A public meeting was conducted by the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) Zoning and Licensing Committee relating to several proposals to changes in the North End. Owners of 64 North Margin Street requested to renovate and expand a unit of…
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,…
Climate Alliance Commissions Flooding Study for North End
Using state funding, the North End Waterfront Climate Alliance has engaged Arup, an environmental engineering firm, to provide an assessment to integrate and advise the prior flood resiliency planning initiatives by the city, according to Cheryl Delgreco, President of the…
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…
FOCCP Looking Forward to Another Banner Year
“Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) is grateful for our wonderful community and we have wonderful events planned throughout 2024,” according to FOCCP President Joanne Haynes Rines, who said, “Be sure to mark your calendars so you don’t miss a…
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…
Early NEAA Baseball Registration Underway
Following another highly successful 2023 baseball season, the North End Athletic Association (NEAA) has started the ball rolling with registration for the upcoming 2024 season. “While it might be 21 degrees outside, and some snow and ice covering the field,…
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,”…
NEWRA Says No to One-Way State Street
A unanimous vote of opposition was taken by the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) against the City’s proposal to turn State Street into a one-lane road. The letter of opposition stated many reasons why NEWRA is opposed. A proposal by…