Besides the free pizza, this year’s National Night Out, hosted by North End Against Drugs (NEAD), has a full schedule of events and activities that will take place on Tuesday, August 6, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., finishing off with…
Author: Phil Orlandella
MassDOT Schedules Crosswalk Work in the North End
Overnight work to reconstruct crosswalks at various sections of Atlantic Avenue and Surface Road/Purchase Street began on the evening of Monday, July 15, according to MassDOT. Work is expected to be completed by the end of August with various lane…
In Brief
Local Residents Should Make Their Way to ‘Open Newbury Street’ Stroll Many events and activities are available for the North End/Waterfront residents to enjoy in their backyard, The Greenway, Christopher Columbus Park, feasts, parades, recreations events and much more. There…
District A-1 Police Relocated to North Street
Due to major renovations required, the temporary relocation of District A-1 Boston Police, 40 New Sudbury St., to 152 North St. in the North End has taken place. Staff and equipment have been taken to the new site and there…
District A-1 Boston Police Respond and Assist Stabbing Victim
District A-1 Boston Police (which includes the North End/Waterfront) were quick to respond to an assault and eventually a stabbing incident (a week or so ago) involving to Boston EMTs and immediately provided medical assistance. The incident occurred on a…
NEAD Family Fun Festival Offers Something for Everyone
North End Against Drugs (NEAD) and it Eversource Energy have put together a spectacular North End Family Fun Festival August 3 to August 9, with all events free to participants of all ages, according to NEAD President John Romano. Among…
NEWRA Opposes Two Height Addition Proposals
Two propose height additions, one on Charter Street and the other on Salem Street were overwhelmingly opposed by North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) at the July 11 monthly meeting at the Nazzaro Center Hall which was completely full of abutters,…
News and Notes
Protection from Elderly Eviction Two bills have been filed to support right to counsel and protection for older adults in eviction proceedings that Boston Mayor Martin Walsh has testified in favor of. One act filed by Rep. Chynah Tyler and…
Opinion
 Boston Shootings Getting out of Hand Boston’s street shooting numbers have significantly increased since last year, and currently there appears to be no end in sight because there is no fear in the culprits that are terrifying the City. They…
City Council Approves Mayor’s 2020 Budget Proposal
A $3.49 billion City of Boston 2020 (FY 20) budget submitted by Mayor Martin Walsh has been approved by the Boston City Council. The budget reflects a $170 million increase over last year, upholding the City’s record of proactive fiscal…