By Phil Orlandella Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) have put together a summer movie in the park series and several other events for North End/Waterfront residents and visitors to enjoy throughout the hot weather season. For details visit www.foccp.org.…
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Friends of Christopher Columbus Park Host Free Six-Week Restorative Yoga Series
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) will host six restorative yoga classes on Thursday evenings at 6:00 p.m. from July 7 through August 11. The free classes are open to everyone and will be led by Barbara Dummermuth, owner…
Boston by Foot July Schedule of City Tours
Currently celebrating its 40th season, Boston By Foot  announced a schedule of special tours during the month of July, including four tours in conjunction with Harborfest. In addition to these tours, Boston By Foot also offers nine guided walking tours…
DePasquale’s Bricco & Mare Restaurants Receive Boston’s Five Star Diamond Award
By Matt Conti The Five Star Diamond Award was presented on June 23rd to Frank DePasquale for excellence in hospitality at his Bricco and Mare restaurants in Boston’s North End. The award comes from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences (AAHS). Joseph Cinque, President and CEO…
Hundreds Protest Partners Plan to Relocate North End Senior Home Residents
By Matt Conti The 140-bed North End Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center owned by Partners Healthcare is planning to close in about a year, according to people familiar with the situation. Residents and families are currently being notified of plans…
NEWRA Defers Salem Street Occupancy Change
By Phil Orlandella A change of occupancy, an update on dog recreation space, and large projects in and adjacent to the North End were discussed at the latest North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) monthly meeting held in the Nazzaro Community…
NEWRA Presents Good Neighbor Award
By Phil Orlandella The most recent North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) Good Neighbor Award was presented to North End Timothy Wenrich, Sexton of the Old North Church. NEWRA member and Good Neighbor Award Coordinator Janet Gilardi presented the award to…
NEWNC Approves License Transfer to Hanover Street Business
By Phil Orlandella The North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) had a busy agenda in addition to hosting the public meeting of North End residents opposing the relocation of elderly living in the North End Senior Home on Fulton Street. Vin…
NEWNC Elects New Officers
By Phil Orlandella The North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) has elected its new officers for the advisory group to City Hall. NEWNC members are elected by residents to serve a two-year term. Elections are held each year, with half of…
Men’s Health Awareness Month
By Maria Stella Gulla In this month’s letter I would like to highlight the importance of men’s health, as June is Men’s Health Awareness month. This is a special awareness period first recognized by Congress in 1994 and celebrated across…