Opinion

By Phil Orlandella

Residents Need To Work With Hotel

The challenge to stop a hotel from being developed on Cross Street in the North End did not need to occur.

Reality has set in and a hotel is coming in the near future.

Residents now need to make sure of many things when construction starts, like any changes, construction starting and stopping times, noise, dust, debris and safety.

Working with the City and developer would be a good idea to lessen some of the problems that could occur when things start.

North End Library Could Use Some Volunteers

Friends of the North End Library are paving the way to create bigger and better programming for the residents of the community, for all ages.

While there are many activities already going on at the library, The Friends, are continuously contemplating more events for library members and their families.

One of the goals is to acquire more membership and volunteers to assist library staff with ongoing programs for youth, adults and seniors.

Volunteering in the neighborhood is a noble task that helps make things happen in a positive manner for everyone.

Hands-On Public Meetings Got the Job Done

Conducting hands on community meetings at public facilities is without question more effective than virtual communications.

They offer more opportunities for residents to attend and present their personal opinions and concerns relating to projects that directly affect the neighborhood and relaying the message to City Hall and the State.

Tackling issues is a public forum, face to face is the only way to obtain the pulse of the community on a first-hand basis, it also allows more residents to get involved, especially seniors.

Cutillo Park Renovations Started

There has been many distractions and delays relating to the renovations of Cutillo Park in the North End, but construction has already started at the park with fencing cutting off access during construction that will reportedly finish next summer.

It took some time to finally get the project rolling but the end results will make up for the delay. The Cutillo Park Committee never gave up and continued to work with the Boston Parks Department to make the park usable for the community.