With the St. Anthony’s Feast nearly upon us (August 26-28), it is as good a time to take stock of the summer fading away and what it has brought us. It has been a good summer with solid business for…
Month: August 2011
Another Assault
The sexual assault over the weekend of a young woman walking home early in the morning of a new day is a reminder to us all that we live in the city and that in the city there are real…
Obituaries 08-23-2011
Phyllis Stevens Of Mission Hill, formerly of the North End Phyllis T. (Albanese) Stevens of Mission Hill, formerly of the North End, died on August 18. She was the beloved wife of the late Lt. Charles C. (BFD). For information…
Boston Boxing Legend Tony DeMarco Releases Autobiography in North End
Event: Former undisputed Welterweight Champion, Tony DeMarco, receives Man of the Year award and releases his new autobiography. Date: Thursday, August 18, 2011 Time: Approximately 8:45 p.m. Place: Madonna del Soccorso “Fisherman’s Feast”, Fleet St. & Lewis St., North End,…
Public Restrooms Main Topic at Newra Meeting
One of the agenda items at last week’s NEWRA monthly meeting was public toilets in the community, or lack of thereof. Boston City Councilor Sal LaMattina was invited to the NEWRA meeting to discuss this issue which residents have reportedly…
North End Pride Week Attracts Hundreds
North End Pride Week, despite some weather setbacks, was still another terrific week-long event filled with something for everyone to do or participate in. Hundreds of people turned out for the numerous activities, events and programs. This event is a…
NEAA Dodgers Teams Make the Playoffs
Sponsored by the North End Athletic Association (NEAA) the three Dodgers traveling Baseball teams put together a solid 2011 season. Each team played well enough to make the playoffs in the RBI Baseball League sponsored by the Red Sox. Ralph…
The Summer of Our Discontent
Where did the summer go ? What has happened to the economic recovery ? How did the easy and seemingly pleasant and uneventful spring devolve into the plunging stock market and volatile mix of bad economic news from around the…
Obituaries 08-16-2011
Rudolph Celani Of Revere, formerly of the North End Rudoph F. “Rudy†Celani of Revere, formerly of the North End of Boston, died on August 6. He was the beloved husband of the late Wanda J. (Alunni); father of John…
North End Family Pride Day a Huge Success
North End Family Pride Day, part of North End Family Pride Week, was another huge success with hundreds of people showing up for the popular and largest attraction of the seven day neighborhood endeavor. Numerous agencies were represented including North…