Welcome back to our weekly update that highlights some of the cases appearing on 311 in the North End/Waterfront neighborhoods. All 311 cases are public information and can be found at 311.boston.gov. Pet Owner Pick Up on Salutation Street This 311 user writes, “Please have this removed! Every single day between the urine and dog feces can’t walk Read More…
Tag: Polcari Playground
What’s the 311? Public Drinking in North Square, Basketball at Polcari Playground, Parking Spot Request on Hull St. & Commercial St., Mask Concerns
Welcome back to our weekly update that highlights some of the cases appearing on 311 in the North End/Waterfront neighborhoods. All 311 cases are public information and can be found at 311.boston.gov. Public Drinking in North Square This 311 user says, “There are 7 people probably in their 20s, all gathered outside in the newly renovated North Square Read More…
What’s the 311? Social Distancing Needed at RUFF Dog Park, Basketball Court Closures at Polcari Playground
Welcome back to our weekly update that highlights some of the cases appearing on 311 in the North End/Waterfront neighborhoods. All 311 cases are public information and can be found at 311.boston.gov. Social Distancing Needed at RUFF Dog Park This 311 user says, “People are bringing their dogs to the RUFF dog park in North End and not Read More…
North End Street Sale Brings Sellers to Polcari Playground
The North End Street Sale, organized by Patricia Romano, brought various types of sellers to the Polcari Playground on Saturday. Proceeds from the fee for vendors to set up a table went toward the Nazzaro Center. Patricia Romano also hosted a table selling raffle tickets to benefit the center. Sellers ranged from residents with tables Read More…
Banner North End Halloween Party at the Nazzaro [Photos]
Hundreds came out for the annual North End Neighborhood Halloween Party at the Nazzaro Center. Organized by ROC Teen Saturday (Steven Virgilio) along with NEMPAC and the Nazzaro, there were dozens of games and activities, plus huge bouncy houses and the famous haunted house. NEMPAC was on hand with arts and crafts, face painting, and Read More…
Kids Come Out for Sports Night
North End Against Drugs, thanks to a grant from Mayor Marty Walsh and the Boston Centers for Youth and Families held a “Sports Night” at Polcari Playground on Friday night July 11th from 6pm to 9pm. The program which is run by Jeremy Sarzana and allows children ages 6 to 16 to enjoy a fun Read More…
Who Would Park on a Basketball Court?
Daria asks the question and shares this photo of cars parked on the newly resurfaced court on the Prince Street playground, noting the cars were quickly removed. “I hope, as a community, we are able to keep things looking good. It is a shame to go back to old habits seeing such nice updates were Read More…
Pumpkin Smash on New Basketball Court
The new basketball court in Polcari Playground outside the Nazzaro Center has become the repeated site of pumpkin smashes this week and one pumpkin stuck in the net. Margie Sarzana shares the news and this photo, saying, “Sad mess to wake up to. Brother Chuck came and helped me clean it up.”
Polcari Playground Basketball Court – Finishing Touches & Nets
The new basketball court at Polcari Playground is just about done with a new surface and transparent boards. Missing are nets, however. Maybe that’s because of what happened to the ones on the old court as captured below by Lauren Nelson.
Hundreds Enjoy 2012 ROC Teen Saturday Haunted House and Halloween Carnival [Photos]
The 2012 Roc 7th Haunted Halloween Carnival was a huge success with an estimated 500 Children and Parents in attendance at the Nazzaro Playground last Friday. Hope everyone had fun! Thanks to all the supporters that helped ROC Teen Saturday with this event: Aaron Michlewitz, North End Against Drugs, Nazzaro Center, Madonna Della Cava society, Read More…
Gigi Reppucci Receives Good Neighbor Recognition Award from Clean Streets Committee
Gigi Reppucci is the May 2012 winner of the Good Neighbor Recognition Award, presented by NEWRA Clean Streets Committee member, Janet Gilardi. Gigi is well-known for planting the flowers at Polcari Playground and keeping the area near the Nazzaro Center clean and welcoming to the community. He has been planting the flower pots for the Read More…
ROC Teen Saturday Halloween Carnival and Pumpkin Patch – October 2011 (Photos)
It’s Halloween weekend and the tradition of a haunted house, carnival and party continues for the sixth year in the North End, hosted by ROC Teen Saturday at Polcari Playground outside the Nazzaro Center. Held on Friday, October 28th, the event featured all the fun of a carnival plus a free pumpkin patch where kids Read More…