Author: Phil Orlandella

In Brief

North End Girl Friends Event Start thinking about attending the Girl Friends of the North End gathering Sunday, September 28. The annual special event of good old-fashioned fun and many memories of the past will be held at Spinelli’s, Lynnfield,…

In Brief

North End Cares, Inc. Board North End Cares, Inc., formerly North End Against Drugs (NEAD) Board of Directors consist of: President John Pregmon, Vice-President Karen D’Amico, Treasurer Olivia Scimeca, Clerk Maria Lanza. Members: Kathy Carangelo, Frank Ciampa, Mikey “Fudd” Giannasoli,…

Opinion

By Phil Orlandella Corporate Sponsors Help Maintain Columbus Park Corporate sponsors make it possible for the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) to keep the very active community park maintained. Along with membership fees, FOCCP not only keeps the park…

In Brief

Washington Statue Restored/Returned to Old North Church Carved in 1790, the marble bust President George Washington, housed at the Old North Church and Historical Site in the North End has been recently restored to its original beauty. A delicate cleaning…

Successful St. Francis Fundraiser

“A Huge Success,” That’s how the Friends of St. Francis House described the annual fundraiser for the church. “We had a shipment delivered to Saint Francis Hall a few days ago just before Christmas with approximately 23 boxes of stuff,”…