Tea and Tranquility event on The Greenway A Tea and Tranquility event will be held at the Armenian Heritage Park on The Greenway, on Wednesday, June 12 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. This is a late afternoon summer series for…
Author: Phil Orlandella
Summer Safety Measures Adopted Throughout City
Boston has put together what appears to be solid measures for summer safety throughout the city. Working with city departments, police, community organizations and the clergy, Mayor Martin Walsh and Police Commissioner William Gross have developed a strategy and commitment…
News and Notes
City Infrastructure During National Infrastructure Week, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh and the Public Works Department (PWD) conducted live resurfacing demonstrations to highlight the week of PWD that resurfaced more than 30 miles of roadway each year including the North Washington…
Opinion
Trash cleanup day a success Once again, the City of Boston, spearheaded by Neighborhood Services North End Liaison Maria Lanza conducted a very successful community cleanup day for the neighborhood. Many residents armed with shovels, brooms and trash bags made…
Dock Square Garage Design Plans Not Accepted by BPDA
A proposal by Lenear Retail Properties to develop on the Dock Square Garage has been placed on hold by the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) basically because of its design, sending plans back to the drawing board. The decision…
Mayor Proposes $1 Million in Renovations for Columbus Park Playground
A proposed $1 million for the renovations of the Christopher Columbus Park Playground has been proposed by Boston Mayor Martin Walsh. Renovations will include a play structure, safety resurfacing, fencing, lighting, furnishing pathway repairs, drainage, signage and green infrastructure to…
FOCCP Holds Elections of Officers
Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) at the non-profit group’s May 14 meeting elected Officers and Directors-at-Large. FOCCP not only helps maintain the well-used park, but it develops many free events and programs for the public to enjoy. Elected: President…
Michlewitz Allocates Funds for Climate Resilience Needs
One of the charms of Christopher Columbus Park is its location on Boston Harbor, according to the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP). “Sitting in the Park on a pretty day watching the activities on the water is a unique…
May Activities Continue at North End Library
There are still many activities that are scheduled to take place at the North End Library, 25 Parmenter Street this May. Lecture: Special guest Lecture, Alex Goldfeld, President of the North End Historic Society will speak on North End churches…
NEWNC Upcoming Election Scheduled for May 18
No agenda voting items were on the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) agenda at the May monthly public meeting held at the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 North Bennet St. NEWNC President John Pregmon reported on the upcoming election of Council…