Friday
Sep032010
- Local Residents File Legal Challenge to Long Wharf Restaurant
- Saint Anthony’s Feast 2010 - Photos
- Electric Vehicle Charging Station Proposal
- Police Release Sketches of Attacker;
Two More Woman Come Forward With Reports - Clean Streets Committee Sees Enforcement as Key
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Thursday
Sep022010
Police Arrest Stabbing Suspect in North End
Thursday, September 2, 2010 
On September 2, 2010 at approximately 1:30am, officers from District A-1 (Downtown Boston ) responded to a radio call for a person stabbed at the corner of North St and Blackstone St.
On arrival, officers observed two male victims, both 22 years old, being treated by Boston EMS for stab wounds. Both victims were transported to local hospitals with non-life threatening injuries. After speaking with witnesses, officers broadcast a description of the suspect.
Shortly thereafter, officers stopped 3 white males in the area of the North End. One of the three suspects matched the description given. The suspect was seen to have blood on his shirt and was sweating profusely. The suspect was brought back to the scene where he was indentified as the perpetrator.
Joseph Febbo 28 of Everett was place under arrest for Assault and Battery by means of a Dangerous Weapon.
Thursday
Sep022010
Blessing of the Animals - October 3rd
Thursday, September 2, 2010 Old North Church is hosting its annual Blessing of the Animals on October 3, 2010 at 3 pm in the Prado (Paul Revere Mall). Please bring your pet to be blessed and to meet your animal-loving neighbors too. Spread the word to others who may be interested.
If anyone is able to contribute a snack or baked good for this event, please email Meredith at meredithstewart@hotmail.com.
This event is listed on the Community Calendar.
Posted by Matt C. | Tags: Blessing of the Animals, Old North Church | Categories: Dogs/Pets/Animals, Religious
Matt C. | Tags: Blessing of the Animals, Old North Church | Categories: Dogs/Pets/Animals, Religious Thursday
Sep022010
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Posted by Matt C. | Tags: Arts "ahts" Festival, Christopher Columbus Park | Categories: Culture/Art/Music, Parks
Matt C. | Tags: Arts "ahts" Festival, Christopher Columbus Park | Categories: Culture/Art/Music, Parks Wednesday
Sep012010
NEAA Soccer Registration Ending Soon
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 
The North End Athletic Association is nearing the end of its registration period for its Fall Soccer Program for children ages 4-5 and 6-8! Please let John Romano (patjr@comcast.net) know if your family is interested in participating for eight Saturdays beginning September 18th. Cost is $35 for the entire program (shin guards not included). It should be a lot of fun to get together to do this and cheer our kids on!
An update on where we are with NEAA FALL SOCCER. We are planning on starting on Saturday, September 18th. Our plan is to have the 4/5 year olds play at 9am. This will be a clinic atmosphere with the kids breaking up into groups and then probably playing a short game at the end of each week - maybe starting the second week for games.
The 6 to 8 year olds will play games. We are shooting for 4 teams, we need more players!! More are signing up every day.
Please let let your friends know if they have not yet signed up. Give them my e-mail address and I’ll e-mail them a form. Lynn Bova will be around the NE Pool all week, she has forms as well. Cost is only $35 per player.
We will provide Shirts and Soccer Socks. You will need to get shin guards. The 6 to 8 year olds should have rubber cleats with no middle cleat at top of shoe (these are baseball cleats). I do not recommend that you buy expensive ones - as they won’t fit even in the spring (just past experience with my kids).
Contact patjr@comcast.net with questions.
John Romano, NEAA President
Posted by Matt C. | Tags: North End Against Drugs (NEAD), Soccer | Categories: Family/Children, Sports/Recreation
Matt C. | Tags: North End Against Drugs (NEAD), Soccer | Categories: Family/Children, Sports/Recreation Wednesday
Sep012010
Local Residents File Legal Challenge to Proposed Long Wharf Restaurant
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 In a legal filing to the Massachusetts Superior Court, a group of ten North End/Waterfront residents have turned to the court to challenge a proposed restaurant at the end of Long Wharf. Potential issues raised by the residents include excessive noise, damage to public open space/parkland and impairment of scenic quality on the wharf.
