Community Liaison Maria Lanza Will be Missed
Neighborhood service liaison for the North End Maria Lanza has left the city to seek greener pastures.
The North End resident has served the community with class and responsibility, earning her the respect of residents.
She was also in attendance at every neighborhood meeting prepared to respond to issues and concerns related to the North End and assisting in any way she could.
Maria was totally reliable and willing to work with the community to resolve problems or help make programs and events possible in the area.
Maria really cared about the welfare of the North End in every way shape or form.
The City has lost a great employee in the community has lost of valuable ally they could count on.
Domenic’s Restaurant Hosts NEAD Benefit
A great opportunity to help benefit a great community organization, North End Against Drugs (NEAD), when Damien DiPaola hosts a three-course dinner to raise funds for the many programs and events provided to the neighborhood, at his popular restaurant Domenic’s on Salem Street.
This is a terrific cause being held on Monday, Jan. 20 at 54 Salem St.
DiPaola has prepared a top-notch manual for participants.
Eviction Prevention Action Plan has Merit
A new action plan proposed by Mayor Martin Walsh’s Eviction Prevention Task Force is designed to reduce evictions to residents that call Boston their home has merit but challenges as well.
Keeping residents from being evicted, with Boston continuing to grow, could be a monumental task, but with the City’s commitment to ensure residents don’t feel the axe in the name of progress, this plan is a positive outlook.
North End Christmas Fund Luncheon Helps Community
The North End Christmas Luncheon was a festive community function that benefits local families and seniors.
Held every year, the holiday luncheon drew hundreds of participants and was made possible by private and business contributions.
Attendees enjoyed a hearty meal, some giveaways and entertainment.
The luncheon has become a favorite holiday function over numerous years.
Not an Easy Task
Selecting four individuals that have made a difference in the North End neighborhood is not an easy task but a challenge as well. So many can be recognized!
However, the North End Christmas Fund Committee honored four individuals for their ongoing contributions to the neighborhood. All four selections were well deserved. Congratulations to Toni Gilardi, John Fiumara, Sandra Pascucci and Fillipo Frattarolli.