The 54th Head Of The Charles Regatta (HOCR) is expected to generate a significant economic impact – more than $72 million (USD) in spending – to the Greater Boston region, according to Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau (GBCVB) President…
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N.E. Basketball Bonanza North End Against Drugs (NEAD) and Representative Aaron Michlewitz will present the third annual North End Basketball Bonanza on Friday, November 16, from 6-10 p.m. at the Nazzaro Community Center. For details email [email protected]. RUFF Dog Show…
North Washington Street Bridge Off-Peak Lane Closures
Work related activities are underway including utility operations on the 118-year-old North Washington Street Bridge, a $177 million project which carries traffic over Boston Harbor between the North End and Charlestown. Overnight off-peak temporary lane closures public meetings will be…
In Brief
Faneuil Hall Costume Pet Parade A Faneuil Hall Pet Parade will be held on Saturday, October 20, starting at 12 p.m. with a parade and continuing right into a costume contest. RUFF has coordinated this early Halloween event that will…
2019 Mayor’s Youth Council
A group of 85 high school-aged youth have been named members to Mayor Martin J. Walsh 2019 Mayor’s Youth Council, which advises the city on policy and programming. They were selected following an extensive application and interview process. Members come…
Second Marijuana Applicant Proposes West End Dispensary
The second applicant in a week unveiled its plans at the West End Museum to open a marijuana dispensary in the neighborhood during a meeting sponsored by the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services on Wednesday, Sept. 26. Garden Remedies intends…
Boston Early Voting Website Launched
Ensuring all voters are able to vote conveniently and on their own schedule, election officials have launched the “Vote Early Boston†website (boston.gov/early-voting), which provides important information regarding the City of Boston early voting initiative. Starting on Monday, Oct. 22,…
North Square Public Arts Project Delayed
The North Square public Art Project is proceeding slowly according to A + J Arts + Design. Work on the roads and paths around the area of the square enclosed by the chain will be completed in time for winter.…
‘Memorize Best’ at NBSS
Friends of the North End Library and North Bennet Street School will sponsor a free program entitled “Memorize Best†a presentation by the renowned Neil A. Kuten. In this two hour program, Kuten teaches people memory techniques that work with…
NEWRA Good Neighbor Peter Baldassari
North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) Good Neighbor Award winner, Peter Baldassari frequently sweeps the sidewalk and curb on Hanover and Battery Streets. “Peter cleans and sweeps so thoroughly all the time,†NEWRA member and Good Neighbor Committee Chair Janet Gilardi…