In a New York Climate Week speech, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey announced a plan to ban state agencies from buying single-use plastic bottles. Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) released the following statement in response. “Single-use plastics are a scourge on our…
Month: September 2023
EMS Celebrate New EMTS, Promotions and Cadet Program
Special to the Regional Review Mayor Michelle Wu, along with Boston Public Health Commission Executive Director Dr. Bisola Ojikutu and Boston Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Chief James Hooley, celebrated the graduation of 15 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Recruits and three…
TLCC To Operate Tenant Space on Lovejoy Wharf
Special to the Regional Review The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) have announced the selection of Toussaint Louverture Cultural Center (TLCC) to operate the program space located at 131 Beverly Street on Lovejoy Wharf. The BPDA sought respondents that…
Construction Update
The Construction Look-Ahead for the North Washington ST. Bridge through September 30 is as follows: Scheduled Work • Installation of concrete bridge barriers and sidewalks • Off-bridge utility work and cutover to permanent bridge • Off-bridge approach barrier and curb…
The Friends of the North End Celebrate Another Reunion
By Victor Passacantillli On Saturday, September 16, the Friends of the North End celebrated its 51st annual reunion. 130 boyhood friends met to dine and reminisce about growing up in their cherished North End. The Capri Room at Spinelli’s in…
Changes to Marketing and Leasing Processes for IDP Housing Units
Special to the Regional Review The City of Boston announced a series of changes aimed at simplifying and adding transparency to the process of marketing and leasing up income-restricted housing produced through the Inclusionary Development Policy (IDP) program. This spring,…
Passengers Urged To Plan Ahead As Detours Expected at Logan
Special to the Regional Review Due to ongoing roadway work that will impact passengers using Terminals B, C and E roadways, the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is urging departing passengers to plan for extra time if driving to the airport…
Get Your COVID-19 Booster Shots
While we would all love to leave COVID-19 in the rearview mirror, the stark reality is that the virus is still circulating among us, with the elderly and persons with compromised immune systems the most vulnerable to becoming seriously ill…
Mitt Could Have Been A Great President
The announcement this week by Utah Senator Mitt Romney that he will not seek re-election in 2024 leaves a void not only in the Republican party, but on our national political scene. When Mitt Romney was our governor, he showed…
Letters to the Editor
NEW Health’s North End Site Is Open Dear North End Patients and Community Members, We know you’ve seen the scaffolding outside our building since the summer – but we want to ensure you that NEW Health’s North End site is…