Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta introduced a hearing order, co-sponsored by At-large City Councilor Michael Flaherty with Councilor Liz Breadon of Allston and Brighton, to discuss the digitization and tracking of parking regulations in the City of Boston. “Every year…
Month: April 2023
FOCCP/North End Library Participating in One Boston Day
Local organizations are being asked by Boston Mayor Michele Wu to create events and experiences relating to the 10th anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing. Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) has responded and will conduct a day of kindness…
News in Brief
NEAA Baseball Opening Day April 29 In anticipation of having another terrific baseball season (2023) at both neighborhood parks, the North End Atlantic Association (NEAA) will conduct an opening-day ceremony on Saturday, April 29. During the course of the day,…
Chief Jemison Welcomes New Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Luis Frias
Chief of Planning Arthur Jemison announced the hiring of Luis R. Frias II as the new Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) for the Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA). Frias will serve as a member of the Agency’s…
Flamingo Restaurant Concerns Expressed by Residents
At tonight’s, April 13, monthly North End/Waterfront Resident’s Association (NEWRA) meeting starting at 6:30 PM at the Nazzaro Community Center on North Bennet Street, will address numerous complaints levied at the Flamingo Restaurant, 266 Commercial Street. Owners Jairo Dominque and…
Wu to Open Swan Boats on April 15
Mayor Michelle Wu, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, and the Paget family will host the first ride of the season on the popular Boston Swan Boats as they open at the Boston Public Garden lagoon on Saturday, April 15,…
In Brief
Noted Historian/Book Author at Library Sponsored by the Friends of the North End Library through funds generated by its continuing book sale from the shelves in the back section of the building, noted historian and best-selling book author, Stephen Puleo will…
Harvard Travellers Club Hosts Worldwide BirderNoah Stryker at Its Annual Meeting on May 16
The Harvard Travellers Club is pleased to conclude its 2022-2023 season with a presentation from world birder, Noah Strycker. In 2015, he set a record for a worldwide Big Year of birding, seeing 6,042 of the world’s estimated 10,365 bird…
Mayor Wu Announces Grant for Services to Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
Mayor Michelle Wu last week announced the City of Boston has received more than $42 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support nonprofit organizations providing services to individuals experiencing homelessness. This award represents the…
Reflections on Mel King
By Marianne Salza Social activist Melvin Herbert King (October 20, 1928-March 29, 2023) believed in the power of unity. His emphasis on compassion, respect, and inclusivity strengthened families, neighborhoods and political institutions throughout Boston. “In the 130-year history of United…