Captain Kenneth Fong, Commanding Officer District A-1 Boston Police, told residents at last week’s North End Public Safety Committee meeting that “crime in the North End continues to be low.” He reported on Part 1 crime over the past 30…
Month: January 2015
Councilor LaMattina Calls for Airbnb Public Hearing
More attention toward Airbnb a public hearing has been scheduled later this month to determine if any regulations are needed for the fast-growing rental service run by the San Francisco based company. While Mayor Martin Walsh has taken a cautious…
Potential Caddy Camp Reunion
Former North End resident Frank Colvario is seeking participants of the North Bennet Street School Caddy Camp members and friends from 1966 to organize a Reunion/Summit this coming September. Frank is working hard to find members of the Caddy Camp…
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Eliot School students show appreciation for Police Thirty-five Eliot Innovative School students visited District A-1 Boston Police presenting them hand written cards recognizing the great job they do each day protecting the community. Students also told police they support them…
Bread + Butter Cafe Closed: Latest Shop to Close on North Ends Cross Street
After 20 months in operation, Bread + Butter Cafe has closed its retail operations at 64 Cross Street, on the corner of Salem Street facing the North End Greenway parks. A sign on the window indicates that catering services will…
Boston Files Legal Action Against Gaming Commission
 Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced that the City of Boston has filed a civil complaint against the Massachusetts Gaming Commission in connection with the Commission’s award of a Category 1 gaming license to Wynn for the development of a resort-casino…
Mayor Prepared City for Deep Freeze
Last week’s bitter cold weather was managed well by the City of Boston as Mayor Martin J. Walsh did everything possible to make things safe for residents during the cold blast of zero to four degrees weather. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â He encouraged…
Governor Baker Must Resolve RMV Schemes
One of the major issues Governor Charlie Baker must tackle as soon as possible is a Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) bribery and corruption charges now that he is officially seated in the big chair at the State House. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â …
From Our Readers:My Six Month Experience
As an individual requiring door to door transportation service during the work week, I will share with you my six month Uber experience with that of Top/City Cab, Boston Cab and Metro Cab. 1)Â Â Â Â Â An Uber X vehicle is a…
Gaeta Receives Good Neighbor Award
Anthony Gaeta, has always helped keep the community clean for 40+ years while residing at the corner of Fulton and Richmond Streets according to Janet Gilardi a member of the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). Gaeta was recently presented the…