Photos from many years of the North End Against Drugs (NEAD) annual North End Family Pride Week events are currently available for viewing at the North End Library, 25 Parmenter St. “Over 1,100 photos for many years of the highly…
Author: Phil Orlandella
BPDA will Soon Decide on Dock Square Proposal
Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA), formerly the BRA, has held a public meeting (Jan.28) at City Hall to address the Planned Development Area (PDA) filed in association with the Dock Square Garage proposed development. Lenear Retail Properties, LLC has…
Little Tykes Summer Day Camp Registration Underway at Nazzaro Center
As soon as school vacation ended, the Nazzaro Community Center started preparing for the 2019 Summer Camp- Little Tykes Camp for children 6-12 years of age, according to Administrative Coordinator Stephen Siciliano. Actually, the registration process is underway, allowing families…
News and Notes
Perfect AAA Boston Ratings Boston has maintained its perfect AAA bond ratings, signed by Moody’s Investor and SAP Global Ratings. The City has kept its ratings from both agencies since 2014, five years. “In Boston we’re committed to building a…
In Brief
FOCCP Schedule of Events, Activities and Monthly Meetings Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) have coordinated a full schedule of fun filled events and activities through the summer months and beyond. Starting with an Independence Day Celebration on June 29.…
Opinion
Carmine Guarino a true community activist Life-long North End resident and community activist, Carmine Guarino has joined Brookline Bank’s Retail Banking Division as a Senior Vice-President of the Greater Boston Market. He is involved in several community non-profit organizations including…
NSC Assists Casa Maria Flood Victims
Casa Maria Apartments in the North End experienced not one, but two floods in the building, apparently caused by frozen pipes bursting affecting 40 residents. The ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NSC), following the emergency stepped up to…
NEWNC Supports Cross/Salem Street Chase Bank
A new Chase Bank may be in the cards for the North End at the corner of Cross and Salem Streets, according to John Pregmon President of the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC). The Council unanimously voted to support Chase…
Rep. Michlewitz Addresses NEWRA
State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz (North End) received an ovation from the many residents at the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) monthly meeting when it was announced that House Speaker Robert DiLeo has appointed him as Chairman of the House Ways…
Opinion
NSC steps to the plate When some serious flooding took place at the Casa Maria Apartments, the local North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NSC) jumped right into action. NSC staff visited the residents bearing all kinds of food to…