By Dr. Glenn Mollette America has been through a tough time. A national election separated friends and family, divided churches and took over our media. We’ve been intoxicated with poisonous rhetoric and toxic street gatherings that led to more division, injuries…
Month: November 2021
Veterans Day Parade
Trellis Lighting Set for Nov. 22
The City of Boston, the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park, and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will host the annual holiday lighting of the signature trellis at Christopher Columbus Park in the North End on Monday, November 22, beginning…
City Seeking Applicants to Improve Alternative Policing Pilot Programs
Since October the city has dispatched co-responders in District A-1 as part of a pilot program to better address mental health crisis calls. This form of co-response and alternative response deploys teams of Emergency Medical Technicians and mental health workers…
Fire Commissioner Declares Outdoor Dining-Extremely Hazardous
For years and years North End restaurants have drawn thousands upon thousands of visitors to the square-mile community, then the Covid-19 pandemic changed everything for the worse. Some restaurants were forced to close their doors for good or a temporary…
Michelle Wu Tops Anissa Essaibi George to Become Next Mayor of Boston: North End Overwhelmingly Supports Wu’s Candidacy
In a historic election where two female candidates of color squared off for the first time for the Boston Mayoral seat, Michelle Wu edged out Anissa Essaibi George during last Tuesday’s election to become the first woman elected Mayor in…
In Brief
NEWNC Monthly Meeting Held Several items of interest were presented at the November 8 North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) monthly meeting. An informational presentation related to a proposal for the building of an additional three story at Faneuil Hall Marketplace.…
New Coastal Zoning Overlay District in Effect: Development Projects Around North End’s Waterfront Will Require New Standards for Building
Late last month, Acting Mayor Kim Janey signed a new Coastal Zoning Overlay District into effect requiring new development in North End and other Boston coastal neighborhoods to take additional steps to limit the damage and displacement related to the…
North End, Surrounding Area’s COVID Cases Increase
After decreasing 17 percent two weeks ago, the North End and surrounding area’s COVID weekly positive test rate increased last week. According to the weekly report released Monday by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC),1,925 North End, Beacon Hill, Back…
Ghosts in the Museum: The Leverett Street Jail
By Marianne Salza The eclectic West End was uniquely known for its Urban Renewal, influential residents, and abolitionists. The culturally diverse neighborhood was home to African, Irish, Eastern European, Italian, Greek, Asian, and Albanian immigrants. It was also infamous for…