West End Library features Cary Grant movies A film series celebrating Cary Grant will be held every Wednesday at 3pm at the West End Library, 151 Cambridge Street. The film series featuring Cary Grant is sponsored by the Friends of…
Month: January 2018
NSC Enrolls 50 Students from 19 Countries
By Phil Orlandella Many immigrants go to the North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NSC) to attend the English for Speakers of Other Languages program.            “These are people who mainly come to the North End or West End Neighborhood…
North End Library Programs
North End Branch Boston Public Library 25 Parmenter St. Boston, MA 02113 (617) 227-8135 EVENTS FOR ADULTS Friday Films: Films Set in Boston Friday January 19   2 pm   Home Before Dark (1958 / 136 mins) Friday January 26    2 pm   …
Community News
NEAD Bingo            North End Against Drugs (NEAD) will hold its annual adult bingo fundraiser on Sunday, January 28 starting at 1 PM. Doors open at 12 noon. For details call 617-570-9749 or 617-605-6124. Library Daily Book Sale Expanded            …
In Brief
By Phil Orlandella City Releases RFQ for Memorial The Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture in collaboration with the Boston Arts Commission and MLK Boston has released a Request For Qualification (RFQ) for an artist to create a memorial dedicated…
Opinion
By Phil Orlandella District Attorney’s Drug Pilot program has merit A new pilot recovering drug program that could possibly help steer addicts away from prison has been put on the table by Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley. Apparently,…
Compassion, Dignity and Hope in Boston
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh Too many of us are tied to the opioid crisis, whether we are struggling ourselves, or we see and experience the struggle right alongside our coworkers, friends, and family. This is an epidemic and no…
What Would Martin Luther King say About Trump?
How ironic it is that President Donald Trump added even further to his ever-growing list of racist comments this past week as Americans were readying to observe Dr. Martin Luther King Day, which has added significance this year as this…
Saying Goodbye
After almost 30 years of public service, including 11 years as District One Councilor, Sal LaMattina retired. LaMattina delivered his farewell address at the city council meeting.
Mayor Walsh Sworn in to Serve Second Term:Promises Opportunity to Every Resident in the City
By Beth Treffeisen On New Year’s Day morning, Mayor Martin Walsh took his oath of office, and was sworn into his second term as the 54th Mayor of Boston in front of a large crowd filled with residents, supporters, faith…