Since 1992, the percentage of screened children with elevated levels of lead in their blood has declined 98 percent, according to the Mass Department of Health. However, it is important that parents of small children have annual checkups scheduled at…
Author: Phil Orlandella
Enchanted Trolley Tour and Tree Lighting at Prado Set for Dec. 8
One of the most attended holiday events in the North End is Mayor Martin Walsh’s Enchanted Trolley Tour and Tree Lighting held at the Paul Revere Mall (Prado) each season. This year the popular event will take place on Sunday,…
In Brief
RUFF Supports Animal Rescue League Drive This year, RUFF has chosen The Animal Rescue League of Boston as the organization to collect donations for during the month of November. RUFF has participated with PolkaDog Bakery on Salem Street North End…
News and Notes
Boston’s First Youth Poet Laureate A partnership between the City of Boston, Boston Public Library, Urban World MassLeap and 826 Boston has made it possible for the establishment of the City’s First Youth Poet Laureate. The initiative will be aligned…
Opinion
No Real Answer to Opioid Problem Opioid use has simply become an epidemic that has created zombies roaming the neighborhood streets that probably don’t even remember their own names. Educating people of this serious and dangerous problem has apparently not…
NEWNC Supports, Denies Two Requests
A unanimous vote of 9-0 was taken by the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWRA) at its Oct. 15 monthly meeting to support a request by Douglas X. Scire seeking to erect a first-floor rear addition at 23 Unity St. However,…
NEWRA Elects Five Officers
The election of the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) took place at the nonprofit’s Oct. 10 monthly meeting. Five officers were elected by the membership to manage NEWRA on its mission to protect and improve the neighborhood. Elected officers: President…
NEWRA Neighborhood Cleanup Set for Nov. 2
North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) will hold a neighborhood cleanup and luncheon at the Paul Revere Mall (Prado) on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to clean selected community streets. The event will conclude at the Prado…
Friends of North End Library Membership Drive Underway
Friends of the North End Library, a nonprofit organization made up of all volunteers, is currently undergoing a membership drive. The Friends run many of their own programs like author talks, speaker presentations, trips, beautification of the Library and many…
In Brief
Corner Café North End Men’s Baseball Team Captures Championship Corner Café the reigning North End Softball Champions could not capture its 19th crown this year, simply because Puopolo Park was not available due to major renovations, thus no league. However,…