Opinion

 By Phil Orlandella

Trellis Lights Up Columbus Park

One of the beautiful holiday attractions in Boston is the Trellis lighting at Christopher Columbus Park in the North End.

Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) have coordinated this special holiday attraction for the 19th consecutive year.

FOCCP should be recognized for putting together this holiday site that has been visited by thousands of people over the years.

The Trellis lighting is one of Boston’s main attractions during the holiday season.

Take a stroll, take your family and tell your friends.

New Mayor Needs to Address Two North End Issues

Newly elected Mayor of Boston, Michele rule, will certainly have her hands full during her term at City Hall.

Many concerns will deal with community issues that need to be resolved as soon as possible.

Like neighborhoods throughout Boston the North End has its share of issues that the Wu Administration needs to tackle.

One issue is the construction of a 140-room hotel on the outskirts of the neighborhood on Cross Street.

Plans call for two first floor restaurants and a roof deck restaurant. Residents have opposed the five-story structure.

Outdoor dining which has been ongoing for two years is still being opposed by residents for numerous reasons since its inception.

While Mayor Wu will have her plate full with many other citywide things of importance, these concerns will or are still impacting the North End deserves some immediate attention.