Month: March 2025
Coletta Zapata Seeks to Reform the Zoning Board of Appeal
Special to the Regional Review Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata (District 1) proposed a home rule petition to modernize and reform the Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) in Boston. This legislation aims to improve transparency, representation, and accountability within…
NEWRA Hosts Four Speakers/No voting Items
By Phil Orlandella The March meeting of the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) chaired by President Cheryl Delgreco, had no voting items, but several speakers presented information pertaining to local issues and events. Niki Stewart, Executive Director Old North Illuminated…
Wu Announces Expansion of Swim Safe program; Applications Now Available
Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu, the City of Boston’s Human Services Cabinet, and Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) announced applications are now open for the latest round of Swim Safe Boston grants to support non-profit organizations…
Friends of the North End South Celebrate 15th Anniversary Reunion
By Phil Orlandella Fifteen years ago, Friends of the North End South, former North End residents who spend some time in the winter in Florida, celebrated the 15th anniversary with a fun filled event in Lake Worth, Florida. The reunion…
North End Resident Thanked for Annual Photographs
By Phil Orlandella North End resident and photographer Matt Conti has been recognized by the Friends of Armenian Heritage Park on the Greenway for his generosity of providing the official photos of the annual reconfiguration of the abstract sculpture at…
News, Notes and Whatever
By Phil Orlandella NEWRA/NEWNC Hold Joint Community Meeting A community meeting has been scheduled by the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) and the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) for residents to learn about Boston’s planning and development initiatives that could…
Wu Appoints Dr. Elsie Taveras to the Role of Chair of the Boston Board of Health
Special to the Regional Review Mayor Michelle Wu has appointed Dr. Elsie Taveras as the new chairperson of the Boston Board of Health and appointed Stan McLaren to fill the Board’s open seat. Dr. Taveras steps into her new role…
BPHC Launches Campaign to Raise Awareness of HIV Treatment Resources
Special to the Regional Review Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) announced the launch of a new campaign, called Let’s Talk HIV Boston, aimed at increasing awareness and reducing HIV-related stigma with a focus on educating the public about the fact…
Boston Parks and Recreation to host Duck Boat Pull to Benefit Youth Sports Programming
Special to the Regional Review The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s first annual Duck Boat Pull is set to take place on Saturday, April 12, at Boston Common. This one-of-a-kind fundraiser, hosted in partnership with Boston Duck Tours, will challenge…