Month: October 2024
Coletta Zapata schedules hearing to discuss utility work notification
Special to the Regional Review Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata will hold a hearing on Tuesday, October 15, at 2pm in the Iannella Chamber to discuss utility street work coordination, notification, and compliance post-completion of any excavation project impacting…
DePasquale Ventures Cross Street plan supported by NEWRA
By Phil Orlandella A large number of residents and presenters filled the Nazzaro Community Center Hall on North Bennet Street for the September monthly public meeting of the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). The board listened to opinions…
Increase to bpd age limit passed
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 40 to 45. The matter ultimately passed with eleven…
National Park Service invests $1.7 million into Old North Church and Historic Site
The nation’s semiquincentennial – the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in July 2026 – is rapidly approaching. In anticipation of the 250th anniversary of Old North Church’s “two if by sea” lantern signal that famously…
Applications now open for Boston School Committee
Special to the Regional Review Mayor Michelle Wu announced that applications for a four-year term on the Boston School Committee are now being accepted by the Boston School Committee Nominating Panel. The Nominating Panel is a thirteen-member body composed of…
Nempac Soirée honors Stefano Marchese and Collin Yip
It was a gorgeous night of community, music, and funding to support arts access for all in the North End’s most iconic historic parks. The North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) celebrated its 8th Annual Soirée, a fundraiser…
Sumner Tunnel ends overnight weekend closure for repairs
Special to the Times The Sumner Tunnel marked its final full weekend closure as part of the restoration project. The project is now considered substantially complete. The schedule allowed for an additional five weekend closures that would have continued into…
Healey Signs Bill into Law that Criminalizes Sexual Assault by Fraud of a Medical Professional
Special to the Regional Review On Monday, Sept. 23, numerous advocates and officials were present for the ceremonial signing by Gov. Maura Healey of Bill H.4350, An Act criminalizing sexual assault by fraud of a medical professional. This legislation protects…
10/7, One Year Later
The barbaric attack a year ago this week by the Iranian-backed Hamas terrorist group shocked and horrified the world. The brutal slaughter, rape, and torture of 1250 men, women, children, and elderly Israeli citizens, plus another 300 who were taken…