Improv Asylum to Host NEAD Vacation Family Show The Improv Asylum on Hanover Street will once again host an awesomely funny Family Improv Comedy Show for North End Against Drugs (NEAD) during April School Vacation. This years’ show will be on Wednesday, April 19th at 12 Noon to 2pm. Pizza will be served from 12 Read More…
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North End Against Drugs Goes to the Museum of Science
On Friday evening, February 10th, North End Against Drugs took just over 40 family members to the Museum of Science. “It was a fun and educational night for all of us” exclaimed NEAD President John Romano, it was awesome”! Thanks to the generosity of Maria Cabrera who is the Museum’s Supervisor of Community Relations, NEAD Read More…
Successful BINGO! Fundraiser Supports North End Against Drugs
On Sunday, January 29th, North End Against Drugs held their annual BINGO Fundraiser at the Nazzaro Center. Offering a chance at an assortment of gift certificates and packaged prizes for their 20 game BINGO. All attendees brought excitement and spirit to the packed room. Each participant received a FREE chance at a door prize as well Read More…
BINGO! Fundraiser at Nazzaro Center on Sunday, January 29th
It’s BINGO! Join in the annual North End Against Drugs BINGO fundraising event on Sunday, January 29th, 1:00 p.m. (doors open at 12 noon) at the Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet Street. Cost is $25 per person, which includes 3 cards. Contact: Karen D’Amico – karenvd1014@gmail.com Olivia Scimeca – oas115@comcast.net or John Romano – jromano45@gmail.com to Read More…
NEAA & NEAD Enjoy Skating at Fenway
Over fifty members of North End Against Drugs (NEAD) and North End Athletic Association (NEAA) were treated to an awesome day ice skating at Frozen Fenway last weekend. Thanks to the City of Boston and the Boston Red Sox Foundation’s Rookie Ball Program, families of both groups were able to skate at four different sessions on either Sunday, Read More…
Inaugural North End Basketball Bonanza Brings Out Dozens of Kids
North End Against Drugs and State Representative Aaron Michlewitz presented the inaugural North End Basketball Bonanza on Friday, November 18, 2016 which took place at the Nazzaro Center courts. Upon arrival, all participants received an NEAD welcome bag, with a North End Basketball Bonanza t-shirt donated by the Representative. They also enjoyed pizza generously provided by Rocco’s Cucina & Bar. Over Read More…
Family Dinner / Talk with Mayor Walsh Draws a Sellout
For those of you old enough to remember, you will know what this means: There was 13,909 in attendance at the Nazzaro Center last Monday night. The NEAD FAMILY DINNER/FAMILY TALK with Mayor Marty Walsh packed the house. Entering the 8th year of a fantastic event that was the brainchild of deceased NEAD President Bobby Read More…
North End Basketball Bonanza Scheduled for November 18th; Registration Open
The 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament originally scheduled this past August has been rescheduled and re-named the North End Basketball Bonanza and will be playing in the Nazzaro Center on Friday, November 18 from 6-10pm. Sponsored by North End Against Drugs (NEAD) and State Representative Aaron Michlewitz, the tournament will feature a variety of basketball Read More…
North End Kids Cheer for the Red Sox!
North End Against Drugs, The Nazzaro Center and the North End Athletic Association hosted a fun afternoon last Wednesday to help root on the Red Sox in the Playoffs. The children were all given Red Sox Hats and Red Sox Foundation Rookie Ball Shirts to help celebrate the Red Sox return to the Playoffs this Read More…
Photos: North End Apple Picking Trip
North End Against Drugs once again sponsored its popular apple picking trip to Apple Crest Farms on Sunday, September 25th.
2016 Johnny Paolo Memorial Bocce Tournament Winners
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…
Photo Gallery: North End Family Pride Day Festival
The 27th Annual North End Family Pride Day was a big success on Saturday, September 17th. Originally scheduled in August, the fun festival had to be postponed due to rain. Dozens of local families came out for a terrific day of performances and activities. On stage were Crosstown, Street Magic, NEMPAC students and DJ Stevie. There was Read More…












