So far after several attempts to nominate a person to represent them on the Impact Advisory Group (IAG), the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association has failed to do so because the Boston Redevelopment Authority has refused to accept the community group’s…
Author: Phil Orlandella
Take-out/Beer and Wine Licenses Supported by NEWRA
Pouring rain didn’t stop numerous residents and others from turning out for the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) November monthly meeting at the Nazzaro Community Center. While there was a lot of discussion on local issues including committee reports, the…
North End Beautification Committee Formed
Hoping to decorate the neighborhood throughout the holiday season, the newly formed North End Beautification Committee is currently soliciting funding and volunteers to join in a mission to preserve and enhance the aesthetic integrity of the historic neighborhood. “We hope…
North End Teens Support Local Soldier
A collection drive of goods and food, along with 55 personalized cards and letters created by the members of the Nazzaro Center Youth Program was recently mailed to North End soldier Ricky Scimeca who is currently serving his country in…
Crime Statistics Decrease 13 Percent in the North End
Year-to-date crime figures in the North End have dropped 13 percent with 39 fewer incidents from January 1 to October 31, 2011, according to a report issued by Boston Police Captain Bernard O’Rourke, Commanding Officer District A-1. The Captain told…
Community Groups Seek Mall Repairs
Once again discussions centered around the Paul Revere Mall (Prado) at last week’s NEWRA Parks and Open Spaces Committee monthly meeting held at the Nazzaro Community Center. Matt Black, a member of the Friends of the Prado, gave the committee…
Getting Around
Segway are still a main source of transportaÂtion in the community. Shown is pick-up site on Commercial Street.
Under New Management
Serving you…A full service multi level salon and spa-La Piu Bella-Salon 26 is under new management and staffed by a talented team. Located at 26 Parmenter Street, Salon 26 is offering a 25% discount to first time customers. Walk-ins accepted.…
Sergeant Thomas Lema Receives Public Service Award
Boston Police Sergeant Thomas Lema, no stranger to the North End/Waterfront community, was recently honored by the Boston Municipal Research Bureau with a Public Service Award. Sgt. Lema was presented the annual Henry L. Shattuck Public Service Award for his…
North End Post 144 Celebrates 90th Anniversary
North End Post 144 Veterans of Foreign Wars celebrated their 90th Anniversary with over 200 people at the U.S. Coast Guard Base on Commercial Street. In the spring of 1921, a group of 25 World War 1 veterans gathered under…