A home rule petition, the Jim Brooks Community Stabilization Act (JBCSA) has been passed in the Boston City Council and signed by Boston Mayor Martin Walsh. Once enacted by the State Legislature, the new law will help protect residential tenants…
Month: October 2017
Tomasone Recipient of Ted Williams Home Run for Humanity Award
By Phil Orlandella Former North End resident and community activist Robert “Ted†Tomasone, Clerk Magistrate of Somerville District Court, was honored with the Ted Williams Home Run for Humanity Award at the Boston Area Church League annual Fellowship luncheon held…
From Nazzaro Center to Uncle Sam
By Carl Ameno Nicholas Ryan Shea, current West End resident, former North End resident and lifelong Nazzaro Center member, has enlisted in the Army and is currently in Ft. Jackson SC undergoing his 10-week basic combat training stint. Nicholas, a…
Passacantilli Wins Preliminary,Edwards takes Charlestown and Eastie in Close Election
By John Lynds and Seth Daniels The North End’s Stephen Passacantilli topped the ticket in the District 1 City Council race during last Tuesday’s Preliminary Election. While Passacantilli held a narrow vote margin over challenger Lydia Edwards from East Boston…
Columbus Day Parade Set for Oct 8
By Phil Orlandella This year’s Columbus Day Parade will be held on the North End side of the tunnel on Sunday, October 8 starting at City Hall Plaza making its way through the North End and several other parts of…
The Greenway is Looking for Memberships
By Phil Orlandella The Greenway Parks are always full of local residents and other visitors enjoying the unique elements from flowers to arts and family fun, all of which would not be possible without the generosity of sponsors and members.…
North End Dog Park Close for Upgrades
By Phil Orlandella Members of Responsible Urbanites For Fido (RUFF) got together on a recent Sunday afternoon for some fun and mingling before the DeFilippo dog park close for upgrades within the next week or so. Dog treats were provided…
NEWRA Seeks AirBNB Inventory
By Phil Orlandella The North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) has set its sights on forming an AirBNB inventory, or an inventory of confirmed addresses where short-term rentals are available. For some time, NEWRA and other community residents and neighborhood organizations…
NEWNC Will Host New Owners of Nursing Home
By Phil Orlandella Due to the Columbus Day holiday, the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) monthly meeting has been changed to Tuesday, October 10 at 7 p.m. in the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 North Bennet Street according to President John…
North End Library Schedule
North End Branch Boston Public Library 25 Parmenter St. Boston, MA 02113 (617) 227-8135 EVENTS FOR ADULTS Friday Films: Spine-Tinglers! — Fridays at 2:00 p.m. Friday October 6      2 pm  Psycho / 1960, 1 hr 49 mins Friday October 13    …