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Neighborhood Photo: Traditional Italian Game of Cards in the Park
On a nice day, you can faithfully find this group of men playing cards on a folding table at the Langone Park bocce courts. Sometimes there is a bit of yelling, and always in Italian. Fellow bocce...
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Lia Tota Steps Down as Longtime Director of ABCD North End / West End...
After 32 years of service, Lia Tota has announced that she is stepping down as Director of the ABCD North End / West End Neighborhood Service Center. However, she is staying on part-time to focus on...
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Copp’s Hill Moment: The Missing Tomatoes
(Thomas F. Schiavoni writes about the adventures of the memorable Ciampa sisters of Snow Hill Street– Lena, Evelyn and Josie – and their attempt to solve a puzzling mystery.) One spring at the...
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St. John School Teacher Profile: Meet Jennifer Berman, Grade 1B Teacher
Can you tell us a little about your background and how long have you been a teacher at St. John School? This is my first year at St. John School and my fourth year as a teacher. I am originally from […]
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ABCD Center to Honor Volunteer of the Year, Marian O’Neil
Action for Boston Community Development rolls out the festivities on September 16 in a gala celebration of 17 outstanding community volunteers who embody the spirit of the landmark Economic...
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John Romano to Receive Community Service Award at St. Joseph’s Feast on...
Announcement from the St. Joseph Society: On Friday, October 3, 2014, the St. Joseph Society will open its 89th Annual Feast outside its headquarters at 467 Hanover Street. At 7:00 p.m., the Society...
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North End’s Marc Hymovitz Receives National Staff Leadership Award for...
Marc Hymovitz, North End resident and Massachusetts Government Relations Director, was awarded the Alan Mills Award by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) for his tireless work...
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Friends of the North End Celebrate at 42nd Annual Reunion
The Friends of the North End celebrated its 42nd annual reunion on Saturday, the 20th at the Sons of Italy Hall in Winchester. It all began 42 years ago when about 20 boyhood friends planned an...
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St. John School Teacher Profile: Meet Jill Avallone, K5B Teacher
Can you tell us a little about your background and how long have you been a teacher at St. John School? I was born and raised in lovely New Hampshire. I received my Masters of Education in NH, and...
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Obituary: Joseph Longo of Billerica and North End
Joseph R. Longo of Billerica and formerly of the North End on September 28, 2014. Beloved son of the late Salvatore and Maria T. (Romano) Longo. Loving husband of Sarah P. (Marinella) Longo. Beloved...
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Jay Walsh Selected as New Executive Director of the Downtown North Association
Downtown North Association (DNA) President Louise Fackert announced that John J. “Jay” Walsh has been selected as the new DNA Executive Director. Jay Walsh will be succeeding Bob O’Brien, who is...
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COPP’S HILL MOMENT: Birthdays and Bucket Lists
(One can try to escape birthday festivities by crossing an ocean — only to find fate waiting on the far shore.) It’s that time of the year again when I mark my original arrival on the planet with...
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John Romano Honored With Community Service Award at St. Joseph’s Feast
The Saint Joseph’s Society held an awards ceremony honoring John “JR” Romano with a Community Service Award. JR was recognized by his many years of dedicated leadership and commitment to the...
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St. John School Embraces Revolutionary Educational Technologies and Expands...
Steeped in history and tradition, and located at the very site of the American Revolution, St. John School is today leading the charge in a new revolution. A revolution in education. In 2013 St. John...
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Residents’ Association (NEWRA) Elects New Slate of Officers
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) elected a new slate of officers for the 2014-2015 term at its annual meeting on Thursday, October 9, 2014. Outgoing NEWRA President, Jim...
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North Square’s Sandro Carella Receives Good Neighbor Recognition Award
The Good Neighbor Recognition Award for October 2014 was given to the Sandro Carella of North Square. The award was presented by Recognition Committee Chair Janet Gilardi of the North End / Waterfront...
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Neighborhood Photo: Sartorial Splendor
Cathy Ricci of 185 Fulton St. and David Arnold of 63 Atlantic Ave. proudly model the newest trend in footwear fashion yesterday. Just remember you saw it first in the North End. “Neighborhood Photo”...
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Local Businessman’s Son Appears on Jeopardy
Lam Tran, one of the owners of Bob’s Grocery located on Endicott Street, and his wife Niem Ngoyen were intensely focused on the October 13 + 14 popular game of Jeopardy as their son Dan Tran was one...
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North Ender Gets Credit on Disney Show
Chris Russo received first credit as 2nd Assistant Director this week on Mighty Med, the Disney XD TV show on Mondays at 8:30 p.m. The shows is now running its second season. Chris was raised in the...
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The Haymarket Project: Part III – Summer
In the third of a four-part series, The Haymarket Project moves into the Summer stories of the diverse vendors in Boston’s Haymarket. This year-long project captures the varying atmosphere of each...
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