The North End Athletic Association (NEAD) sent 50 members to the Red Sox Game vs the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night July 18.The Red Sox eventually won the game in 15 innings.There will be another Red Sox Game outing…
Month: July 2017
Split Decision:NEWRA Opposes Basement Renovation Plan
By Phil Orlandella Unlike the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) that voted unanimously for a plan to renovate the basement at 32 Charter Street, the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) did the opposite, voting 22-15 opposing the applicant’s presented plans.…
NEWNC Supports Basement Renovation Plan
By Phil Orlandella Although there are several abutters opposed to an application by Christopher Olson to renovate the existing first floor condominium at 32 Charter Street (unit one) the North End/Waterfront Council (NEWNC) voted unanimously to support the request at…
Project Oscar Continues in the North End
By Phil Orlandella Since 2015, Project Oscar has been collecting composted materials and data in the North End at the Polcari Playground next to the Nazzaro Community Center. About 30,000 pounds of food waste has been collected in the neighborhood…
Friends of the North End Schedule 45th Reunion in Sept
By Phil Orlandella The Sons of Italy Hall in Winthrop will be filled to capacity for the Friends of the North End 45th Reunion this September 16. “Our reunion has become very popular over the years,†said Victor Passacantilli one…
The List of Top 100 Highest Paid Municipal Employees
The Top 100 highest paid employees in the City of Boston show that six are now earning more than $200,000 per year in regular pay and that Supt. of Schools Tommy Chang continues to be the highest paid employee in…
Boston Public Library to Gain New Trustees
Beth Treffeisen In an effort to diversify the Boston Public Library leadership and funding sources, the Boston City Council voted to pass a home rule petition proposed by the Mayor to expand the number of BPL Trustees from nine up…
NEMPAC Accepting Applications for the Geraldine Marshall Music Scholarships
The North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) continues to offer the Geraldine Marshall Scholarship, and to preserve the legacy of a woman who loved children and the arts. The Geraldine Marshall Scholarship Fund enters its third year of…
North End Public Safety Meeting August 3
By Phil Orlandella Based on the last two monthly Part One District 11 Boston Police reports, there has been an increase in crime in the North End. Some residents believe it’s due to the warm weather, others feel it’s just…
Sandwich Board Signs Regulations Will Soon Be up for Debate in City
By Beth Treffeisen In bright colored letters across chalkboard signs, witty remarks or inspirational quotes entice a passerby to stop, look in and see what’s inside. These free marketing tools helps many small and larger businesses alike to get shoppers…