North End Against Drugs along with the Nazzaro Center and NStar have announced the schedule for the 25th North End Family Pride Week in memory of “Bobby D” Decristoforo. The week of events starts on Monday, August 4, 2012 and ends with the big North End Family Pride Day on Sunday, August 10, 2012. Free Read More…
Residents on Commercial, Foster and Henchman Streets reported a power outage on Sunday night starting at approximately 9:00 pm. Streetlights remained on but traffic signals were out and buildings went dark, according to Twitter reports. By about 10:30 pm, power had returned. We have not seen any specific reports from NStar, other than general weather Read More…
The attached flyer was distributed on Hanover Street by NSTAR’s conduit division. Said work area will be in manhole located in gutter in front of Restaurant Fiore and across the other side of Hanover St, close to new Modern Pastry location. Please contact John.Hoey@nu.com if you have any questions or concerns.
Between 1920’s wiring and frozen ground caused by the single digit degree frigid temperatures, the NStar crew on Hanover Street is dealing with a lot of elements as they work to replace burnt out power lines to some in the area, including Carmelina’s North End. Owner Damien DiPaola gives the crew credit for their hard Read More…
There is a light at the end of the tunnel for Salem Street residents, businesses and visitors. The street construction work is almost done. According to the Department of Public Works, Contractor Lorusso Corp will be working in Salem Street in the North End doing permanent repair patching on Tuesday 10/23 and Wednesday 10/24. The Read More…
Folks around Salem and Hull Streets have been putting up with a lot of noise, dust and inconvenience as the NStar construction project continues in the area. Despite repeated warnings to avoid work during the summer and fall tourist seasons along the Freedom Trail, that is exactly what has happened. At the focal point is Read More…
Who can remember which utility NStar provides and which utility National Grid provides? No one? That’s what I thought. Sometimes we long for yesteryear when Boston Edison and Boston Gas supplied exactly what they said they did. But never mind that. Whoever supplies our electricity in the downtown never fails. (It turns out to be 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…
A large group of North Enders kicked off Family Pride Week on Boston Harbor with the NEWNC – Emilie Pugliano / Bobby D Neighborhood Boat Cruise. Photographer Rosario Scabin was on hand and captured these scenic and people photos of the annual event. Also, don’t miss North End Family Pride Day is Sunday, August 10, Read More…
Bigger and better than ever, the volunteers at North End Against Drugs along with the Nazzaro Center and NStar have organized the 2012 North End Family Pride Week in memory of “Bobby D” Decristoforo, starting on August 6, 2012 and ending with the big Family Pride Day on August 12, 2012. Free admission to all Read More…
The rain last Sunday brought us inside to Steriti Rink, but there was still plenty of fun for all at the annual North End Family Pride Day. The event was the culmination of a week’s worth of family fun activities sponsored by North End Against Drugs, Nazzaro Center and NSTAR. This year’s event was in Read More…
Residents have something to look at as they pass by the old Edison Powerhouse building on the corner of Salem & Prince Streets. Many folks are actually going out of their way to see what once was a barren building. Thanks to artist Nathan Swain, this eyesore has been transformed into a colorful canvas of Read More…