By Phil Orlandella The Boston Police Departments (BPD) has sent a clear message that they are stepping up its campaign targeting online sex trade customers with Facebook ads using an increased grant from advocacy groups. Cambridge-based DeMand Abolition will award…
Month: May 2017
BWSC May and June North End Work Schedule
By Phil Orlandella Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC) has completed some of the liner work and relay work contracted in the North End and will continue the remaining work during the months of May, June, July and August. BWSC…
NEMPAC Presents Beethoven’s “Fidello†this June
By Phil Orlandella North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) has put together four presentations of Beethoven’s “Fidello†at two sites during the month of June. NEMPAC’s Opera Project will take place at 7:30 PM on Thursday, June 22,…
Council Votes 10-3 to Change Shadow Law
By Phil Orlandella The Massachusetts Shadow Law appears to be on its way off the books as Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh plans to make it go away for the development of Winthrop Square Garage, a $1 billion project. He…
NEWNC Election Already Decided
By Phil Orlandella Unfortunately, only six candidates will be on the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) ballot to fill six two-year terms. All six candidates will automatically be elected. NEWNC by laws require that an election must be held regardless…
Mayor Files Executive Order to Regulate Short-Term Rentals
By Phil Orlandella While lawmakers are currently dealing with legislation dealing with short-term rentals, (one filed by North End/Waterfront State Representative Aaron Michlewitz) Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh has filed an executive order directing Inspectional Services, Assessing and other departments…
Tight Security on Waterfront for June 17 Tall Ships “Parade of Sail”
By Matt Conti Sail Boston, Inc., Boston Police, US Coast Guard and other public safety officials held a community meeting in the North End, emphasizing the tight security procedures to be in place for the arrival of the Tall Ships…
West End Library Programs
Dr. Can-Do Science® Experiment: Dirt Dissection! – Monday, May 22, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Do you really know what dirt is made of? Could it be alive? Join Dr. Can-Do Science® to dissect different types of soil. Children can bring Ziploc bags…
Opinion
By Phil Orlandella Mayoral race totally lackluster/boring The 2017 rates for the City’s top post has been boring and totally lackluster, to say the least. Even the media is not given any real time to the election. Could be too…
From Our Readers
North End Seniors Express Thank You Dear Editor, The North End Seniors would like to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who helped make our recent Bingo Fundraiser a huge success. Al Dente, Amici’s, Antico Forno, Anthony’s on the Waterfront,…