The Trustees of Reservations and the Boston Public Market slated to open at a permanent, indoor location on the Greenway directly above the Haymarket MBTA station in 2015, have announced an important new partnership that will bring the Trustee’s experience…
Author: Phil Orlandella
Urban Cantina Serving Mexican Food on Salem St.
Following 28 years of doing business in the North End, the owner of Going Banana’s, Frank Scire has opened a new eatery at 76 Salem Street called Urban Cantina. Specializing in Mexican style meals and brunch, the business is open…
City to Test Community Composting in North End
One of the site containers for the city’s pilot community compost program is near the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 North Bennet Street. Mayor Marty Walsh noted in a press release that this fall, the city will be collecting residential food…
Peterlin Family Receives Good Neighbor Award
Doug and Barbara Peterlin of Clark Street, along with their children were the recipients of the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) Good Neighbor Award for their consistent efforts to help keep the North End clean.            “They have been taking…
Central Artery Ramp Parcel Study Meeting
Resulting from environmental commitments made as part of the Central Artery Tunnel project, MassDOT and the BRA is required to consider options for covering the open ramp portion on the Artery/Tunnel Parcels 6, 12 and 18 along the Rose Kennedy…
NEWNC Supports New Juicery/Fitness Center
A request by Melina DiPaola to open a Juicery/Fitness Center with takeout at 420 Commercial Street was supported by the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) at the community elected group’s monthly meeting held in the Nazzaro Community Center. The new…
Tony DeMarco Exhibit Opens at W.E. Museum
The Flaming Fury of Fleet Street, Tony DeMarco, Welterweight Champion of the World (April 1955) will have his many fights at the old Boston Garden displayed at the West End Museum Members Gallery located at 150 Staniford Street. Featuring photos…
Guest Speakers Dominate NEWRA Monthly Meeting
Last week’s North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) monthly meeting did not have any voting requests on the agenda. Instead the agenda had three guest speakers. North Bennet Street School President Miguel Gomez-Ibanez discuss the school’s interest in the Department of…
NBSS Seeks 128 North Street for Expansion
MassDOT is planning a public meeting in October to discuss the Request For Proposals (RFP) for 128 North Street, North End, the Summer Tunnel Administrative Building. One potential organization seeking to purchase the property that is comprised of slightly more…
Police Make 15 Arrests in the North End During August
District A-1 Boston Police made 15 arrests during the month of August in the North End. This is apparently the highest number of arrests made in the community over a 30 day period that anyone can remember. Arrests included drug…