Since the beginning of July 2010, District A-1 has been the scene of an increase in "Breaking and Entering" to North End/Waterfront homes and businesses according to Boston Police Sgt. Tom Lema. Although not officially confirmed, many residents believe the…
Author: Phil Orlandella
Two Salem Street Proposals on NEWRA/NEWNC Agendas
Two requests for legal occupancy changes on Salem Street will be on the NEWRA and NEWNC monthly meeting at the Nazzaro Community Center this September 2010. The potential owner/developer of 133 Salem Street (formerly Sheldon’s Discount Store) is seeking to…
North End Pride Week a huge success
North End Pride Week and Pride Day, 8 days of activities, events and programs was held at various venues throughout the neighborhood last week. Hosted by North End Against Drugs in conjunction with the Nazzaro Community Center and several other…
Arts Series at Columbus Park
A mixture of artistic genres including opera, American Standards, jazz, Celtic music and theatrical performances will take place at Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park on Tuesday evenings 6-8pm. The entertainment series, sponsored by the Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy, is part of…
NEAA/TD Bank Family Baseball Game
Twenty or so children and their parents squared-off last Saturday at Langone Park for the Annual North End Athletic Association/TD Bank Annual Family Baseball Game. The fun-filled game, as usual wound-up as a tie, featured food, refreshments and prizes provided…
Cross Street traffic restrictions announced
A new program to restrict vehicle access along Cross Street from Hanover Street to Salem Street in the North End is in effect. Under this program, vehicles will no longer have access to the center sidewalk area. Residents at several…
NEWRA Committee discusses waterfront public access
The main topic of discussion at last week’s NEWRA Parks and Open Spaces Committee meeting held at the Nazzaro Community Center was public access space along the Waterfront and North End. Following a tour of the entire area with residents…
NEWRA Continues August Meetings
August is usually a very slow month for neighborhood meetings. For example the North End Athletic Association, North End Against Drugs, North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council and Friends of the North End Library will not hold their regular or committee meetings…
Legislature Approves Foreclosure and Mortgage Fraud Protection Bill
Final consumer protection legislation has been sent to the Governor from the Senate and House that protects both homeowners and tenants from mortgage fraud and arbitrary evictions. Home foreclosure continues to rise in the Commonwealth in spite of the improving…
The Boston Foundation Supports NEAD
North End Against Drugs has received a $2,000 grant from The Boston Foundation. The grant, part of the Foundation’s "My Summer in the City" Grant Program will be used to off-set the cost for Family Pride Week which is currently…