Problems at North End construction site warrant an investigation Based on all the negative occurrences that have taken place at the construction site at 190-190A Salem Street and 4 Snelling Street in the North End, the City of Boston should…
Month: September 2024
Guest Op-Ed: Columbus Day was intended to encourage greater acceptance of Immigrants
By Basil M. Russo and Tom Damigella The story of why in 1892 America began to celebrate Columbus Day, which subsequently led to the creation of more than 100 Columbus statues throughout our country, is a tragic example of the…
Columbus Statue sailing to Peace Garden
?Four years ago (2020) , the statue of Christopher Columbus was spray-painted and its head severed by a group claiming Columbus was involved with slavery, and demanded the statue be removed from Columbus Park in the North End. The statue…
Explore Bay State’s skeletons beneath Old North Church
Special to the Regional Review Massachusetts is the hub of haunted happenings centered around tales of old Revolutionary War heroes, the Salem Witch Trials, paranormal activity, and so much more. But, perhaps one of the lesser-known attractions with arguably the…
Coletta Zapata supports increase to Bpd age limit, will address police shortage
Special to the Regional Review Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata sponsored a Home Rule Petition that would increase the maximum age requirement for entrance to the Boston Police Academy from forty to forty-five. The matter ultimately passed with eleven…
Open alcohol consumption Zone includes North End
Open alcohol consumption, like it’s legally in place on the Las Vegas Strip and the French Quarter in New Orleans, is being considered for several Boston sites, including the North End. The idea was the focus of a…
News, Notes and Whatever
Johnny Paolo Tournament Rescheduled Due to weather concerns, the Johnny Paolo annual Bocce Tournament was canceled. However, the popular community event has been rescheduled by his daughter Linda Lopriore to Sunday, September 22 at Langone Park on Commercial…
Fire Department cites contractor for blocking emergency access at Snelling Place
On several occasions according to abutters, the secondary emergency egress at 4 Snelling Place has been blocked by the general contractor, Anthony Bellanti, creating a safety problem. Reportedly, the contractor has been dumping trash and other debris illegally…
State Health Officials announce additional human cases of West Nile Virus
Special to the Regional Review The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has announced three additional human cases of West Nile virus (WNV). All three individuals are in their 60s. One is a woman who was exposed in southern Bristol…
Applications are open for Spooky Streets Grant
Special to the Regional Review Mayor Michelle Wu and the Community Engagement Cabinet’s Office of Civic Organizing have announced applications are now open for the Spooky Streets Grant Program. This funding builds on the Mayor’s efforts to create a fun…