Friends of the North End Library recently wished Jennifer Hawes, head librarian, a fond farewell as she left for her new post at the Roslindale library. “Jennifer will be greatly missed,†according to the Friends. “She is an energetic, thoughtful…
Month: December 2021
Armenian Sculpture Reconfigured Each Year
Reconfiguration of the Abstract Sculpture at Armenian Park on The Greenway in Boston’s North End, with innovative design features of abstract sculpture is reconfigured each year since 2012. The Abstract Sculpture is a split rhomboid dodecahedron made of stainless steel…
North End, Surrounding Area’s COVID Cases Decrease
Just as expected and like health officials warned, the city’s weekly COVID positive test rate exploded last week with the majority of new cases most likely traced back to the Thanksgiving Holiday where many gathered indoors maskless with friends and…
Community Sing Event Brings Back NEMPAC’s Traditional Holiday Concert
After a Covid19-related hiatus, the Community Sing event will bring back the North End Music & Performing Arts Center’s (NEMAPC) traditional Holiday concert that includes the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s Messiah. NEMAPC Marketing and Communications Manager Ingo Madel said the…
News In Brief
Omicron Variant Detected in Massachusetts The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced that genetic sequencing has identified the COVID-19 Omicron variant for the first time in a case in Massachusetts. The individual is a female in her 20s…
In Brief
NEWRA Public Meeting Dec. 9 Two presentations will be made at tonight’s (Dec. 9) North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) monthly public meeting (Zoom) at 7 PM. Bill Caulder and the development team from the Cross Street Boutique Hotel will provide…
Wu Proposes New Pilot Program to Advance Equity in Procurement
Mayor Michelle Wu last week filed an order with the City Council to create an equity in procurement pilot program through June 30, 2022. This order will allow the City of Boston to designate up to 6 city contracts for…
State Supports Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Sites
The Baker-Polito Administration announced the deployment of three state supported mobile units for monoclonal antibody treatment for high-risk individuals who have been exposed to or have COVID-19. These new clinics have the capacity to treat a combined 500 patients per…
Community News
COVID 19/Flu Shots Available Once again, the public is being bombarded with Covid 19 warnings coupled with flu precautions suggesting a third shot for Covid 19 and the usual yearly flu shot. Call the local health center for additional information.…
St. Leonard Church of Port Maurice Holiday Schedule
The St. Leonard Church of Port Maurice on 320 Hanover Street, posts the following holiday events: Second Week of advent December 7- 5:00pm Advent with Mary Mass, Rosary and meeting with Ivan Immaculate Conception December 8- 7:00 pm Mass December…