Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands will hold its annual “Seafarers Island Holiday†boat trip to Thompson Island, where participants can enjoy and explore meadows, beaches, forests and a 40-acre saltmarsh through a guided tour. The New Year’s Day event,…
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NEWRA Supports Redevelopment Plans at 279 North Street
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted 18-13 on Nov. 8, to support redevelopment plans at 279 North Street by property owners, Michael and Peta Prinn, represented by Attorney Daniel Toscano. The proposal had twice been deferred at…
Several Community Updates Presented at NEWNC Meeting
There were no voting items at the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) monthly meeting held at the Nazzaro Community Center. However, there were several discussions including updates by Boston Groundwater Trust, the North End Nursing Home, and the interactive Pop-Up…
Trellis Lighting at Columbus Park set for November 19
The 16 annual Holiday Trellis Lighting presented by the Friends of Christopher Columbus (FOCCP) will be held on Monday, Nov. 19, at 5 p.m. Mayor Martin Walsh will throw the switch to illuminate the Trellis with 50,000 dazzling blue lights.…
Pat Moscaritolo Inducted into Massachusetts Restaurant Association Hall of Fame
Greater Boston Convention + Visitors Bureau (GBCVB) President and CEO Pat Moscaritolo has been inducted into the Massachusetts Restaurant Association (MRA) Hall of Fame. He is the first CVB CEO to be inducted into the MRA Hall of Fame and…
MassDOT Posts Online Bike-Related Guide
The Baker-Polito Administration’s Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has posted online the draft Massachusetts Municipal Resource Guide for Bikeability so the public may comment on the Commonwealth’s effort to provide cities and towns the tools and information needed to provide…
Community News
New Director Steven Siciliano has been named the new Nazzaro Community Center Director. RUFF Giving Month RUFF has coordinated Giving Month to support Boston Animal Control (BAC) during the month of November 2018. Items are being collected at PolkaDogBakery, 57…
Red Cross Issues Immediate Call for Blood and Platelet Donations
The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage and urgently needs blood and platelet donors to give now to avoid delays in lifesaving medical care for patients. Volunteer blood drive hosts are also critically needed to prevent the…
NEAA Completes 2018 Soccer Program
One hundred players ranging from ages four to twelve participated in the 2018 North End Athletic Association (NEAA) fall Soccer Program at Puopolo Park. “All of the players both boys and girls had a fun filled and informational season thanks…
North End Library News
Library hosts Memorize Class Friends of the North End Library recently sponsored a program called Memorize Best Works with guest speaker Neil A. Kutzen who taught a room full of enthusiasts four steps to a better memory starting with names.…