Mayoral candidate Charlotte Golar Richie has picked up the endorsement of State Representative Aaron Michlewitz whose district includes the North End/Waterfront community. “Charlotte is clearly the most qualified candidate in the field,†Michlewitz noted. “Her wealth of experience in the…
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NEWRA Members Elect Officers
At their June monthly meeting held in the Nazzaro Community Center, the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) elected officers. Once again Stephen Passacantilli was elected President, Philip Frattaroli was elected Vice-President and John Pregmon was elected Secretary. NEWRA is an…
Chamber Rekindles “Little Italy†Theme
The North End Chamber of Commerce has rekindled the use of the label “Little Italy†on their taxi-top advertisement and official stationary. The Chamber is also planning a thirty-second commercial with the theme “My North End†for Comcast. The commercial…
St. Anthony of Padua Procession
In celebration of Saint Anthony’s Feast Day, a procession was held from Saint Leonard Church through the streets of Boston’s North End. Over four hours, the statue of Saint Anthony was carried on the shoulders of dedicated worshipers accompanied by…
Feast Move Gets No Blessing from NEWNC
A proposal to move Saint Joseph’s Feast from Hanover Street, where it has always been held, to the Paul Revere Mall (Prado) was not supported by the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC). Based on many abutters opposition for numerous reasons…
Tigers Win 2013 Playoff Championship
The Tigers, after winning the 2013 North End Athletic Association Divisional Championship, followed up their impressive regular season performance capturing the league’s playoff crown. “The Tigers looked like the best team in the league right from the start of the…
Callahan Tunnel Rehab Project Meeting June 20
An information meeting will be held by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) regarding the Callahan Tunnel Rehabilitation Project. The project, which will have traffic impacts, includes rehabilitation of the tunnel’s deck, curb line, gutters and replacement of the wall…
Santa Maria Di Anzano Italian Religious Procession Held
Kicking off the first summer 2013 procession in Boston’s North End was the Societa Santa Maria di Anzano. The Italian religious procession was held on Sunday, June 2, 2013 starting at St. Leonard Church and continuing through the neighborhood streets…
Crime Rate Remains Down
City of Boston District A-1 Police reports indicate that the crime rate in the North End is down for the fifth consecutive month. Commanding Officer Captain Thomas Lee reported that the North End once again has the lowest percentage of…
Development Projects Filed with the BRA That Will Effect the North End
Yet another development project that will change Boston’s skyline has been filed with the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA). Last week, HYM Investment Group filed plans to replace the 11-story Government Center Garage with a with a 45-story apartment building and…