Encouraging shopping at small businesses this holiday season, Boston Mayor Martin J Walsh noted, “Boston’s small businesses have worked to create, build, and sustain healthy commercial districts throughout the City.†Small businesses in the best in the local economy, employing…
Month: December 2018
Nazzaro Center Small Fry Basketball League in Fast-Break Mode
The oldest North End Basketball League, the Nazzaro Community Center’s Small Fry Basketball League is underway with three divisions, Division 1, Junior Varsity and Varsity. Each division is made up of four teams. Junior Varsity (7-9) 44 players. Varsity (10-12)…
ZooLights a Holiday Tradition
While the many North End Christmas activities are over for the 2018 holiday season, there is still an opportunity to continue enjoying festivities at the Stone Zoo through December 24. ZooLights, a popular attraction, is a holiday spirit stroll along…
Upgrade Grants Available for Senior Heating Systems
Applications are available for Seniors Save, a program that grants $3,500 to eligible residents to use towards upgrades to their heating systems. Launched in August 2016, 134 heating systems have been replaced in homes all across the City of Boston.…
Opinion
Round ball soaring at Nazzaro Center Once again, the Nazzaro Community Center’s Small Fry Basketball Program has proven to be one of, if not the best basketball leagues in the neighborhood. Under the direction of Manuel Montrond, the league is…
How We’re Working to Replace the North Washington Street Bridge
The North Washington Street Bridge, also known as the Charlestown Bridge, has been an important connector between the North End and Charlestown for more than a century. I’m proud that now, it’s getting the upgrade it deserves. We recently began…
From Our Readers
A Huge Success Dear Editor: St. Agrippina’s membership held its 24th annual Christmas Program for North End children on Sunday December 9th. The program once again, was a huge success! Santa Claus arrived at St. Agrippina’s Chapel via fire engine…
Remember Those Less Fortunate
With Christmas just two weeks away, most of us will be rushing about — either to the stores and malls or on-line — as we do our last-minute holiday shopping in hopes of finding that “perfect” gift for our family…