North End Strong Bingo Fundraiser was hosted by the Nazzaro Community Center raising money to help Roseann Sdoia, a North End resident, defray the cost of her medical bills. Roseann was severely injured, losing her leg, during the Boston Marathon…
Month: May 2013
FOCCP Want Homeless Issue Dealt With
A 30 year old homeless person was apparently pushed into the harbor in Christopher Columbus Park (April 24) following an alleged argument with another homeless person and subsequently died. Boston Police responded to the site just after noontime and did…
Council Supports Regina Cordials Request
While the Boston Bruins were winning the seventh game of their playoffs with the Toronto Maple Leafs, the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) was tucked away in the Nazzaro Community Center Hall making decisions on three agenda items scheduled for…
Mixed-use Development Planned for Causeway St.
A Boston development team has filed a letter of intent with the Boston Redevelopment Authority last week to build a 600 ft. mixed-use tower to serve as the gateway to the TD Garden on Causeway Street. If approved by the…
A Total Community Effort
Congratulations to the six residents that were elected to serve a two-year term on the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) Board. In addition, thanks to the candidates that didn’t get elected for taking part in this important community endeavor that…
Master Plan Needed to Address Open Spaces Issues
Just like every other neighborhood throughout the City, the North End/Waterfront is in dire need of some major renovations to its parks, playgrounds and other public open spaces. The situation at DeFilippo Playground (Gassy) on Prince Street is not a…
NEAA Little League Baseball
In a game that show cased the powerful offense of the Tigers it was the fine pitching of their 8year old pitcher, Amanda Forziati that stole the show. Amanda pitched 2 2/3 solid innings allowing just two runs en route…
Tot Lot Cleanup and Party Brings out Families to Christopher Columbus Park
Hundreds of parents and neighbors pitched in at the annual Friends of Christopher Columbus Park tot lot cleanup. This year’s event was expanded to a full blown family social for kids of all ages. Boston Fire brought out Engine 8…
Nazzaro Center Employee Presented the Good Neighbor Award
The May “Good Neighbor Award” is presented by the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association to a person or business that helps keep the community clean has been given to Clarke Hazelwood, Maintenance Supervisor at the Nazzaro Community Center. Clarke makes sure…
Taste of the North End
2013 Taste of the North End Award Recipients Barbara Summa and Matt Conti.