The roses in the garden at Columbus Park Blooming. Residents are invited to stop by to see the vibrant pink and red roses are blooming. FOCCP members continue to add sunflowers and other annuals to the center bed and flowers…
Author: Phil Orlandella
Cutillo Park Still on Hold
One of the reasons the renovation of Cutillo Park on Richmond Street, North End has been on hold is the determination of constructing a hotel on Cross Street, adjacent to the park. The development of the hotel has been approved…
In Brief
North End Library Activities Friday Movies Starting Friday, May 20 at 2 PM, Barry Marshall of Emerson College will introduce four lesser-known films noir gems and lead a discussion afterwards. Mah Jong On Thursdays at 11 AM Mah Jong will return…
No Contest for NEWNC Election
Only six residents filed nomination papers to become candidates for six openings on the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC), resulting in another no contest for the third consecutive year. Once again, all the candidates that turned in papers will be…
Volunteers Spring Clean Columbus Park
Gardening has started at Christopher Columbus Park, not that the April weather has cooperated, but the park was ready for a spring cleanup. The Horticultural volunteers have been out in force since April 3, trimming and cleaning the gardens. FOCCP…
Climate Change Critical to Boston
Every summer, rising temperatures, erratic flooding and unpredictable storms, according to Mayor Michelle Wu. Her administration is working on climate action and environmental concerns. The mayor has released “Her resilient solutions for Boston,” a roadmap to preparing the city for…
In Brief
NSC Collecting Items for Seniors Due to the cancellation of the annual ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NSC) Mother’s Day Party, the Center is seeking the following items to make it a special day for seniors. The site…
Ukrainian Decorated Tree at Columbus Park
A member of the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park, Meredith Pisotelli, came up with a plan for FOCCP to stand in solidarity with the people of the Ukraine. Meredith Pisotelli designed a tree near the entrance of the park from…
Daffodils Line Marathon Route and Columbus Park Trellis
The entire root of this year’s Boston Marathon was aligned with thousands of yellow daffodils. The trellis at Christopher Columbus Park was lined with hundreds of them as well. Placing daffodils along the route is a way to remember the…
NEAA to Honor Patricia Tanso Romano
The end of April is always a great time for the North End Athletic Association (NEAA) as it marks the start of the organization baseball programs. This season, the NEAA, on Opening Day (April 30) will honor and recognize Patricia…