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North End Athletic Association Field Updates for the 2019 Baseball Season

With both Puopolo and Langone Parks undergoing a facelift, the North End Athletic Association (NEAA) will be using different fields for the 2019 baseball season. Our 4- and 5-year-old program will use the Greenway across from Mother Anna’s restaurant. That program will take place 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays in May Read More…

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North End Athletic Association Baseball Registration is Now Open

North End Athletic Association (NEAA) has announced their registration for baseball ages 4-21 (your age is determined by how old you will be on April 30, 2019) and girls softball ages 7-12 is now open. There are a number of programs NEAA offers under the baseball umbrella. They are primarily based on age, but if NEAA Read More…

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2018 North End Christmas Parade Brings Santa by Helicopter [Photos]

The 47th North End Christmas Parade brought Santa to the neighborhood in first class fashion via his own helicopter. The chilly but sunny weather brought out hundreds to the waterfront’s Puopolo Field for Santa’s arrival followed by the Christmas Parade through the neighborhood streets. Two marching bands played holiday music while costumed characters took pictures with the kids. Read More…

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North End Athletic Association Completes 2018 Soccer Program

One hundred players ranging from ages four to twelve participated in the 2018 North End Athletic Association (NEAA) fall Soccer Program at Puopolo Park. “All of the players both boys and girls had a fun filled and informational season thanks to the full sponsorship of Dhiren Thakker, owner of Black Dog Realty Estate Group. This is the Read More…

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North End Athletic Association 2018 Soccer Program a Huge Success

The North End Athletic Association (NEAA) completed its annual fall soccer program with 100 players from ages 4 to 12. All of the players, both boys and girls, had a fun-filled and informative season! Thanks to all of the volunteer coaches, the children learned a lot about the game of soccer, improved their skills and Read More…

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North End Athletic Association Soccer Opening Day

The North End Athletic Association started their 2018 Fall Soccer Program on Saturday, September 15th at Puopolo Park. With close to 100 children playing this year from ages 4 to 12, the park was filled with players enjoying the start of our eight-week program. Once again, Dhiren Thakkar of Black Dog Real Estate Group, LLC Read More…

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City to use Artificial Turf at Puopolo Fields in North End

Despite some opposition, artificial turf will be used at the Puopolo Fields on Commercial Street with natural grass remaining at Langone Park’s little league field, according to a community letter issued by Boston Parks Commissioner, Chris Cook. A stretch of natural grass will also be added along the Harborwalk for passive activities. The change will Read More…

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North End Athletic Association Concludes Successful 2018 Baseball Season

2018 was a summer of extreme heat and dry weather followed by a summer of non-stop rain. Neither condition is ideal to run a baseball league, but the NEAA pulled off another successful season. The 4-year-old clinic headed by Carl Hall fought through some tough weather to deliver our 4 year olds a fun and memorable springtime of baseball. The Read More…

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North End Athletic Association Visits the Red Sox

Last Tuesday, August 22, the North End Athletic Association (NEAA) took over 60 players and their families to the Red Sox game. The Sox played the Central Division leading Cleveland Indians, who are managed by former Red Sox Skipper Terry Francona. Tito, as he is known, was beloved while he was here, bringing the Red Read More…

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North End Athletic Association Captures City Baseball League Championship

A feisty and determined 12u team selected out of the NEAA Majors Program stared down and defeated rivals Charlestown, in the semi-finals, and South Boston, in the finals to capture the 2018 Boston City Baseball League (BCBL) Championship. The North End team coached by Jon Larson, John Pezzuto and managed by Juli McHugh had a complete effort throughout the regular Read More…