Floor addition, roof decks, confirming occupancy as 3-family building 283-285 Hanover Street – Owner of Read More…
The North End Community Center Study group hosted a second community meeting on Wednesday, December 6 to review the progress and program recommendations for a new or renovated building that would replace and relocate the Nazzaro Community Center. The proposed plans introduce designated spaces for key constituents, including the general public, seniors/adults, teens, children, and also Read More…