Ruby Abbot, 7, marched in front of the Northeast Italian Band during the Veterans Day Parade this past Friday. The parade, from Boston Common to City Hall, featured veterans, musicians and elected officials all coming together to support American veterans.
Month: November 2016
Playing in the Park
A local toddler participated in the Funfilled Greenway Conservancy’s GreenPlay and Build Activities held at the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Park.
NEWRA Supports DEP Waterfront Policy Change
By Phil Orlandella Newly elected North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) President Mary McGee presided over her first of many community public meetings. The non-profit organization will conduct meetings at the Nazzaro Center the second Thursday of each month. She praised…
BWSC Begins Phase II Project in the North End
By Phil Orlandella Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC) has completed Phase I of its October 2016 work schedule between Richmond Street and North Square without any apparent problems. Phase II of the project will continue in November on North…
North Station Transportation Action Plan Meeting Scheduled
By Phil Orlandella A North Station Area Mobile Action Plan public meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 16 at the West End Museum, 150 Staniford Street with the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) and the Boston Transportation Department, in conjunction with…
News in Briefs
By Phil Orlandella City launches Housing Innovation Competition for compact living units  Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced the launch of the City’s first Housing Innovation Competition. The Housing Innovation Competition is intended to determine if innovatively designed compact units combined with…
West End Library Children’s Programs
A variety of new and ongoing programs have been scheduled at the West End Library, 151 Cambridge Street. For details call 617-523-3957. New Program starting November 14th! Spanish/English Language Exchange/Intercambio de Idiomas en Inglés y Español – Mondays 3-5 p.m.…
BWSC Launches FOG Campaign
A Fats, Oil and Grease (FOG) Campaign, sponsored by Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC) seeks to raise awareness of Boston residents for the importance of keeping cooking fats out of household drains that lead directly to the water system,…
Saint Agrippina Society North End Christmas Program
By Phil Orlandella For the 22nd year, the Saint Agrippina DiMineo Benefit Society will hold a Christmas program for North End children only. The holiday event will be held on Sunday, December 11 from 12-2 PM at the Society’s Chapel,…
Question 5 Passes in Boston
By Beth Treffeisen The Community Preservation Act, that is designed to help Massachusetts cities and towns create affordable housing, preserve open space and develop outdoor recreation opportunities and rehabilitate historic sites passed yesterday in Boston. “We are thrilled that Boston…