Two guest speakers and construction concerns relating to 190 Salem Street were raised at the May monthly meeting of the North End/, Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). Abutters claimed the owners of the building were conducting unauthorized construction. Following information provided…
Author: Phil Orlandella
Mayor Forms Outdoor Dining Task Force
When Boston Mayor Michelle Wu put an end to the street outdoor dining in the North End to the dissatisfaction of restaurant owners, she committed to the formation of a Task Force to think through what a permanent program could…
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NEW Health Bocce Tournament Several community events have been held in May to benefit NEW Health. It all started on May 6 with a Viva la Bocce Tournament at Langone Park. Many sponsors helped make the tournament possible. A raffle…
FOCCP President Elected to 14th Term
Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) at their annual meeting elected Joanne Hayes-Rines president of the very active neighborhood non-profit organization for a 14th term. Joanne has been a member of FOCCP for 20 years and enjoys being involved with…
Mother’s Day Festivities at NSC
It was a great day for local senior residents who filled the North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center for a festive Mother’s Day celebration with friends, center staff and elected officials. Senior moms enjoyed a homemade brunch consisting of sausages,…
Old North Illuminated Manages Historic Site
Formally, the Old North Church Foundation of Boston, now the Old North Illuminated formed in 1991 as a non-profit currently operates and manages the historic site located in the heart of Boston’s North End on Salem Street. Attracting 500,000 visitors…
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NEWRA Meeting Tonight Tonight, May 11, a public meeting of the North End/Waterfront Residents Association (NEWRA) topics include: Thandine Brown, director and Rakia Islam, manager, engagement and operations will discuss the application and funding process for affordable housing preservation and…
Mayor’s North End Coffee Hour Set for May 24
Langone Park was the site of last year’s successful Boston Mayor Michele Wu’s community coffee hour in the North End that attracted many local residents and families, to meet the mayor and raise concerns in person or through a suggestion…
NEAA Jr. RBI League Underway
Under a bright and sunny day, at Puopolo Park thirty players (4 and 5-year-olds) began their Jr. RBI Baseball program hosted by the North End Athletic Association (NEAA). Sponsored by the Boston Red Sox Foundation each player received a Red…
Flamingo Restaurant Addresses Problems at Newra Meeting
Owners of the Flamingo Restaurant, 216 Commercial Street, formerly the Four Winds, were asked to attend the April 13 North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) monthly meeting held at the Nazzaro Community Center to discuss the late night, early morning operations…