Opinion

By Phil Orlandella

Maria Stella Gulla Retiring

After 25 years of positive service, Executive Director Maria Stella Gulla will be leaving the ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NSC) on January 28.

Maria has been a dedicated and valuable leader at the Center. She was totally committed to providing much needed services and assistance to local seniors and many other residents.

Maria, along with her capable staff, made the Center a viable place for people to gather and participate in the many outstanding programs and events offered at the Center, which is a popular place to be.

Maria’s expertise and caring personality made the Center a terrific place for residents to enjoy and receive needed assistance, especially during the holiday seasons.

She will be solely missed!

D’Amico Named Community Liaison

North End resident Caira D’Amico has been named by the City of Boston Neighborhood Service Department as the new liaison for the North End, West End and Waterfront, replacing John Romano, Jr.

Caira is very knowledgeable of the issues and concerns that exist in the neighborhoods she represents.

She will make a good go-between the city and communities.

Early NEAA Baseball Registration

Conducting a baseball registration during the cold winter months is not unusual as one would think.

That’s because a registration is currently underway by the North End Athletic Association (NEAA) for the many baseball programs they offer for just about all ages.

The NEAA wants to get a good start in order to plan and schedule baseball programs as early as possible.

A registration deadline has been established for March 1, 2022. Registration forms are available on NEAABaseball.org.

Last season, some programs had a waiting list so register early.