Conservation Law Foundation (CLF), Just Zero, Be the Solution to Pollution, and other members of Plastic Free Mass are calling on legislators to update the state’s beverage container deposit return system (aka Bottle Bill), which remains unchanged from when it…
Month: January 2024
In Brief
Armenian Heritage Park on The Greenway Armenian Heritage Park on The Greenway has been an interesting place to visit and enjoy all the offerings that take place at the site, including educational programs. Friends of the park, in order to…
Angels Returned to Old North Church
Perched on the gallery railing in front of the oldest known American built pipe organ, there are four recently restored hand carved Angelic Figures in the sanctuary of the Old North Church on Salem Street in the North End. High…
Edwards Embarks on Comprehensive Housing Tour To Address Massachusetts’ Unique Challenges
Senator Lydia Edwards recently completed an extensive tour of Nantucket, Hyannis, and Provincetown, hosted by Cape and Islands Senator Cyr, to closely examine the housing challenges facing these areas. Accompanied by local leaders and advocates, the Senator’s tour underscored her…
Construction Update
The Construction Look-Ahead for the North Washington St. project through January 20 is posted. Scheduled Work • Removal of temporary vehicle bridge and pile supports • Demolition of old bridge structure Work Hours • Most work will be done during…
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Never Gave Up
For those of a certain age, it is hard to imagine that 2024 will mark 56 years since the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis while he was standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel…
Replace Belichick? Good Luck With That!
As we are writing this at the beginning of the week, there is rampant speculation that the Patriots are going to fire Bill Belichick, who undeniably is the greatest football coach of all time. Yes, he had a great quarterback…
Opinion
By Phil Orlandella Salvati Receives Well Deserved Award Lifelong North End resident Marie Salvati, a community activist, was recently the recipient of the Fred “Uncle Fred” Carangelo Award presented at the 51st North End Christmas Luncheon. The award started back…