Boston Bikes, part of Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino’s vision for a vibrant and healthy city that benefits all its citizens by seeking to make the city a world-class bicycling city by creating safe and inviting conditions for everyone, plans…
Author: Phil Orlandella
Gigi Reppucci in the Flower Pot Garden at the Polcari Playground
Life-long North End resident Gigi Reppucci in the flower pot garden at the Polcari Playground next to the Nazzaro Center. Gigi, on a daily basis waters and preserves the flowers which he set up in the playground.
Residents Call for Better Police Response
Lack of police response, late police response and the attitude of some police responders was expressed by North End residents at last week’s Boston Police Public Safety meeting held at the Nazzaro Community Center. Over 50 residents turned out for…
North End Chamber of Commerce Honors Commissioner Davis
North End Chamber of Commerce guest speaker Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis received a standing ovation at the business communities monthly meeting for his outstanding job as Boston’s top-cop and for his solid efforts during the unfortunate Boston Marathon bombing…
Two Legal Occupancy Changes Requested
Two legal occupancy changes requested by the owners of local buildings will be scheduled for discussion at upcoming neighborhood meetings. The owner of 6 Foster Street is seeking to change the legal occupancy from three to four apartments by adding…
North Ender Playing Squirt Hockey for Charlestown
North End resident Amanda Forziati skated for the Charlestown Youth Hockey Association on the Mite B Team last season and is moving up to the Squirt Team this year. Amanda also plays on the under-ten girls team, maximizing her ice…
City/Suffolk Signs Host Community Agreement
For several weeks the word on the street and at Boston City Hall, was that City and Suffolk Downs were getting closer to reaching a deal that would pay millions of dollars annually if a casino is built at the…
Neighborhood Committee Discusses Four Agenda Items
Two legal occupancy changes were discussed at the last NEWRA Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee meeting held at the Mariners House, 11 North Square. Updates on redevelopment projects in the Haymarket/North Station areas were also on the agenda. The owner…
Boston’s Top Cop, Commissioner Davis is Chamber’s Guest Speaker
Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis will be one of three guest speakers at today’s September 3 North End Chamber of Commerce (NECC) meeting. The Commissioner is expected to discuss public safety issues relating to the neighborhood and the Chamber will…
NEAA 2013 Championship Victory Celebration
Coaches, players and families of the North End Athletic Association’s 2013 Major Baseball Division and playoffs Championship team, the Tigers had a victory party at the Nazzaro Community Center, last week. Everyone enjoyed being together as a team once again…