Besides the election of officers, the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association voted 29-1 to allow Philip Consolo to change the first floor of the formerly LuLu’s and Lyndell’s Bakery at 227 Hanover Street to a small take out restaurant “Hot Tomatoes”…
Month: October 2011
Small Fry Basketball Registration Underway
The popular North End Athletic Association/Nazzaro Community Center Small Fry Basketball League for boys and girls is underway at the Center located at 30 North Bennet Street for several age groups. Players ages 5-14 will play Friday evenings, Saturday mornings…
And Speaking of Crime … Statistics
The North End has the enviable distinction of being Boston’s safest neighborhood. And so it did not come as a surprise that statistics released by the Boston Police Department last week revealed that crime is down substantially this year as…
Worth the Wait
The special memorial dedication held two weeks ago in honor of Boston’s first Italian/American policeman killed in the line of duty was a long time coming. Even in a world where it sometimes takes years to bestow honors on those…
Obituaries 10-18-2011
Phyllis DeNictolis Boston Parking Officer Phyllis DeNictolis of Boston’s North End died on October 11. She was 62 years old. Mrs. DeNictolis worked as a parking officer for the City of Boston and was a long-time member of Madonna Dellacava…
Three Requests on ZLC Committee Agenda
Three requests will be discussed at the next NEWRA Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee meeting. A new owner is seeking to take over G’Vanni Restaurant located at 2A Prince Street and is seeking the transfer of the business and C.V.…
Crime Statistics Down 15% in North End
District A-1 Commanding Officer Captain Bernard O’Rourke told North End/Waterfront residents, at a recent Public Safety Committee meeting, that crime in the neighborhood was down fifteen percent on a year to year basis. He also pointed out that residents need…
Columbus Day Parade and Other Activities Held
The parade was held on this side of the Summer/Callahan Tunnels this year with the annual parade making its way through the North End/Waterfront community. Before the parade the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park held many activities at the popular…
Memorial Dedication Held in Honor of the 1st Italian American Boston Patrolman Killed in the Line of Duty
A special memorial dedication was held last week in the Paul Revere Mall (Prado) in honor of Patrolman Andrew B. Cuneo who back in 1921 was the first Italian American Boston Police Officer killed in the line of duty attempting…
NEWNC Monthly Meeting Set for October 12
Tomorrow night’s North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council monthly meeting (Oct. 12) agenda includes a presentation by Boston Water and Sewer Commission on an upcoming project in the neighborhood. The community meeting will also contain three voting items. Hanover Street Nominee Trust…