A $3.49 billion City of Boston 2020 (FY 20) budget submitted by Mayor Martin Walsh has been approved by the Boston City Council. The budget reflects a $170 million increase over last year, upholding the City’s record of proactive fiscal…
Author: Phil Orlandella
North End Parks Renovation Underway
Construction by the Boston Parks Department to renovate Puopolo Park and Langone Field is currently underway. This is the beginning of the City’s plans to make the area between the skating rink and the pool better places to enjoy. Eventually,…
In Brief
Cornhole Benefit Classic held Ways and Means Chair Rep. Aaron Michlewitz hosted another successful Cornhole Classic (fourth annual) in the North End benefiting the Geraldine Marshall Scholarship Fund and the North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC). Held on…
News and Notes
MBTA Stations to Be Improved Nearly $30 million has been allocated for improvement to for major MBTA stations. Downtown Crossing, State, Haymarket and North Station, which experiences the highest passenger volumes of any other in the T system, will undergo…
Opinion
NEMPAC New Location is Music to the Ears A potential new site is in the making for the North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) if all the cards fall in place. The popular neighborhood, non-profit organization, is tentatively…
NEAA All-Star Game Fills the Stands at Langone Field
It was daylight when the 2019 North End Athletic Association (NEAA) 2019 Major-League All-Star Game began at Langone Field. The game carried into extra innings under the lights. The John “DA” DeAmato team beat the Rocky Rossi team 10-5 in…
North End Projects Receiving Fair Share of Capital Budget
At ceremonies to announce the completion of millions in improvements to the Paul Revere Mall (Prado) and the North End, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh told residents that a $2.78 billion and capital investment that will be used over the next…
NEWNC Votes Against New Salem Street Five-Story Addition
There was only one voting item on the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) agenda and the election of officers. By an overwhelming 8-1 vote, the Council opposed the request by 97 Salem St. Trust to erect five stories to the…
NSC Seniors Travel To Rockport
It was a chilly day, but the ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NSC) seniors had a fun filled day on their annual trip to Rockport. Accompanied by NSC staff and volunteers, nearly three dozen local seniors jumped on…
NEAA Enters Two Teams In The Mayor’s Cup
Two North End Athletic Association (NEAA) baseball teams have been entered into the Mayor’s Cup baseball tournament which will be held in July. A 10 and under and a 12 and under team will compete in the citywide classic that…