By Phil Orlandella At its June monthly meeting the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) announced its officers: President John Pregmon, Vice President Carmine Guarino, Sergeant at Arms Gennaro Riccio, and Secretary Brett Roman. Two informational items were on NEWNC’s agenda.…
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Local Performer Draws 300 to Hard Rock Cafe
By Phil Orlandella North End resident Joe Nicholson, also known as Gringo da Viola, performed for a sold-out crowd of over 300 patrons at the Hard Rock Cafe in Boston on June 10. Joseph showcase some of his favorite renditions…
NEMPAC/NBSS Both Seeking 128 North Street
By Phil Orlandella Currently, two local agencies have announced their intentions to purchase 6,000 square feet of space at the MassDOT owned building at 128 North Street. North Bennet Street School (NBSS) and the North End Music and Performing Arts…
FOCCP Attempting to Rekindle Boston Harbor Fireworks
By Phil Orlandella Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) have embarked on a major goal to return fireworks over Boston Harbor on New Year’s Eve 2017 in the North End/Waterfront. For whatever reason, the fireworks were discontinued last New Year’s…
Public Safety Meeting/July 6
By Phil Orlandella Crime numbers are rising in the North End/Waterfront by approximately two-percent and there is no apparent reason for the increase in Part 1 crimes. Some residents believe it’s because of the warmer weather but that’s only a…
North End Student Honored as 2017 Red Sox Scholar
The Red Sox Scholars Program presented by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center honored North End student Ana Heredia as one of this year’s Red Sox Scholars in a special ceremony preceding the Red Sox-Tigers game on Sunday, June 11. Ana…
NEMPAC Summer Concert Series in the Prado
The North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) is thrilled to announce that their annual Summer Concert Series, in partnership with the City of Boston, will return to the Prado this summer to offer free outdoor concerts each Thursday…
FOCCP Independence Day Celebration/July 1
By Phil Orlandella Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) will conduct its annual and traditional Independence Day Celebration this coming Saturday, July 1 starting with a kid’s parade through the park at 11:45 AM and continue until 4 PM. The…
Senator Joe Boncore Endorses Edwards for District 1 Boston City Council
By Phil Orlandella State Senator Joe Boncore has endorsed Lydia Edwards’ candidacy for District 1 Boston City Councilor representing the North End, East Boston and Charlestown. The seat became open with the retirement of long-time Councilor Sal LaMattina decision not…
Low Turnout for the North End Construction Update Meeting
By Phil Orlandella The City of Boston North End Construction Update meeting held in the gymnasium of the Nazzaro Community Center didn’t generate very much attention of local residents. It did however, have a wide range of information with many…