Martignetti Named Volunteer of the Year by Red Sox
North End resident Rick Martignetti “Coach Rick” was recently honored at Fenway Park by the Red Sox Foundation as one of six New England states “Volunteer of the Year”. He received the Mike Egan Massachusetts award for his dedication to…
NEWRA Takes Action on Three Requests
Three agenda items were voted on at the September 8 North End/Waterfront Resident’s Association (NEWRA) monthly public meeting held in the Nazzaro Community Center. NEWRA opposed a request by Ryan Meadows’ revised plan involving replacement of the attic with a…
NEWNC Supports Two Proposals/Differs on Third
Three agenda items were scheduled for a Zoom North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) monthly meeting on September 12. NEWNC voted to support renovations of a single-family townhouse at 22 Hanover Avenue. Plans call for the new stairs and head house…
Wu Announces New Forestry Division and UFP To Enhance and Protect City’s Tree Canopy
Mayor Michelle Wu announced efforts to bolster the City of Boston’s tree canopy to enhance livability and public health throughout Boston’s neighborhoods. As part of today’s announcement, Mayor Wu is launching a new Forestry Division within the Boston Parks and…
Officials Tell Residents of City’s Programs To Address Rat Problem
Whether you live in East Boston, Beacon Hill, Back Bay, or Jamaica Plain, there is a common problem that all residents are facing — and that is rats. “It is a big issue,” Inspectional Service Director (ISD) Director John Ulrich…