In the classic 1967 movie, the Graduate, Dustin Hoffman’s character, Benjamin Braddock, a recent college graduate, is taken aside by a family friend at his graduation party, who says to him, “Ben, I just have one word of advice for…
Month: May 2024
Opinion
By Phil Orlandella Drivers Should Plan Ahead for Tunnel Closure The upcoming closure of the Sumner Tunnel for a month starting August 5 calls for smart drivers to develop a plan to get from here to there is a wise…
Cutillo Park Completion Scheduled for Late Spring To Early Summer
The long-awaited opening of the refurbish Cutillo Park on Stillman Street (weather permitting) is expected to occur late spring or early summer according to the Boston Parks and Recreation Department. Listed below is a general construction update that has been…
Coletta Holds Hearing on Proposed Legislation Of Property Tax Classification
Special to the Regional Review Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta (District 1) chaired a Government Operations committee hearing to discuss a petition for a special law regarding property tax classification in the City of Boston. This Home Rule Petition was…
House Passes Bill To Remove Outdated and Offensive Terms
Special to the Regional Review The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed two bills that update the Massachusetts General Laws by removing out-of-date and offensive terms related to persons with disabilities, and by renaming the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) as MassAbility.…
Brian Swett Announced As the City of Boston’s Chief Climate Officer
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the appointment of Brian Swett as the City of Boston’s Chief Climate Officer, leading the Environment, Energy and Open Space (EEOS) Cabinet. This Cabinet is currently overseen by Reverend Mariama White-Hammond who will be transitioning out…
News, Notes and Whatever?
NEWRA Committee Reviews Two Requests Two requests, a beer and wine license transfer and a varience for a common roof deck, were on the April 23 North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association’s Zoning and Licensing public meeting at 7pm. Being held at…
NEW Health Hosts Viva la Bocce
NEW Health is excited to start a new tradition for the North End neighborhood “Viva la Bocce.” This fundraiser, Saturday, May 4, at 12 p.m. at Langone Park, is a fun-filled day of friendly competition, meeting your neighbors, and celebrating…
Council Members Hear From Rat Control Consultant
In a scene in a Three Stooges film, a patient in a mental health hospital, pointing to a button-hole on his shirt, tells the Stooges, “I’ve seen rats come out of that hole!“ and everyone in the audience laughed. Well, the…
Seeing Rats? Tips for Controlling Them
The New York State Department of Health has issued the following tips on controlling rats: Controlling the Rat – A Community Effort Rats like to live where people live. They quickly adjust to the neighborhood. Rats can thrive on just…