Community News

Independence Day for Children

An early celebration of America’s Independence Day for Children has been scheduled by the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park.

The celebration is scheduled for Sunday, June 26 and is free and open to the public starting at 12 noon until 2:30 PM.

Heritage Park Walking Wellness

American Heritage Park on The Greenway will conduct a series of Walking Wellness events on Sunday, June 13 at 2 PM, Sunday, July 11 at 2 PM and Sunday, August first at 2 PM.

RSVP at [email protected].

Youth Programs at Center

Several youth programs have been created at the Nazzaro Community Center on North Bennet Street. For a listing call 617-635-5166.

Friends Annual Reunion

Friends of the North End will hold its 49th annual reunion on Saturday, October 9 at the Sons of Italy Hall in Winchester. For details call 617-293-6173.

NEAA All Star Game

The North End Athletic Association (NEAA) All-Star Little League (Majors) game will be played on Saturday, Jun

e 26 at approximately 7 PM.

NEWNC Monthly Meeting

The next North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) virtual monthly meeting will be held on Monday, June 14 at 7 PM.

NEWRA Monthly Meeting

The next North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, July 8 at 7 PM.

Registry Continues Services

The Registry of Motor Vehicles customers will continue to be served by appointment only at open service centers. For details visit www.mass.gov/rmv.

FOCCP Membership Drive

Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) have mailed 375 people to renew our applied for new membership in the non-profit neighborhood organization. Email [email protected] for details.

NEAA Soccer Registration

Soccer registration is underway for North End youth. The fall program will be held by the North End Athletic Association (NEAA).

For more information contact John Romano [email protected].

Cutillo Park Renovations

Plans are ongoing for the renovation of Cutillo Park located between Morton and Stillman Streets.

Nazzaro Center Programs

Boston Center for Youth (BCFY), Nazzaro Community Center has started some in-person programs for ages 6-18.

For details call 617-635-5166 or visit Boston.gov/BCFY-Registration.

Friends of Armenian Park

A Labyrinth Walking Wellness event scheduled for Sunday, June 13, at 2 p.m.

City Hall Adds Another Open Day

Boston City Hall is open to the public by appointment only for a fourth day each week. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Large Scale Photo Display

The Boston Camera Club has created 88 large-scale photographs that are being displayed in a series along an entire city block at Fan Pier at the Public Green in Boston’s Seaport District. Free and open to the public through November 2021.

Mayor’s Garden Contest

Boston Parks and Recreation Department has organized the 25th Mayor’s Garden Club Contest.

Deadline is Wednesday, July 8 at 11:59 p.m. To register email [email protected].

Mayor’s Youth Council

Applications are available for teens to apply for membership in the Mayor’s Youth Council. Deadline is Sunday, July 18.

Tunnel Closures

Work by MassDOT for the full restoration of the Summer Tunnel will begin with weekend closures in the spring of 2022 and prolonged disclosures in 2023.

Boston’s Food Program

Boston’s Food Access Program for 2021-2022 has been generate to help better serve the needs in the City. For more details call City Hall.

FOCCP Gardening Times

Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) has started it’s a group gardening times, holding sessions twice weekly on Sundays 9:30 to 11 a.m. and Wednesdays 8 to 9:30 a.m. For details email [email protected].

COVID 19 Testing

NEW Health, 332 Hanover Street is testing for Covid 19 on Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Enter on North Bennet Street side. Must make an appointment by calling 617-643-8000.

Free Online Events

The Boston Public Library (BPL) is offering free online events. For details call 617-536-5400.

Street Cleaning Underway

Street cleaning in the North End has started and will be enforced by ticketing and subject to towing.

Expired inspection stickers and vehicle registration will also be enforced.

Free Tax Help

Residents that earn $57,000 or less per year can receive free tax assistance preparation through the Boston Tax Help Coalition.

 Qualified residents must call 311 or visit www.bostontaxhelp.org for appointment.

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