Women in Jazz, an international ensemble that brings together some of the finest world jazz musicians, will be held at North Bennet Street School on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 2-3 p.m. Sponsored by the Friends of the North End Library,…
Author: Phil Orlandella
Maria’s Pastry Shop Closing its Doors
Maria’s North End Pastry Shop on 46 Cross St. has decided to close up shop after 50 years of servicing the neighborhood and thousands of other shoppers. The Italian bakery, known for some of the City’s finest cannoli and other…
NEWRA Amends Policy on Neighbor Notification
An amended North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) policy has been adopted by the community’s non-profit organization. The new policy allows residents (especially abutters) affected by proposed zoning, licensing or construction ample time to review and the opportunity for input on…
Friends of the North End 47th Reunion Scheduled
Friends of the North End are coordinating their 47th reunion scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 21, featuring dinner by Spinelli’s Catering. The extremely popular get together will be held at the Sons of Italy, 117 Swanson St., Winchester starting at 2…
News and Notes
MBTA Weekend Station Closures Projects scheduled during the weekend closure of several MBTA stations will mitigate the risk of service interruptions, improve safety for passengers, improve on-time performance, increase accessibility and improve customer service according to the Authority. Closures will…
Polcari Playground Street Sales Benefit Nazzaro Center
There is a fun event coming up this fall, a yard/garage sale event that will be held in the Polcari Playground. The event combines flea market style (Street sale) an opportunity for space (1 table +2 chairs) to sell household…
NEAA Benefit Golf Tournament Achieves Goal
Around 150 golfers participated in the annual North End Athletic Association (NEAA) Tournament held at the Andover Country Club. Money raised at the successful event will help the NEAA assist and sponsor exciting youth programs in the neighborhood, including many…
Parcel 2 Park Design Process Meeting Held
A kickoff meeting to discuss the Central Artery Parcel 2 design process was held August 14, by the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA), The Greenway Conservancy and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Parcel 2 is a 5,000-square foot vacant…
Columbus Day Parade Returns to North End
The Bi-annual 2019 Christopher Columbus Day Parade returns to the North End on Sunday, Oct. 13, according to the North End Columbus Day celebration committee. The parade begins at City Hall starting at 1 p.m. and makes its way through…
Municipal Harbor Plan Discussed at Public Meeting
Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) recently held a public meeting at City Hall to discuss the Downtown Boston Municipal Harbor Plan (MHP). The plan approved by BPDA Secretary Matthew Beaton, apparently require is that the BPDA modify existing zoning…