The oldest North End Basketball League, the Nazzaro Community Center’s Small Fry Basketball League is underway with three divisions, Division 1, Junior Varsity and Varsity. Each division is made up of four teams. Junior Varsity (7-9) 44 players. Varsity (10-12)…
Author: Phil Orlandella
ZooLights a Holiday Tradition
While the many North End Christmas activities are over for the 2018 holiday season, there is still an opportunity to continue enjoying festivities at the Stone Zoo through December 24. ZooLights, a popular attraction, is a holiday spirit stroll along…
Upgrade Grants Available for Senior Heating Systems
Applications are available for Seniors Save, a program that grants $3,500 to eligible residents to use towards upgrades to their heating systems. Launched in August 2016, 134 heating systems have been replaced in homes all across the City of Boston.…
Opinion
Round ball soaring at Nazzaro Center Once again, the Nazzaro Community Center’s Small Fry Basketball Program has proven to be one of, if not the best basketball leagues in the neighborhood. Under the direction of Manuel Montrond, the league is…
North Washington Street Bridge Western Sidewalk Closed
The pedestrian crossing on the western side of the North Washington Street Bridge has been closed to become a worksite, according to MassDOT. Those seeking to use a sidewalk to travel across the bridge will be directed to the eastern…
FOCCP Seek Donations for Harbor Fireworks Display
Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) last New Year’s Eve rekindled the annual Boston Harbor Fireworks display with generous donations from numerous sources. In 2016, the Harbor was dark by midnight New Year’s Eve. Businesses were impacted and Boston residents…
December Events at the Nazzaro Center
The Nazzaro Cmmunity Center, 30 North Bennet Street is gearing up for a very busy December schedule that includes several holiday events, a movie, a recital and a drama show, according to new Director Steven Siciliano who is officially on…
MassDOT Updates North End on Bridge Project
Another community public meeting regarding the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project was held on Nov. 27 at the Nazzaro Community Center. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) project team presented updated information on construction activities, impacts, traffic management while…
Columbus Day Committee Santa Skate Toy Drive
Santa Claus and his North End elves will participate in the annual Santa Skate Toy Drive hosted by the Columbus Day Committee on Saturday, December 1 from 4Â to 8 p.m. at the Steriti Skating Rink on Commercial Street. The…
NEAA Christmas Parade Makes its Way through the North End
A festive and exciting North End Christmas Parade featuring the arrival of Santa Claus at Puopolo Park draws hundreds of people to the popular seasonal tradition. Presented by the North End Athletic Association (NEAA) many families greeted Santa and participated…