Boston area offers wide range of school offerings for kids of all ages By Dan Murphy A new academic year is just getting underway, but it’s already time for parents and guardians to begin thinking about options for next year,…
Month: September 2020
What’s the Catch? Daily Catch Expansion Supported by NEWNC
A proposal by the owner of the Daily Catch, 65-69 Atlantic Avenue, to expand the restaurant into the adjacent 650 square foot area, formerly occupied by a laser studio, was supported 9-0 by the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC, according…
Daily Catch Expansion Opposed by NEWRA
An expansion proposal by the owner of the Daily Catch located at 65-69 Atlantic Avenue was recently opposed (3-15) by the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). Owner Maria Freddura has proposed expansion of the eatery into the adjacent 650 square…
Two North End Businesses Hold Collection Drives
Two North End Businesses Locale Boston and Heart and Sole located on Hanover Street held successful donation drives benefiting HELPIS, a non-profit organization that provides needed assistance to numerous people and agencies. During these current times of a health crisis,…
Greenway Conservancy Announces Public Artwork, Lantern Stories by Boston Artist Yu-wen Wu
The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy announced the in stallation of a new artwork by Boston-based arti st Yu-Wen Wu. Wu’s Lantern Stories , inspired by more than a year of community engagement, will be on display this fall in Auntie…
In Brief
NEWRA opposes digital Bill Boards Lighting up the neighborhood with digital billboards is not a bright idea, according to the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). The largest community organization has opposed the idea of changing a city ordinance that would…
COVID-19 Update for North End
The COVID-19 infection rate in North End and surrounding neighborhoods has increased 4.6 percent in one week according to the latest city statistics. According to the latest data released by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) on Friday the North…
Time is Running Out to Participate in the U.S. 2020 Census
With the help of local organizations and volunteers the City of Boston is making a final push to get an accurate census count ahead of the Sept. 30 deadline. “This once-in-a-decade opportunity will determine the amount of elected representatives Boston…
Galleria Umberto’s #25 in the US on Best Pizza List
An online food magazine has once again told America what North Enders have known for decades—a slice of Galleria Umberto’s Pizza is one of the best slices of pizzas in the U.S. In the Daily Meal’s annual ‘101 Best Pizzas…
Community News
NEWRA Meeting The North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, October 10. Time and other information will be announced. NEWNC Meeting The next North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) monthly meeting will be held on Monday,…