Community Health & Environment Police & Fire Transportation

Crane Truck Tips on Commercial Street into Baseball Field [Photos]

Around 11:30 a.m. on Friday, a crane truck tipped over onto Commercial Street in Boston’s North End with the boom smashing a truck and into the Puopolo Park baseball field. The driver and a passerby were taken to the hospital for evaluation, although it does not appear there were serious injuries. Fuel spilled over the Read More…

Arts & Culture Community Photos & Videos

Smiles and Santa Light Up the 42nd North End Christmas Parade [Photos]

The smiles on children’s faces were the best part of this year’s North End Christmas Parade. It’s been a tradition for 42 years in the neighborhood. More recently, the North End Santa has been making a James Bond-like entrance from a helicopter. After landing his “sleigh” at the ball fields of Puopolo Park, the festivities Read More…

Community Sports

Super Soccer Stars Fall Programs at Boston Harbor Community Church and Puopolo Park

Super Soccer Stars is back! The schedule and details are shown below. Boston Harbor Community Church 9 Salutation St. Running through December 18th 2 – 3 year olds: Tuesdays 11:00 – 11:40am 3 – young 4 year olds: Tuesdays 4:15 – 5:00pm Older 4 – 5 year olds: Tuesdays 3:20 – 4:10pm Introducing our NEW Read More…

Sports

North End Family Pride Week Baseball Games [Photos]

North End Family Pride Week means great little league baseball sponsored by North End Against Drugs (NEAD) and the North End Athletic Association (NEAA). NEAD shares these photos from Saturday’s games at Langone and Puopolo Parks, including the NEAD Family Game and the LaFesta Baseball Exchange with North Adams. Photos courtesy of NEAD.

Photos & Videos Sports

Japan Little League Team Plays NEAA in North End [Photos]

On Thursday, August 2, 2012, the North End Athletic Association (NEAA) entered a team of 13-15 year old players to compete against an elite team of same-age boys from Japan! This annual Japan-Boston Baseball Exchange is sponsored by the Boston Red Sox Foundation and was played at Puopolo Park on Commercial Street. The Coaches for Read More…

Community Police & Fire

Another Dog on the Ballfield and a Graphic “No Poop” Sign

“More of the same vulgarities,” says Vincent Santaniello who sends in this photo from yesterday of a dog owner with his unleashed pet on the Puopolo Park ballfields. Residents have suggested additional signs be posted. Janet Gilardi finds this graphic “no poop” lawn sign that might get the point across. (Ed: Is anyone else worried Read More…

Arts & Culture Community Photos & Videos

U.S. Navy Seals Parachute Team “Leap Frogs” Into North End’s Puopolo Park [Photos]

The United States Navy Seals Parachute Team, known as the “Leap Frogs” parachuted from a plane at 6,000 feet down to Boston’s North End Puopolo Park on Tuesday July 3, 2012. The aerial demonstration was part of US Navy Week and the July 4th / Tall Ships celebrations. A large crowd of locals and visitors Read More…

Commentaries Community

Resident Uproar Over Dog Caca on North End Baseball Fields & Parks

I had not heard the word “caca” in a long time, but when I read the following message it became pretty clear. This letter sent in to neighborhood parents from Vincent Santaniello has caused an uproar through email chains and the local NEWMA Google group. The discussion started with the problems at the baseball fields Read More…

Community Event Notices Photos & Videos

Photos: Santa Arrives by Helicopter in the North End

Santa Claus, always one for an entrance, arrived by special North Pole helicopter to Puopolo Park in the North End / Waterfront. This holiday tradition brought out Mayor Thomas M. Menino, State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, Councilor Sal LaMattina along with hundreds of residents and visitors. Hosted by the Nazzaro Community Center, North End Against Drugs Read More…