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Water’s Edge at Long Wharf, proposed spot for outdoor cafe tables.In 2007, the Boston Redevelopment Authority announced a lease to “Doc’s Long Wharf,” for an enclosed 4,655 square-foot waterfront restaurant with outdoor cafe tables. The BRA was granted a license by the State’s Department of Environmental Protection under Chapter 91 laws. In response to opposition by a resident group, the DEP subsequently denied an appeal on January 15, 2010, clearing the way for the proposed restaurant. At this time, it is unclear if “Doc’s” is still the intended operator of the restaurant. The BRA and DEP are expected to respond to the legal challenge in the next 30 days before the court hears oral arguments on the case.
“The park at issue is located at the seaward (eastern) end of Long Wharf … extensively used by residents and visitors to enjoy marine sights and sounds and for other passive-recreation purposes,” per the legal memo. “It is unique among the wharves and parks in the downtown/waterfront area in the combination it provides of expansive harbor views - surrounded on three sides by water - and a spacious, quiet public space in which to enjoy them.”
Proposed structure to be expanded for new restaurant.The ten residents, as plaintiffs, say the BRA-owned space on Long Wharf is “public waterfront parkland” and therefore protected by State law Article 97 which states that “agencies shall not change the control or use of any right or interest in Article 97 land” without approval by the State Legislature. In addition to Article 97, they cite “errors of law” in the DEP decision regarding the protection of views of the water, compliance with the Municipal Harbor Plan, the water-dependent use zone, and the proper public purpose requirement.
The plaintiffs are listed in the legal memo as Sanjoy Mahajan, Victor Brogna, Stephanie Hogue, David Kubiak, Mary McGee, Anne M. Pistorio, Thomas Schiavoni, Pasqua Scibelli, Robert Skole and Patricia Thiboutot. The majority of the plaintiffs are officers and/or committee chairs of the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA).
Other restaurants/bars already operating on interior/city-side of Long Wharf include Tia’s, the Chart House, the Landing and the Oceana in the Marriott Long Wharf Hotel. There are also several mobile food carts adjoining the wharf near the New England Aquarium and Christopher Columbus Park.
Related post:
Appeal to Stop “Doc’s Long Wharf” is Denied
Posted by Matt C. | Tags: BRA, DEP, Doc's Long Wharf, Long Wharf | Categories: Development/Zoning, Licenses, Parks, Public Safety/Crime/Legal, Restaurants/ Bars/ Cafes
Matt C. | Tags: BRA, DEP, Doc's Long Wharf, Long Wharf | Categories: Development/Zoning, Licenses, Parks, Public Safety/Crime/Legal, Restaurants/ Bars/ Cafes Wednesday
Sep012010
Surviving Moving Week
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 The week started with a bang as the fantastic weather brought out record crowds for the St. Anthony’s Feast along with a sellout crowd on Saturday for the first UFC Mixed Martial Arts event at the TD Garden, not to mention several private events and fireworks.
As the calendar turns to September, the moving vans fill the streets and the college migration period reaches its peak. And all that comes with it …
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Posted by Matt C. | Tags: College Students, Moving, Trash | Categories: Parking/Transportation, Photos/Videos, Schools/Education/Library
Matt C. | Tags: College Students, Moving, Trash | Categories: Parking/Transportation, Photos/Videos, Schools/Education/Library Tuesday
Aug312010
Mayor's Weekly Column
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 
From the Desk of Thomas M. MeninoEvery fall Boston welcomes thousands of new young residents to the city, bringing with them the excitement, anticipation, and promise of a new school year. With 34 colleges and universities, Boston is home to some of the nation’s leading academic institutions. Students come from across the country and around globe to study here and they all contribute to Boston’s diverse and vibrant culture. Whether living on campus or in one of the city’s neighborhoods, we want to ensure that students and neighbors enjoy a smooth transition this fall so that everyone can enjoy all that Boston has to offer, throughout the year.
Just as our universities do a great job of educating our young students, we must also educate the students about their rights as tenants and their responsibility to be a good neighbor. In many neighborhoods, college housing is in close proximity to residents who often have very different schedules than college students and they must remember to be respectful of the working professionals and families who are their new neighbors. Our city agencies work hard not only enforcing codes and keeping streets clean, but also to help resolve any quality of life issues for both new and long time residents. Residents are reminded that household trash should be placed outside on regularly scheduled pickup days to avoid violations, and to prevent bed bugs, never pick up furniture left at the curb for trash collection. If you have any concerns or suspect a bed bug infestation, notify your landlord and call the Inspectional Services Department at (617) 635-5322.
