Members of the North End Beautification Committee are working with local shopkeepers to put together their annual tree planting event on Cross Street in conjunction with the North End Christmas Stroll. Hot chocolate and cookies will be provided by Caffe…
Author: Phil Orlandella
Statistics Show Less Crime in North End
Part 1 crimes in the North End have continuously decreased over the past ten months according to a District A-1 Boston Police report. (listed below) Reportedly, District A-1 has the lowest Part 1 crime rate compared to other neighborhood Districts…
7-11 Construction Site Shut down by ISD
The City of Boston Inspectional Services Department (ISD) for several violations shutdown the construction site of the new 7-11 at 342 Hanover Street. Construction is taking place at the former site of the White Hen Pantry, for the opening of…
New District A-1 Captain Reports North End Crime Down
Inclement weather didn’t stop residents from finding their way to the Nazzaro Community Center for the District A-1 Boston Police Public Safety monthly meeting where updated 30-day Part 1 crimes were reported. Residents also had the opportunity to meet the…
Three Arrested, One for Assaulting a Police Officer
Three non-North End residents were arrested last Saturday about 12:48am stemming from a loud noise party at 226 Hanover Street. Boston Police responded to the scene where the suspects were reportedly urinating, throwing beer and lit cigarettes from a fourth-floor…
Chamber Guest Speakers/Community Events Scheduled
Due to the Tuesday, November 5 City of Boston Municipal elections the North End Chamber of Commerce (NECC) will meet on Tuesday, December 3 at St. Leonard’s Hall on Prince Street. Besides regular Chamber business there will be two guest…
North End Town Hall Style Meeting Held
Just before the Red Sox beat the Cardinals 3-1 to forge ahead three games to two, a North End Town Hall style meeting was held in the Nazzaro Community Center. In an attempt to more efficiently reach out to their…
No Overnight Trash on the Streets Petition Circulating
About one year or so ago Boston City Councilor Sal LaMattina publically suggested that household trash be placed out on the sidewalk between 6am and 9am for pickup after the time frame cutting hours of trash placed out by twelve…
Salem Street Sidewalk Directional Markings Not Planned
Based on information provided by several city and other agencies, there appears to be no current plans to replace the red markings that were once placed on Salem Street sidewalks, guiding tourists to the Old North Church and the Copps…
NEWRA Comments on Boston Garden Project
As they usually do when it comes to major development projects, the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association has sent a multi-page letter to the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) expressing their comments and point of view on the proposed Boston Garden Project,…