By Phil Orlandella First-hand information relating to Part 1 Crime will be reported by District A1 Boston Police at the next North End Public Safety meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 7 in the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 North Bennet Street.…
Month: December 2017
Man Arrested for Assault in North End
by Phil Orlandella District A1 Police following information from a female’s call that she was allegedly indecently assaulted by a male suspect in Boston’s North End on Friday, November 17 at 2:30 a.m. jumped into action, after the victim provided…
In Brief
By Phil Orlandella Martinez Named HHS New Chief Marty Martinez who has spent his life serving residents and their communities has been named by Boston Mayor Martin Walsh as the new Chief of the City’s Health and Human Services cabinet.…
Old North Church and Historic Site Receives Mars Grant
The Old North Church & Historic Site announced it has received a $13,000 grant as one of the recipients of the Mars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLC Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Research Grant. Winners were announced this past week…
ISD Board to Review North End Requests
By Phil Orlandella Several proposals related to the North End community will be heard by the Boston Inspectional Services (ISD) Department Board of Appeals on Tuesday, November 28 starting at 10:30 a.m. This is a public hearing and comments will…
Nazzaro Center/NEAA Basketball Season Starts
The Nazzaro Center/NEAA basketball program is in full swing now that all 4 components, the Instructional, the Junior Varsity, the Varsity and the Division 1 Leagues (teens) have all tipped off. The Instructional League (ages 4-6ish) the JV (grades 2…
Christopher Columbus Park’s Art Installation 
Chosen for 2018 Boston Greenfest
Christopher Columbus Park’s “Changing Course†art installation has been selected to be part the 10th Annual Boston Greenfest, to be held August 11-13, 2018. The installation was designed and created by Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) Board member and…
North End Library Programs
EVENTS FOR ADULTS Friday Films & Discussion Friday December 8      2 pm  It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) Friday December 15     2 pm  Elf (2003) Computer Instruction for Adults by Appointment – ongoing by appointment Receive one-on-one, basic computer instruction for…
Walk the Candlelit Labyrinth at Armenian Heritage Park
By Phil Orlandella Tie a ribbon with your wish on the wishing tree, celebrating an ancient tradition. Enjoy hot chocolate and delicious cookies. Take in a cappella performance by Ladies First from Wellesley College and more at the American Heritage…
Opinion
By Phil Orlandella Senator Boncore hosts holiday luncheon A terrific Thanksgiving luncheon for North End seniors was sponsored by State Senator Joseph Boncore in the Nazzaro Community Center. Seniors enjoyed turkey and all the trimmings, dessert and beverages. It was…