A ground breaking ceremony to kick off the $20 million renovation of the John Eliot K-8 Innovation Upper School building that, when completed by the fall of 2019, took place on the school property last week with a large group…
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RUFF Gains Support/Contractor Selected
By Phil Orlandella Responsible Urbanites For Fido (Ruff) held a successful event at Crudo to gain support for the new dog park coming to DeFilippo Park (Gassy). Many non-dog owners attended the fun filled event and were pleased with the…
First Ever Pizza Festival at City Hall Plaza
By Phil Orlandella North End resident Giancarlo Natale, has put together the first of its kind, two-Day Boston Pizza Festival at City Hall Plaza on July 8 and 9. “One of the fastest moving pizza scenes in the country, the…
Summer Fun
Boston Harbor Now unveiled its seasonal events calendar for the upcoming summer months that includes a broad range of fun, accessible programming showcasing Boston’s deep-rooted significance and character as a coastal city.
NEWRA Presentation Includes Energy, Bridge and Candidates
By Phil Orlandella No voting items were on the agenda at the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) monthly meeting held on June 8 in the Nazzaro Community Center. Reports from the president, Parks and Open Spaces, Zoning Licensing and Construction…
FOCCP to Hold Independence Day Celebration
Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) will continue its tradition of celebrating Independence Day with a family-friendly free event on Saturday, July 1, from noon to 4:00 pm. This free celebration will be kicked off by a fun “Kids Parade, 
North End/Waterfront Construction Updated Public Meeting
By Phil Orlandella In response to a number of concerns relating to various North End/Waterfront city projects, a public meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, June 15 in the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 North Bennet Street from 6 PM to…
Stephen Passacantilli to Formally Kick Off Campaign for Boston City Council in the North End
Stephen Passacantilli, a North End civic leader, Boston Public Schools parent, and former staffer to City Councilor Sal LaMattina, will formally launch his campaign for Boston City Council (District 1) in the North End next week. Passacantilli’s North End Kickoff is next…
North End Public Safety Meeting Addresses Recent Crime Activity
By Matt Conti Boston Police Captain Kenneth Fong gave a detailed rundown of recent crime activity in the North End / Waterfront area at the June 2017 Public Safety meeting. Year-to-date in BPD District A-1, crime incidents are up 2%…
Big Turnout at Mayor’s North End Coffee Hour
By Chris Romano Chilly weather didn’t keep a huge crowd from attending Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s 2017 North End Coffee Hour held at Christopher Columbus Park on May 31. Several city officials from Transportation, Public Works and Boston Police…