By Matt Conti Old North Church congregation and friends came out to honor Rev. Stephen T. Ayres and his 20th Anniversary as Vicar of the Old North Church in Boston’s North End. Steve also serves as Executive Director of the…
Month: November 2017
100th Birthday Bash for the Prince Building
By Matt Conti In 1917, the Prince Macaroni Company expanded their business in Boston’s North End from Prince Street to Atlantic Avenue. Ever since, 63 Atlantic Avenue has been called The Prince Building. In 1974, it became the the first…
Edwards Wins Close Race Against Passacantilli
East Boston’s Lydia Edwards was elected as the District 1 Boston City Councilor over the North End’s Stephen Passacantilli after a hotly contested race for the seat left vacant by City Councilor Sal LaMattina who did not seek reelection this…
Marquis Health Services Assumes Management of NE Nursing Home
Marquis Health Services, the healthcare affiliate of Tryko Partners, LLC, has assumed operational management of North End Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Fulton Street, North End. The organization will begin a $5 million renovation at the skilled nursing facility – formerly…
NEWRA Supports Endicott Street/Jerusalem Place Proposals
By Phil Orlandella Just before members of the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) enjoyed their fall party, the non-profit group discussed and voted on two agenda items related to Endicott Street and Jerusalem Place. The Council voted to support a…
Multiple Arrests Reported at November Public Safety Meeting
By David Marx Boston Police District A-1 provided an update on recent neighborhood crime incidents, summarized below, at the November 2017 North End Public Safety Meeting. Arrests -Vandalism / Trespassing: 10/8/17 @ 10:37pm @ 232 Hanover St.: Four males from…
Joi Salon and Spa Escape Unveils Rebrand
Joi Salon and Spa Escape, a well-known Boston salon for the past 16 years, announced they are rebranding to Joi Salon and will become a full-service hair salon moving forward. Located in the heart of the North End, Joi Salon…
Local Bingo Benefits Hurricane Relief Fund
By Phil Orlandella A Bingo fundraiser for the Hurricane Relief Fund was conducted by the Nazzaro Community Center, which was sold out. Some of the many prizes given out were gift cards, handmade baskets, tickets to a sporting event or…
Mayor Walsh to Light Columbus Park Trellis November 20
Mayor Martin J. Walsh, the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park, and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will host the 15th annual lighting of the park’s signature trellis on Monday, November 20, beginning at 5 p.m. Located at 110 Atlantic…
NSC Benefit Raises $50,000
By Phil Orlandella Nearly $50,000 was raised at the North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center’s fundraiser Buona Sera: An Evening with Friends. The event is held to aid low-income and elderly North End and West End residents who turn to…