The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) unveiled a new, bold agenda to reduce carbon emissions across all facilities and become Net Zero by 2031, coinciding with the Authority’s 75th anniversary. The Roadmap to Net Zero focuses on 100% of the greenhouse…
Month: March 2022
North Washington Street Bridge Construction Look-Ahead to April 2
This is a brief overview of construction operations and impacts for the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project. MassDOT will provide additional notices as needed for high-impact work and changes to traffic configurations beyond those described below. Scheduled Work •…
Renovations at Old North Church Expected to Completes Shortly
Renovations at the Old North Church and Historic site are expected to be completed this year, 2022. The church is undertaking several capital projects to ensure the longevity of the iconic site and improve the visitor experience. The Washington Garden…
Area Restaurants Are Serving Easter Celebration Specials
From Cape Cod to Cambridge, some of the area’s top restaurants are serving up egg-cellent dining options for celebrating Easter this year. Please see below for delicious holiday offerings from Grill 23 & Bar, Bistro du Midi, Harvest, The Banks…
Spring Is in the Air For All the Senses
This past Sunday marked the vernal equinox, also known as the beginning of astrological spring. It’s one of the two days of the year — the other being the fall equinox — when day and night are roughly equal in…
What Will We Do If (When) Putin Uses a Nuclear Weapon?
With the news that Putin’s Russian army at best is facing a stalemate in Ukraine, the odds that Putin might use a so-called tactical nuclear weapon are increasing daily. The thing about autocrats is this: Just when you think they’ve…
Guest Op-Ed: Utility Bills, Gasoline Prices and Ukraine
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Most of us simply want peace in our lives, nation and world. We enjoy resting in a warm or cool house, with something to eat, free from worry and stress. Peace is not always easy. This…
Letter to the Editor
Update the Bottle Bill to Curb Waste and Litter To the Editor, Living in the North End, it’s practically impossible to step out your front door without tripping on a ‘nip’ bottle that someone’s thrown in the street. Beverage container…
Obituaries 03-24-2022
Anthony “Tony†Gerald Carifio February 11, 1938 – March 13, 2022 Anthony “Tony†G. Carifio. a lifelong resident of Boston’s North End, passed away on March 13. Tony retired after working over 30 years for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bureau of State…