Waterfront residents packed into the Pilot House for a standing-room only meeting with State Representative Aaron Michlewitz to express their concerns about the proposed Lewis Wharf Hotel plan filed earlier this month by JW Capital Partners. Several North End /…
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Stabbing on Hanover Street
A male victim was stabbed, with a knife at Hanover and Prince Streets, after words were exchanged in traffic and a fight ensued. The suspects fled in their motor vehicle but were arrested on Commercial Street for assault and battery…
Lanza Named North End Liaison
Lifelong North End resident Maria Lanza has been named by Mayor Martin J. Walsh as the community’s Neighborhood Services Liaison, replacing Nicole Leo who took another position at City Hall. Lanza said in a prepared statement, “I was born and…
NEWRA Good Neighbor Award Presented to Salumeria Italiana
Salumeria Italiana on Richmond Street has been presented the Good Neighbor Award by the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) for helping to keep the community clean by sweeping and picking up debris from the sidewalk and curb in front of…
No New News on Commercial Street Accident
No additional information has been provided for the major car accident that occurred on Commercial Street, at the bottom of Charter Street near the Steriti Memorial Skating Rink at 2am. Two people died and another was hospitalized when the vehicle…
World Labyrinth Day
All ages walked as one at the 2015 World Labyrinth Day on the Greenway
Lewis Wharf Developer Launches New Plan
Developer JW Capital Partners has filed a letter of intent for a new 300-room hotel project at Lewis Wharf on Boston’s North End waterfront. The proposal would include two new hotel buildings connected by a glass lobby along with a…
Grand Opening:Nick Varano’s New Rina’s Pizzeria & Cafe
 It’s time to fire up the pizza oven for this week’s grand opening of Rina’s Pizzeria & Cafe. Located next to the original Strega North End, Rina’s is the latest creation by Nick Varano and The Varano Group. The address…
When We Get Behind Closed Doors
Behind closed doors, the North End/Waterfront Association Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) elected its officers. Philip Frattaroli was reelected President, Ryan Kenny Vice President, John Pregmon Secretary and Marie Simboli Sergeant At Arms. They also decided, with the doors closed to the…
Columbus High School Graduates Celebrate 70th Anniversary
 The Christopher Columbus High School Class of 1957 sponsored a Commemorative Mass at St. Leonard Church in the North End on Sunday, May 31st. The Mass was followed by an informal gathering in the Church hall with coffee and…