Last week District 1 City Councilor Lydia Edwards announced she has hired Jeffries Point resident Jesse Purvis as her new Director of Policy and Communications. Purvis joins Edwards’s office after successfully graduating from UMass Law where he served as a…
Month: June 2020
Rep. Livingstone and Councilor Bok Help Transform St. Joseph’s Church into City Meal Site
Through the efforts of State Rep. Jay Livingstone and City Councilor Kenzie Bok, St. Joseph’s Church in the West End is now serving as an official City of Boston meal site. Beginning Tuesday, May 26, the city started delivering pre-pared…
Community News
New Park Rules New state rules and regulations for the usage of the North End Dog Park located in DeFilippo Park, adjacent to Snow Hill and Prince Streets, are hung on the entry gates and within the park, according to…
Most of the Protesters Are Not Looters
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government…
Guest Op-Ed: The May 31 Protests in the City of Boston
By Councilor Michael Flaherty On Monday morning Bostonians woke up to a City destroyed by the actions of those who took over and desecrated an otherwise peaceful and meaningful protest with acts of violence and destruction. Their actions are unacceptable,…
Guest Op-Ed: The Boston Reopen Fund Is Helping Small Businesses Open Their Doors While Keeping Our Community Safe
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the health and safety of the people of Boston has been my top priority. As our city and our state begin a gradual reopening process, based on clear…
Opinion
By Phil Orlandella Lack of Candidates Cancel NEWNC Election Lack of enough candidates (7) caused the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) to cancel their 2020 election. This is the third consecutive community election that felt through the cracks for lack…