Opinion

By Phil Orlandella

Census 2020 is Important to the City

Determining the number of U.S. House of Representatives for each state is set by the U.S. Census. It also establishes the boundaries of local, state and federal legislative districts, and the total amount of funding each state receives and will be distributed to Boston.

Censers are every ten years so it is extremely important for renters, recent immigrants, those who speak little or no English, children under age 5, people with lower incomes or people living in group spaces such as college dorms, residential treatment centers, on nursing homes can be involved in the 2020 Census Campaign.

In Boston, it will be many non-profit agencies conducting outreach programs that will hopefully encourage people to participate.

Enforcement is the key To Driving Bill

Finally, a hands-off while driving bill is in the books in Massachusetts.

Hopefully, the law will go a long way to his preventing roadway accidents and deaths.

The House, Senate and the Governor deserve credit for taking positive action on this measure.

NEAA Christmas Parade Fun for all

Christopher Columbus Park was completely filled with hundreds of local residents and others that turned out for the holiday annual activity that was fun for everyone who participated.

Santa Claus was on hand to meet and greet the children and families that made their way to the park on the waterfront to participate in the 48th seasonal event hosted by the North End Athletic Association (NEAA).

Following Santa’s arrival, a Christmas Parade made its way through the streets of the neighborhood spreading holiday cheer. Even the Grinch would have enjoyed this holiday activity.

Police Public Safety Meeting Held Monthly

North End/Waterfront Public Safety neighborhood meetings are held on a monthly basis at the Nazzaro Community Center by District A-1 Boston Police in an attempt to provide valuable information, suggestions to residents and at the same time gather assistance from residents.

These meetings offer a great opportunity for the community to express opinions and make suggestions related to crime in the neighborhood.

Waiting for a crime to occur is not the way to prevent crime in the neighborhood.

Become a Community Volunteer

Start-off 2020 by volunteering at the many North End non-profit agencies or organizations that’s that service the neighborhood.

Give them a call and they will be happy to explain what their agency performs and what their need for volunteers are.

Volunteering to help out local organizations is one special way of giving something back to the community and it’s a positive experience.

Robyn Reed’s Term on the Conservancy Expires

North End resident and community activists Robyn Reed has stepped down as a Board Member for the Greenway Conservancy as her six-year term expires.

Reed was extremely active as a Board Member focusing on community issues and the welfare of The Greenway.

She was committed to making the public park a major and productive Park of Boston.

Her dedicated services to the Conservancy was a positive one and she will be missed.

Trellis Lighting Rated #1

The Trellis Lighting at Christopher Columbus Park presented by the Friends of the Park through donations and members, was recently rated #1 out of 13 holiday decorations in the City.             This is a great tribute to