?Four years ago (2020) , the statue of Christopher Columbus was spray-painted and its head severed by a group claiming Columbus was involved with slavery, and demanded the statue be removed from Columbus Park in the North End. The statue…
Author: Phil Orlandella
Open alcohol consumption Zone includes North End
Open alcohol consumption, like it’s legally in place on the Las Vegas Strip and the French Quarter in New Orleans, is being considered for several Boston sites, including the North End. The idea was the focus of a…
News, Notes and Whatever
Johnny Paolo Tournament Rescheduled Due to weather concerns, the Johnny Paolo annual Bocce Tournament was canceled. However, the popular community event has been rescheduled by his daughter Linda Lopriore to Sunday, September 22 at Langone Park on Commercial…
Fire Department cites contractor for blocking emergency access at Snelling Place
On several occasions according to abutters, the secondary emergency egress at 4 Snelling Place has been blocked by the general contractor, Anthony Bellanti, creating a safety problem. Reportedly, the contractor has been dumping trash and other debris illegally…
Opinion
Cutillo Park rodent problem being tackled but City/trash problem still exists Rodent infestation has been common for many years at Cutillo Park on Stillman Street with many unsuccessful attempts of removing the furry critters that have invaded the community playground…
NEWNC approves request for a full liquor license/take-out license
The North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) voted unanimously on two agenda items and heard plans for security for the upcoming North End feast at the group’s July 8 public meeting held at the Nazzaro Center. According to newly…
First North End Waterfront Climate Alliance Workshop held
Formed in January 2024, the North End Waterfront Climate Alliance (NEWCA) kicked off its first set of stakeholders workshops last June. District-wide flood protection plans being put to get by the non-profit community group with the goal of protecting…
Deplorable trash/rodent conditions continue on Morton Street
Stillman Street residents, along with those living in the immediate area, have had to deal with deplorable trash and rodent conditions for many years and the nasty problem still exists and has spread into the recently opened Cutillo Park. Residents…
Cutillo Park Finally Opened
Without any formal ceremony the long-awaited opening of Cutillo Park on Stillman Street, North End has finally opened for the public to enjoy. Reportedly, weather conditions and contractor problems delayed Boston Parks and Recreation Department from opening the park gates.…
Newly Appointed ISD Commissioner Addresses Issues at NEWRA Meeting
Newly appointed Commissioner of the City’s Inspectional Service Department (ISD) Tania Del Rio and Assistant Commissioner of Constituent Services at ISD Jesse Thomas attended and address community issues at the May monthly meeting of the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA)…