A Boston development team has filed a letter of intent with the Boston Redevelopment Authority last week to build a 600 ft. mixed-use tower to serve as the gateway to the TD Garden on Causeway Street. If approved by the BRA the project at 80 Causeway St. would mark the second large scale mixed-use...
Congratulations to the six residents that were elected to serve a two-year term on the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) Board. In addition, thanks to the candidates that didn’t get elected for taking part in this important community endeavor that acts as an advisory group to several City of Boston departments. A special thank...
Just like every other neighborhood throughout the City, the North End/Waterfront is in dire need of some major renovations to its parks, playgrounds and other public open spaces. The situation at DeFilippo Playground (Gassy) on Prince Street is not a very good one. The three levels are a disgrace. They are continuously used as...
In a game that show cased the powerful offense of the Tigers it was the fine pitching of their 8year old pitcher, Amanda Forziati that stole the show. Amanda pitched 2 2/3 solid innings allowing just two runs en route to the Tigers victory. Not to be undone 8 year old Daniel Toscano made...
Hundreds of parents and neighbors pitched in at the annual Friends of Christopher Columbus Park tot lot cleanup. This year’s event was expanded to a full blown family social for kids of all ages. Boston Fire brought out Engine 8 and let the kids shoot water from the fire hose into Boston Harbor. Big...
Now that the special election to nominate a Democrat and a Republican candidate to compete for the U.S. Senate seat held by the late Ted Kennedy is over, it’s time for voters to decide who should represent them in Washington. Having a solid go to guy serving Massachusetts is extremely important for many reasons...
The warmer weather is finally here and not a moment too soon. People are now enjoying the various parks in the North End and especially the Greenway. Thousands of visitors are expected to visit, the North End to shop, dine and go to the many historical sites the neighborhood has to offer. North End...
Game One: Tigers Vs Cubs On a glorious Saturday afternoon, the NEAA kicked off their 2013 Little League Baseball Season with the early season favorite Tigers playing against a very young but inspired Cubs team. The Cubs surprised early, a thunderous double by Soto got the game started. He later scored on a fielder’s...
John Colvario Retired Truck Driver John Colvario of Winthrop, formerly of the North End of Boston, died May 9 at the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Cambridge. He was 66 years old. Born in Boston, the beloved son of the late Madeline (Carterano) and Joseph Colvario, he lived in the North End of Boston before moving...
