As this is being written, a huge Russian Army is standing ready and poised, at the whim of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, to invade the nation of Ukraine, potentially bringing death and devastation to Europe on a scale not seen…
Month: February 2022
Letters to the Editor
Please Help To the Editor, Last year, a day before he left office, Mayor Walsh proclaimed March 26, 2021 to be Leonard Nimoy Day in Boston. The campaign to create a lasting Memorial to our Native Son born in the…
Obituaries 02-24-2022
Pasquale R. “Patsy†Reppucci Of the North End Pasquale R. “Patsy†Reppucci, age 81, of Medford passed away on Sunday, February 20, at Massachusetts General Hospital of Boston. Born and raised in Boston’s North End, he was the son of…
BPS Superintendent Cassellius Will Leave at the End of the School Year
In May 2019 the Boston Public School Committee voted 5-2 to appoint Minnesoata’s former Commissioner of Education Dr. Brenda Cassellius as BPS’s new school superintendent. At the time Cassellius beat out two other finalists, Oscar Santos, Head of School for…
City Council Candidates Introduce Themselves at Community Meeting
The two candidates vying for the District 1 City Council seat stopped by a community meeting in the district Monday night to introduce themselves to voters. First up was candidate Tania Del Rio who recently served as the city’s director…
Boston Elected Officials of Color Condemn Hate Directed at Mayor Wu
There’s a fine line between freedom of speech where one’s opinion is expressed during a peaceful protest and using hateful and inflammatory language to express one’s views. Since implementing the city’s vaccine mandate for all indoor venues in boston Mayor…
NEMPAC to Hold Free Valentine’s Day Concert Sunday
On Sunday the North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) will hold a free Valentine’s Day concert on Sunday Feb 13 at St. Leonard’s Church. “NEMPAC is delighted to have our annual favorite, “Amoreâ€, return this season to our…
NEWRA February Agenda Has Two Voting Items
The North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) agenda includes a change of occupancy and a 2 a.m. full liquor license at its Thursday, February 10 public zoom meeting scheduled for 7 p.m.. Greg McCarthy, the developer of 166 Salem Street is…
Hanover, Salem Streets Changes on NEWNC Agenda
The North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) will discuss and vote on two agenda items at the Council’s Monday, February 14, monthly meeting. Hamel Properties LLC seeks to change the existing conditional use permit at 227 Hanover Street allowing a small…
Pressley Introduces Bill to Bolster Mental Health Resources for Children and Families
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), alongside Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) and Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06), introduced legislation aimed at boosting and expanding mental health services for low-income children and families. The Early Childhood Mental Health Support Act (H.R. 6509) would require…