A Blessed Relic of Saint Anthony was presented in the North End this weekend as the Boston Friends of Montefalcione, Avellino welcomed Don Paolo, pastor of the Cheisa Di Sant’ Antonio in Montefalcione, Italy. On Sunday, September 15, 2013, a…
Month: September 2013
RUFF Growing, Receives Community Award
Back in July 2012, Responsible Urbanites For Fido (RUFF) began with a group of 12 people and has since grown to 229 North End dog owners. From a grass roots volunteer concerned residents, RUFF is currently raising funds and holds…
NEWRA Calls for BRA Project Review
The Design Review Manager for the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) has not responded to a phone message left for him more than a month ago by the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA), according to NEWRA Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee…
Stephen’s Run Will Be Held in Memory of Former North Ender
In memory of former North End resident Stephen Perez, who died tragically, a 5K run through the historic North End and downtown Boston will be held, according to State Representative Aaron Michlewitz who is spearheading the fundraiser which will benefit…
RUFF Still Going Strong
RUFF (Responsible Urbanites For Fido) continues to be “Good Neighbors”. The dog owners continue to do monthly clean-ups at various parks and playgrounds. Their campaign to advise other pet owners of their duties and responsibilities to pick-up after canines is…
Today is Primary Day
It’s time to make a choice and get to the polls to express your point of view in several races that take place in the City of Boston, today, Primary Day, Tuesday, September 24. Polls are open until 8pm, so…
Honoring Santa Rosalia Di Palermo in North End
The Santa Rosalia Di Palermo Society of Boston honored their patron Saint Rosalie with a mass and street procession through the North End on Sunday, September 8, 2013. The society was formed in Boston in 1939 hailing from Palermo, Italy.…
NEWNC Upset by Commissioner No-show
After taking off August, the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) was back in session last Monday, September 9 addressing two agenda items and presenting several committee reports. Before the reports and agenda were discussed, some of the Board members expressed…
NEWRA Supports Legal Occupancy Change
Only one voting request was on the agenda at the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) monthly meeting held in the Nazzaro Community Center last week. The membership voted 24-10 to support a plan to change the legal occupancy at 6…
Salem Street Bike Route Planned
Boston Bikes, part of Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino’s vision for a vibrant and healthy city that benefits all its citizens by seeking to make the city a world-class bicycling city by creating safe and inviting conditions for everyone, plans…