Opinion

 By Phil Orlandella

Captain Fong Retires After 33 Years on the Job

Boston Police Captain Kenneth Fong, Commanding Officer, District A-1 which includes the North End, has decided to retire after 33 years on the force.

Since 2014, Captain Fong has been a valuable public safety asset within the district.

Working closely with neighborhood residents and the business community, his efforts resulted in a low-crime rate each year, especially in the North End.

A true advocate of community policing, Captain Fong managed to secure a hands-on neighborhood relationship, that worked for everyone.

He was recognized and respected throughout his career as totally committed to public safety and community policing.

Inside Dining Back in the North End

North End restaurant owners can now provide take out service, outdoor and indoor dining, and it’s about time.

Eateries, like everyone else in business, have had a tremendous loss of revenue during the pandemic and still they are not out of the situation that could change at any time if COVID-19 returns unexpectedly.

Restaurants are the heart of the community and need to rebound as quickly as possible to avoid bankruptcy or closure.

Inside dining was the shot heard around the North End, loud and clear.

NEAD Sponsors Scholarships

Once again, North End Against Drugs (NEAD) has managed to offer local students’ scholarships and gift cards to purchase supplies.

During a time of a pandemic and all the restrictions imposed, NEAD put its best foot forward organizing an educational and meaningful way to help local students.

NEAD always comes through for the neighborhood.

Conservancy Makes Solid Choices

Two North End residents, Kirsten Hoffman and Conor Finley have been elected by the Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy as new members of the volunteer Board of Directors.

 Based on their positive commitment and pro-active volunteer accomplishments in the community they live in, both parties will be solid assets to the Conservancy’s goal to make The Greenway assessable to all.