Charles Lepore Retired Boston School Custodian Charles D. Lepore of Boston died on July 8. A US Army veteran of World War II, he was a retired Boston Public School custodian. He was the beloved son of the late Raffaele and Rosina (Maffeo) Lepore; devoted brother of Alfred Lepore of Boston, Americo Lepore of...
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Police Flyer Calls for Less Noise
A first of its kind handout calling for people to be courteous to North End/Waterfront residents by keeping the noise level down when visiting the community, especially late night and early morning hours. “Boston Police A-1 officers are distributing the flyers encouraging individuals to enjoy the North End and everything it has to offer...
Crime Down in North End
North End/Waterfront crime statistics are down from year to date and over the last 30 days, according to a District A-1 report presented by Boston Police Captain Bernard O’Rourke. O’Rourke told residents at the NEWNC Public Safety monthly meeting in the Nazzaro Community Center that crime statistics have been basically down over the past...
NEAD Receives Grant for Summer Programs
North End Against Drugs has received a Boston Foundation Grant of $7,500 as part of the My Summer in the City Funding Initiative to collaborate with R.O.C. to show a Family Movie Night at DeFilippo Playground (Gassy). In addition NEAD will team up with North End Music and Performing Arts Center to conduct three...
NEWRA Monthly Meeting July 14
NEWRA will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, July 14 at 7pm in the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 North Bennet Street. The agenda includes: Presidents’ Report, summer party update, Clean Streets Committee, Parks and Open Spaces Committee and Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee reports. There will be only one agenda item that requires a...
The Dead of Summer
It is the dead of summer, that moment in our lives and in the life of the summer when there is as much summer in front of us as behind us. For those of us who love the heat, who love the summer, who wait for it all winter and who yearn for it...
North 2 South Classic Baseball Series Played
Last season the North 2 South Classic saw both teams win home games in Little League competition sponsored by State Representative Aaron Michlewitz. This year the results were just a little different as the North End team managed a 4-4 tie at home but lost a close 1-0 game to the South End team...
Obituaries 07-12-2011
Frank Cirignano Owned former Cozy Corner Restaurant in the North End Frank J. Cirignano of the North End of Boston, died June 30 in the Spaulding Nursing Center, Boston. He was 89 years old. Born in Italy, he lived most of his life in the North End. He was the proprietor of the Cozy...
North End Waterfront Health Welcomes New Pediatrician
A new pediatrician just landed at North End Waterfront Health. David Tortorella, MD is a board-certified pediatrician who has immediate appointments available and is accepting patients from newborns to young adults. He is also a newly licensed pilot. Dr. Tortorella received his bachelor’s degree from Harvard University, his medical degree from St. Louis University,...
The Fourth of July 2011
July 4 marked the 235th year of American Independence. It is a worthy occasion noting the anniversary of one of the great days in world history. If you are the type who appreciates history, the 235th anniversary of anything is a major occasion. If you are a European, there are celebrations that go back...