The North End/ Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) November 2020 meeting started with a series of notable reports and updates, summarized below. Brett Roman, NEWNC President’s Report: NEWNC is currently planning another joint meeting with the North End/ Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) in December. The date and time will be confirmed shortly. Members were reminded that Read More…
The RUFF North End Dog Group has announced four new members will join their Board: Cristhel Lopez, ChairpersonMadeline Ugarte, MarketingAlyssa Nations, Membership (also a writer for NorthEndWaterfront.com!)Harrison Lebov, Esq., RUFF Legal RUFF’s Board of Directors is a group of volunteers who work with the city, state, and community members to maintain the two dedicated parks Read More…
RUFF North End has announced that the Prince Street Dog Park at the Gassy (DeFilippo Flights area) and the Richmond Street Dog Run will reopen as of Tuesday, May 26, 2020. The parks have been closed since April 16 when, in cooperation with the City of Boston, RUFF closed the dog parks due to individuals Read More…
With extremely heavy hearts, RUFF North End shares the news that we have lost one of the most spirited and loved members of our RUFF family and the North End community. Emily “Emmy” Mahfood passed away Thursday, May 14th. Many of us who knew Emmy have seen her ups and downs with her health. Unfortunately, our Read More…
On Wednesday, January 22, the North End dog group RUFF was invited to visit the North End/Charlestown Girl Scout Troop to discuss responsible pet ownership. Discussion questions included what dogs need every day, human foods dogs can’t eat, and a lively Q&A session. The girls were so knowledge on pet care and the importance of Read More…
The RUFF North End Dog Group is hosting a “game day” on Saturday, November 9 at the North End Dog Park on Prince Street. Read more details in the flyer below.
Old North Church, with attendance from RUFF North End dog group, hosted their annual Blessing of the Animals on Sunday afternoon in honor of St. Francis Day. Dozens of pets, accompanied by their humans, congregated on the Prado to receive individual blessings from Rev. Ellie Terry and Rev. Stephen Ayres of Old North Church. A Read More…
Join clergy and friends from the Old North Church along with RUFF on Sunday, October 6 at 1:30 p.m. in the Prado for the annual Blessing of the Animals in honor of St. Francis Day. All creatures great and small are welcome and will receive an individual blessing. We will gather for a short liturgy Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) held its September 2019 meeting this week starting off with a number of notable reports and community updates. Watch the video below or skip to points of interest with the timeline. (00:17) Announcements from Vice President John Pregmon: The North End Street Sale will be taking place Read More…
Join District One City Councilor Lydia Edwards, representing the North End, Charlestown, and East Boston, for a meet and greet specifically for canines and their humans in the Prince Street Dog Park on Thursday, September 12 from 6pm – 7:30pm. Stop by to say hello or share your questions, comments, and concerns regarding all things Read More…
Carnival of Dogs returned to the Greenway’s North End Park on Saturday, attracting dozens of furry friends to the festivities. Presented by TD Bank, vendors offered a variety of dog-friendly activities such as pet caricatures, a smooch pooch booth and photo contest, prizes, free treats, and bandanas. Responsible Urbanites for Fido (RUFF) assisted with community Read More…
Rover, an online marketplace for pet services, named the North End dog park one of the best in Boston in a recent article about dog walking routes in the city. The series, “Dog’s Day Out,” features a 41-minute-long walk across Boston, starting at the Responsible Urbanites for Fido (RUFF) dog park on Prince Street. It Read More…