A proposal by Lenear Retail Properties to develop on the Dock Square Garage has been placed on hold by the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) basically because of its design, sending plans back to the drawing board. The decision…
Author: Phil Orlandella
Mayor Proposes $1 Million in Renovations for Columbus Park Playground
A proposed $1 million for the renovations of the Christopher Columbus Park Playground has been proposed by Boston Mayor Martin Walsh. Renovations will include a play structure, safety resurfacing, fencing, lighting, furnishing pathway repairs, drainage, signage and green infrastructure to…
FOCCP Holds Elections of Officers
Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) at the non-profit group’s May 14 meeting elected Officers and Directors-at-Large. FOCCP not only helps maintain the well-used park, but it develops many free events and programs for the public to enjoy. Elected: President…
Michlewitz Allocates Funds for Climate Resilience Needs
One of the charms of Christopher Columbus Park is its location on Boston Harbor, according to the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP). “Sitting in the Park on a pretty day watching the activities on the water is a unique…
May Activities Continue at North End Library
There are still many activities that are scheduled to take place at the North End Library, 25 Parmenter Street this May. Lecture: Special guest Lecture, Alex Goldfeld, President of the North End Historic Society will speak on North End churches…
NEWNC Upcoming Election Scheduled for May 18
No agenda voting items were on the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) agenda at the May monthly public meeting held at the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 North Bennet St. NEWNC President John Pregmon reported on the upcoming election of Council…
In Brief
Lovin’ Spoonfuls holds Cooking Demo A nutritional/healthy cooking workshop was presented by Lovin’ Spoonfuls to the seniors at the North End/West End Neighborhood Services Center. Catherine Pedike, Education Coordinator impressed the seniors and staff with her impressive cooking skills and…
Old North May Schedule of Activities
During the month of May the historic Old North Church is celebrating the intersections of tourism and preservation, arts and active citizenship, the history of rebellion and exploration of modern patriotism. This month, from the opening of the first ever…
Old North Lantern Ceremony Best Yet
The 2019 Lantern Ceremony at the Old North Church was the most successful yet, the historic church indicated. Participants shared in a lively reading of “Paul Revere’s Ride” by local news anchor Latoyia Edwards, create a firsthand account of the…
The Auto Show Exhibit on The Greenway
A public art exhibition: The Auto Show is currently on display on The Greenway. The Greenway Conservancy’s 2019 exhibition consists of both loaned and commissioned artworks that explore the automobile and the imaginative qualities of construction and movement in transportation.…