Following another highly successful 2023 baseball season, the North End Athletic Association (NEAA) has started the ball rolling with registration for the upcoming 2024 season. “While it might be 21 degrees outside, and some snow and ice covering the field,…
Author: Phil Orlandella
Successful St. Francis Fundraiser
“A Huge Success,” That’s how the Friends of St. Francis House described the annual fundraiser for the church. “We had a shipment delivered to Saint Francis Hall a few days ago just before Christmas with approximately 23 boxes of stuff,”…
NEWRA Says No to One-Way State Street
A unanimous vote of opposition was taken by the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) against the City’s proposal to turn State Street into a one-lane road. The letter of opposition stated many reasons why NEWRA is opposed. A proposal by…
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Armenian Heritage Park on The Greenway Armenian Heritage Park on The Greenway has been an interesting place to visit and enjoy all the offerings that take place at the site, including educational programs. Friends of the park, in order to…
Angels Returned to Old North Church
Perched on the gallery railing in front of the oldest known American built pipe organ, there are four recently restored hand carved Angelic Figures in the sanctuary of the Old North Church on Salem Street in the North End. High…
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Rep. Michlewitz Addresses Harbor Towers Concerns A large group of Harbor Towers residents filled the lobby of Tower II to gather information and learn about legislative issues from State Representative Aaron Michlewitz, who was elected in 2009 and currently serves…
Bouna Sera Event Raises $50,000
Bouna Sera: An Evening with Friends, as it has been in the past, was a totally successful fundraising event netting $50,000 for low income and senior clients of ABCD’s North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center, that offers many activities and…
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St. Francis House Hats and Gloves Drive For many years, the Friends of St. Francis House, endeavor to collect new hats and gloves is once again underway. Partnering with Greenway Reality Group, 169 Salem Street, the drive is currently doing…
Columbus Park Gets Facelift, More Work Expected in 2024
Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP), over many years, has worked closely with the City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department to assure the beauty, safety and maintenance of the park located on Atlantic Avenue on the outskirts of the…
North End Council Discusses Trash
Trash talk was the topic of discussion at the November monthly meeting of the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC). The placement of household trash took center stage at the public community meeting that featured the number of days a week…