Organizing one of his famous trips for neighborhood folks, Bob Church took a group of North Enders to Kittery, Maine for a shopping trip. The Boston Common Coach Bus was provided by contributions from State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, City Councilor Sal LaMattina and Senator Anthony Petruccelli. “It was great to get out of the city,” Read More…
Everyone wants to experience living in the bustling and historic North End. With local hotels charging over $300 for a weekend nights stay, many tourists and visitors have turned to online services such as Airbnb for short-term rentals. On a busy night, there can be dozens of these temporary tenants renting apartments in the neighborhood. The success of Airbnb has spurred other similar websites and mobile phone apps such Read More…
Thanks to the continued generosity of the Police Athletic League (PAL), 56 members of the Nazzaro Center Ski Club enjoyed the long St. Patrick’s Day week-end skiing Killington Mountain, the “Beast of the East” ski resort in central Vermont. Aided by a most fortuitous two feet of new snow just two days before the trip, Read More…
Robert Church lives at 185 Fulton Street and despite his own health issues, he always helps his neighbors! Every couple of months or so, Bobby asks Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, Councilor Sal LaMattina and Sen. Anthony Petruccelli to fund a trip for the elderly. They always accommodate! These three Gentlemen are the best!! The Bus was Read More…
Sunday, June 2, 2013 8:00 AM – Departure from Boston Enjoy coffee and donuts at Saint Anthony’s Club on Endicott Street before departing for the casino on a deluxe coach bus. 4:00 PM – Depart Foxwoods Arrive back at St. Anthony’s Club at approximately 6:00PM and stay for some refreshments. Tickets are $20.00 per person Read More…
Congratulations to North End teen, Erica Szulc, a sophomore at Boston Latin School! The following students who have been selected to participate in the three week, all expenses paid Boston-Strasbourg High School Exchange in France this summer! From Class IV, Sebastien Philemon. From Class III, Kenneth Cruz and Erica Szulc. From Class II, Angel Jin, Read More…
This week’s Boston Globe travel section compares the offerings found in the Little Italy section of Boston versus Providence. Yes, it’s the North End against Federal Hill. These competition articles are interesting, but like the endless cannoli debates, there is no rule saying you can’t have more than one! Here is the headline rundown: Parking: Read More…
The New York Times published an extensive travel article on the North End/Waterfront area, “In Boston, Change is in the Air” with particular focus on “Boston’s New Waterfront” and attractions in the North End. There is also a photo gallery on its web site: Click here to view the slide show. An excerpt from the Read More…