Boston Community Collaborative recently coordinated a unique opportunity for some North End kids. Â The group of kids, aged 8-16 got to scrimmage at the Garden on the parquet floor with the crowd cheering on just prior to tip-off of…
Month: January 2017
Praises All Around for Saving North End Nursing Home
By Phil Orlandella No voting items were on the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) January 9 monthly meeting held in the Nazzaro Community Center. However, many residents gathered at the community public meeting to hear about and comment on the…
Quincy Court Development Nixed by NEWRA for the Second Time
By Phil Orlandella Feelings were high at the February 10 monthly meeting of the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) held in the Nazzaro Community Center (which was completely full) over a request by Richard Travagline who is seeking to expand…
Councilor Tito Jackson Announces Bid for Mayor
By Seth Daniel When Councilor Tito Jackson took to the podium to announce his bid for mayor at the Haley House Cafe in Roxbury last Thursday, Jan. 12, he didn’t paint himself as a candidate for one particular group of…
North End Citizen’s Bank Robbery Unsolved
By Phil Orlandella Citizen’s Bank on Hanover Street was robbed at 11 AM on December 24 of $1980 in various denominations. Reportedly, the criminal handed a note to a teller asking for the money. No weapon (s) were involved during…
Mayor Walsh Speaks of Improving Infrastructure and Housing in State of the City Address
By Beth Treffeisen In a packed Symphony Hall, Mayor Martin J. Walsh delivered his third State of the City Address. In his address, Walsh committed to keeping Boston accessible to all residents by investing more money in affordable housing and…
Local Man Arrested for Pulled a Fire Alarm at the Logan Airport Hilton Hotel
Massachusetts State Police early Sunday morning arrested a local man who pulled a fire alarm at the Logan Airport Hilton hotel. Among the guests staying at the hotel at the time were the Pittsburgh Steelers, who were playing the Patriots…
R.U.F.F. News and Notes
Happy 2017 to all of our RUFF Members! Apologies for the late update, RUFF has been very busy with planning and housekeeping this month. We have a couple fun events to announce and hope to see you there. We should…
Boston Police Put A Hold on Media Monitoring Software
Boston Police have decided not to go forward with any of the proposals submitted for social media monitoring software which has been opposed by various groups and individuals who believe the system is an invasion of privacy and transparency. Mayor…
North Street Grill Holds Benefit Event for Local Center
By Phil Orlandella ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center recently honored North Street Grill as its partner of the month. Each year, owner Robin Sidell selects a charitable cause to support around the holidays, culminating in a big party…