The Great Molasses Flood of Jan. 15, 1919 sent a 35-foot wave of molasses rolling down Commercial Street in Boston’s North End causing numerous deaths, massive destruction to property and the overhead train track rail that ran down the middle…
Month: February 2018
NEAA 2018 Baseball Registration is Now Underway
“It’s that time of year for local youths to register to participate in the 2018 North End Athletic Association (NEAA) Baseball Program for players ages 4-21. How old participants are by April 30, will determine what division a player will…
Valentine Coffee House February 15
North End friends and neighbors are invited to a Valentine Coffee House program at the North Bennet Street School, 150 North Street on Thursday, February 15 from 6:30PM to 8PM.            The program “Love Is†will feature local talent, coffee,…
In Brief
Black History Month Student Art Works Contest            The Mayor’s Office of Diversity, Arts and Culture, Boston Public Schools and media partner Boston 25 put out an open call for student artists to submit artworks inspired by landmarks related to…
City Officials Use New Tools to Prevent Tenants’ Displacement
Two new resources to prevent displacement and eviction of tenants have been established by the Office of Housing Stability, according to Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â One of the new resources is geared toward landlords and the other toward…
NEMPAC Presents Annual “Amore†at Local Restaurant
North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) presents its annual and popular love-themed “Amore†opera dinner concert at Lucia’s Ristorante, 415 Hanover Street, North End on Saturday, February 11 from 5-7 PM.            The evening will include a three-course…
District 1 City Councilor Lydia Edwards Delivers Her Maiden Speech
At last Wednesday’s City Council hearing District 1 City Councilor Lydia Edwards delivered her maiden speech before the council. Edwards, who was elected to the Council in November, filed her first resolution calling for a hearing regarding real estate speculation…
Community News
Library Daily Book Sale Expanded            Friends of the North End Library have improved and expanded its daily book sale program. For details visit www.friendsnelibrary.org. Free English Classes Offered            Free English Classes are being offered at the ABCD North…
Michlewitz Seeking Regulations for Local Airbnbs
State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz  and State Rep. Jay Livingstone of Beacon Hill will be focusing their legislative efforts on a number of bills this year, including the regulation of Airbnbs in the city. Airbnb, which began in 2008, is a…
Regulating Short Term Rentals:Council Files Walsh’s Motion Establishing Guidelines
Boston City Council filed Mayor Martin J. Walsh ordinance on Wednesday, Jan. 24, establishing guidelines and regulations to better track and regulate short-term rentals in the City of Boston. As a new global industry that has a strong presence in…