By Phil Orlandella Maria Lanza, North End liaison, Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services, reminds residents that an Article 85 Demolition Delay community meeting will be held tonight, Tuesday, February 7 at 7 p.m. in the Nazzaro Community Center. “The application…
Month: February 2017
NEWRA Claims Winthrop Square Development Violates Shadow Law
By Phil Orlandella A letter commenting on the development of 115 Winthrop Square as proposed by Millennium Partners, in response to the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) has been sent to the BPDA highlighting many issues and concerns relating…
Board of Appeals Approves Two North End Proposals
By Phil Orlandella A proposal by Alpine Advisory Services to change the legal occupancy at 406-418 Commercial Street to include wireless telecommunications equipment, installed within 8- foot fiberglass chimney behind an existing 21†brick parapet four antennas and erect a…
Cupids Come to Christopher Columbus Park
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) will celebrate Valentine’s Day by making one of the City’s most kissable places even more romantic. Illuminated heart-holding cupids will grace the north and south ends of the trellis in Christopher Columbus Park…
Mayor Walsh Leads 37th Annual Homeless Census
Mayor Martin J. Walsh led a group of 400 volunteers, including City of Boston cabinet and department heads, State officials, community and civic leaders, and homeless providers in conducting the street count for the City’s 37th annual homeless census. The…
Roosters Rule at Greenway’s Chinatown Park
In honor of the Chinese Year of the Rooster, the Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy, has commissioned a temporary installation of over 2,000 3D printer roosters in conjunction with New America Public Art (NAPA) and artist Chris Templeman who is also…
Indoor Batting Cage to be Installed in the Nazzaro Center
By Phil Orlandella The Nazzaro Community Center, 30 North Bennet Street will be one of four sites that the Boston Red Sox Foundation will install indoor batting cages. Batting cage installation is made possible by a grant from the Youth…
NEMPAC Pledge Me Campaign Provides Student Scholarships
By Phil Orlandella North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) celebrating 15 years of music, art and cultural programs will conduct a Pledge Me Campaign (through April 7) and a Performathon (April 8) at the Boston Public Market from…
Boston Public Market to Host “Sip & Shop†Evenings
The Boston Public Market has begun hosting “Sip & Shop,†a twice-a-week opportunity for customers to enjoy beverages as they shop or dine throughout the city’s local food market. “Sip & Shop†continues every Thursday and Friday evening from 5:00-7:30pm…
Freedom of Speech Is Important But…
Peaceful demonstrations, chanting, holding signs with a message relating to issues or policies is Freedom of Speech and that’s the American way of expressing opinions. However, making statements on national television, like blowing up the White House, lighting American flags…