Lost Boston depicts demise of city structures Lost Boston by Anthony M. Sammaro depicts a nostalgic journey back in time to visit some of the disappeared buildings and places in all their grandeur before the wrecking ball and decline set…
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RUFF Newsletter
DOG PARK UPDATE! After 3 long years our dream of a safe, off-leash, urban dog park is coming true. Construction has begun at the Prince street dog park location! It will continue through the end of October. Our contractors and…
West End Library Programs
New and ongoing programs featured at the West End Library Many programs, events and activities have been scheduled for this November at the West End Library, 151 Cambridge Street. Five films will be shown, a short story discussion and a…
NEAD Back to School Dance Party Swings
By Phil Orlandella While no one was selected to compete in “Dancing of the Starsâ€, North End Against Drugs (NEAD) still held a successful Back to School Dance Party in Polcari Playground adjacent to the Nazzaro Community Center. “The playground…
NEMPAC Showcases Local Musicians at Art Gallery
The North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) brings classical music to a contemporary art setting in its inaugural concert for the 2017-2018 Bijou de la Vida Concert Series, “Boston Composers: Then and Nowâ€! The concert on Friday, October…
New Nursing Home Owners Discussed Plans at NEWNC Meeting
By Phil Orlandella An all-out community endeavor to prevent the North End Nursing Home from closing and transporting local seniors to other facilities in Boston or the home of their choice has paid off. Local residents, community organizations and elected…
Old North Foundation Presents Speaker Series ‘The Landscape of Colonial Boston’s Public Schools’
Old North Foundation Speaker Series Class and Forms presents The Landscape of Colonial Boston’s Public Schools with speaker J.L. Beil on Wednesday, November 1 at 6pm at the Church, 173 Salem Street. For details email [email protected]. Colonial Boston took pride…
North End Activist Victor Brogna Can Play a Tune
Every month the ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) features an interesting senior, like Victor Brogna. As a child, Victor grew up visiting the North End, which he permanently made his home in 1993. Â His father had…
NEAA Soccer Bake Sale Benefits Hurricane Victims
By Phil Orlandella The North End Athletic Association (NEAA) fall soccer program held a bake sale at Puopolo Park on Commercial Street during its weekly schedule to benefit UNICEF USA. All the proceeds will provide disaster relief for the children…
Stephen Passacantilli Endorsed by Boston Fire and Police Unions
Stephen Passacantilli, a local civic leader and Boston Public Schools parent running for District 1 City Council has been endorsed by Boston’s two largest public safety unions, Boston Fire Fighters Local 718 and the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association. Passacantilli recently…