Month: October 2021
North End, City Kick Off Early Voting for November’s Municipal Election
North End voters had the opportunity to vote early for the Nov. 2 Municipal Election over the weekend and voters here can continue to vote at City Hall until Friday or utilize early voting drop boxes across the city until…
NEWRA Clearly Opposes Cross Street Hotel
Additional opposition has been expressed for a proposal by Cross Street Ventures, LLC to construct a five-story, 140 room boutique hotel in the North End. The North End/Waterfront Residence’ Association (NEWRA) at its annual meeting voted unanimously to send a…
North End Outdoor Dining Committee Schedules Meeting
Although other restaurants will remain open to provide outdoor dining, North End restaurants will shut down service on November 1. The earlier closure is, according to the city, is for planned construction, parking, traffic and other reasons. Current conditions and…
NEWNC Supports Two Proposals
Two proposals before the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) were approved 7-0, while there was no action taken on the Cross Street Hotel proposal which was labeled as an informational item. Approved was an application for variance relating to 114…
In Brief
NEAA Supports NEMPAC’s “Next Act†Robert “Ted†Tomasone, chair of the North End Athletic Association (NEAA) recently presented North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) a generous contribution in support of its “Next Act†Capital Campaign, according to Sheri…
Parks Department Completes First Street Tree: Inventory as Part of City’s Urban Forest Plan
Earlier this year, the City of Boston launched its first ever Urban Forest Plan with the hope it will help the city prioritize, preserve, and grow the tree canopy throughout Boston for decades to come. “The Boston Urban Forest Plan…
North End Athletic Association (NEAA) Donates to NEMPAC
Last week, Robert ‘Ted’ Tomasone, chairman of the North End Athletic Association (NEAA) presented the North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) with a generous contribution in support of their “Next Act†Capital Campaign. The campaign, which began just…
Dr. Awab Ali Ibrahim Named to Project Bread’s Board of Directors
Project Bread, the state’s leading anti-hunger organization spearheading Massachusetts’ COVID-19 hunger relief efforts, is pleased to welcome Dr. Awab Ali Ibrahim, a pediatric gastroenterology fellow at Mass General Hospital, to the nonprofit’s Board of Directors. Project Bread’s Board of Directors…
Halloween Checklist Includes, Candy, Costume, Designated Driver
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is urging everyone to make a plan for a designated driver before Halloween weekend begins. MADD is concerned anytime a holiday falls on a weekend when the risk of drunk driving deaths and injuries is…