By Patricia Sabbey Once again the Friends of the North End Library are at work. The ongoing book sale is an important source of revenue for the group. The bookcases near the library entrance used for the book sale did…
Month: May 2019
Nazzaro Youth Run 5k Race
By Steven Siciliano On Saturday May 18, the BCYF Nazzaro Center youth program participated in its first 5k race at Playstead field at Franklin Park. Over the past few months, the boys and girls have been training every Monday and…
Community News
4th Annual North End Cornhole Classic The North End’s favorite Sunday Funday is back by popular demand; the 4rd annual Cornhole Classic charity tournament will be held on Sunday – June 9. With all proceeds going to the Geraldine Marshall…
News and Notes
City Infrastructure During National Infrastructure Week, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh and the Public Works Department (PWD) conducted live resurfacing demonstrations to highlight the week of PWD that resurfaced more than 30 miles of roadway each year including the North Washington…
Finally, Some Good News On the Environmental Front
Every few weeks — or even more often, it seems — we learn of some new, looming catastrophe for our planet because of the combined effects of climate change and the degradation of our environment by human activity. Everyone agrees…
Opinion
Trash cleanup day a success Once again, the City of Boston, spearheaded by Neighborhood Services North End Liaison Maria Lanza conducted a very successful community cleanup day for the neighborhood. Many residents armed with shovels, brooms and trash bags made…
Taste of the North End
Dock Square Garage Design Plans Not Accepted by BPDA
A proposal by Lenear Retail Properties to develop on the Dock Square Garage has been placed on hold by the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) basically because of its design, sending plans back to the drawing board. The decision…
Mayor Proposes $1 Million in Renovations for Columbus Park Playground
A proposed $1 million for the renovations of the Christopher Columbus Park Playground has been proposed by Boston Mayor Martin Walsh. Renovations will include a play structure, safety resurfacing, fencing, lighting, furnishing pathway repairs, drainage, signage and green infrastructure to…
FOCCP Holds Elections of Officers
Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) at the non-profit group’s May 14 meeting elected Officers and Directors-at-Large. FOCCP not only helps maintain the well-used park, but it develops many free events and programs for the public to enjoy. Elected: President…