Mayoral candidate John Connolly and Boston City Councilor Sal LaMattina were guest speakers at last week’s North End Chamber of Commerce (NECC) monthly meeting. Saint Leonard’s Hall on Prince Street was filled to capacity with North End residents and members…
Author: Phil Orlandella
Mangia Mangia Supports Neighborhood Endeavors
One of the oldest North End eateries is not located on Hanover Street or Salem Street it’s on Endicott Street. For almost 27 years, (this December) Mangia Mangia has been serving breakfast and lunch to local residents and other customers…
North End Crime Rates Still down
The first order of business at last week’s Boston Police Public Safety meeting was the announcement that District A-1 Commanding Officer Thomas Lee has left the Boston force to take the Chief of Police position in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Residents…
Many on Hand for Chamber Street Cleanup Campaign
It was a sunny Saturday morning for the North End Chamber of Commerce’s first community streets cleanup campaign. The business community, residents and representatives from local organizations or agencies turned out for the community endeavor, about 100 people took part.…
Rep. Michlewitz Encourages Participation in Stephen’s Run
There is still time to register for the first annual “Stephen’s Run” scheduled for Sunday, October 13. The 5K race will be run in memory of former North End resident and Vietnam veteran Stephen Perez who was tragically murdered at…
North End Hosts Columbus Day Parade
The Bi-Annual Columbus Day Parade will feature the Boston Police and Fire Honor Guard, military personnel, antique vehicles, marching bands, drum and bugle corps, neighborhood groups, color guard and floats and much more. Held on this side of the tunnel…
RUFF Growing, Receives Community Award
Back in July 2012, Responsible Urbanites For Fido (RUFF) began with a group of 12 people and has since grown to 229 North End dog owners. From a grass roots volunteer concerned residents, RUFF is currently raising funds and holds…
NEWRA Calls for BRA Project Review
The Design Review Manager for the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) has not responded to a phone message left for him more than a month ago by the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA), according to NEWRA Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee…
Stephen’s Run Will Be Held in Memory of Former North Ender
In memory of former North End resident Stephen Perez, who died tragically, a 5K run through the historic North End and downtown Boston will be held, according to State Representative Aaron Michlewitz who is spearheading the fundraiser which will benefit…
NEWNC Upset by Commissioner No-show
After taking off August, the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) was back in session last Monday, September 9 addressing two agenda items and presenting several committee reports. Before the reports and agenda were discussed, some of the Board members expressed…