Tuesday
Aug312010
Nominate a Kid for the Barnum Award
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 The circus comes to town on October 13th!
Remember, they walk through the streets and have a feeding on Hanover St.!
Nominate Local Children Who Give Back To The Community For The Barnum Award, Presented by The Greatest Show On Earth®
Three Nominees Will Be Awarded CASH Grants Up to $1000 on October 13, Opening Night at TD Garden
BOSTON, MA (August 30, 2010) - The Greatest Show On Earth® is coming to Boston’s TD Garden from October 13-17, 2010 with the all-new production, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents ZING ZANG ZOOM®. To celebrate the show and the two-year celebration of the 200th anniversary of P.T. Barnums birth, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® is pleased to announce the launch of The Barnum Award.
Honoring the spirit of the founder of The Greatest Show On Earth® and his inspirational contributions to society, The Barnum Award seeks to identify and celebrate children who give back to their own communities in creative, fun, and innovative ways. Nominations can be submitted online at www.thebarnumaward.com.
Posted by Matt C. | Tags: Barnum Award, Circus, Elephants | Categories: Entertainment, Family/Children, Tourism/Attractions
Matt C. | Tags: Barnum Award, Circus, Elephants | Categories: Entertainment, Family/Children, Tourism/Attractions Tuesday
Aug312010
NEMPAC Performs at the West End Children's Festival
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 ;)
NEMPAC’s Violin Instructor Sarah Glenn helps Evelyn Harper set up to perform at the WECFOn Saturday, August 21st, The North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) participated in the Annual West End Children’s Festival on Thoreau Path in the West End. NEMPAC provided an Instrument Petting Zoo and a number of performances.
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A face-painted child tries the Cello at the WECFOf the Instrument Petting Zoo, NEMPAC’s Executive Director Rebecca Griffin said: “Children get so excited when they get to try out an actual instrument. Adults do as well. We see folks having a great time trying an instrument for the very first time, or picking up an instrument that they used to play all the time. It is very rewarding to be able to provide an activity that connects so many.”
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Playing the drums at the WECFNEMPAC performances included NEMPAC Instructors Gary Fieldman (Percussion) and Jeremy Sarzana (Guitar) playing with the North End band, Crosstown. NEMPAC student Sam Sullivan, age 7 also played a few songs on a full drum set with Crosstown. NEMPAC violin students Sadie O’Leary, Zoe Powell-McCroey and Evelyn Harper were accompanied on the violin or the keyboard by their instructor, Sarah Glenn. ;)
NEMPAC’s Violin Instructor Sarah Glenn accompanies Zoe Powell at the WECFNEMPAC’s Adult Rock Band (a course that NEMPAC offers) played a seven song set, including “Blitzkrieg Bop” by the Ramones, “Bobby McGee” by Janis Joplin and “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” by Joan Jett. The rock band members who performed are: Mikaya Emma and Carrie Johnson (guitar), Jeremy Sarzana (Bass), Brian Johnson (drums), and Emily Trask (vocals).
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Child tries the violin at the WECFNEMPAC’s involvement at the West End Children’s Festival was one of the first events planned by newly hired Private Music Instruction Coordinator, and voice instructor Sherri Snow. “Sherri did an outstanding job. We are very excited to have her with us at NEMPAC”, said Rebecca.
NEMPAC offers private lessons in voice, piano, guitar, bass, saxophone, flute, viola, cello, percussion, and more. NEMPAC also offers classes for toddlers, teens, and adults in music, yoga, Italian and more. Need based scholarships are available.
NEMPAC is a 501c non-profit located on the Prado in the North End. Its mission is “To provide affordable arts related programming to the North End/Waterfront and surrounding communities”. To register for NEMPAC’s upcoming Fall Session or to find out more, visit www.nempacboston.org, or email Rebecca at becca0923@yahoo.com.
Members of the NEMPAC Rock Band pose for a future album cover at the WECF
Posted by Matt C. | Tags: NEMPAC, West End | Categories: Culture/Art/Music, Events, Family/Children, Parks, Photos/Videos
Matt C. | Tags: NEMPAC, West End | Categories: Culture/Art/Music, Events, Family/Children, Parks, Photos/Videos 