Jerome Smith, the new Director of the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services was the guest speaker at last week’s North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) monthly meeting. Smith explained some of the new programs established to make things easier for small…
Author: Phil Orlandella
Tall Ships Returning to Boston in 2017
Boston Harbor and 2017 will be reportedly visited by more than 50 Tall Ships from 28 countries for a free five-day extravaganza. More people than ever before will be able to view the ships up-close and personal, according to the…
New NEMPAC Board of Director President
North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) has a new President of the Board of Directors. Diane Borriello Royle, formally of the West End, recently moved to the North End where her father was born on Henchmen Street and…
Lia Tota Steps Down As Center Executive Director
Following 30 years as the Director of ABCD’s North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center, Lia Tota has stepped down from her community position on August 29. However, Tota will stay with the organization on a part-time basis as a community…
New Salon Coming to Hanover Street
Bow & Arrow, a Beauty Collective will open its first salon in the North End at 215 Hanover Street this month, featuring a creative take on the upscale beauty and wellness industry for men and women. The new salon will…
NEWRA Monthly Meeting Sept.11
There will be no voting requests at this Thursday’s September 11 North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) monthly meeting scheduled for 7pm in the Nazzaro Community Center. Presentations will be given on the North Bennet Street School’s (NBSS) interest in the…
Mohegan Sun Points Program Includes North End
North End businesses along with more than 400 Greater Boston businesses will benefit from a Mohegan Sun Casino points program. The Connecticut-based casino will allow customers to use points earned from spending money at the slots or tables to dine…
Councilor Lamattina Wants Rental Websites Hearing
A close look at the practices of several short-term rental websites will be discussed at a possible public hearing being called for by Boston City Councilor Sal LaMattina. The Councilor apparently has heard many complaints on this subject ranging from…
Council Approves Trust Act/mayor:Signs Bill
By a unanimous vote, the Boston City Council has approved an ordinance that will stop police from holding illegal immigrants for Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents unless they have a criminal warrant. Supporters believe, “The Trust Act will not only…
Three Request on NEWNC Agenda
Besides the usual protocol and committee reports, the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) agenda will include three possible voting items. The requests include: a capacity change, a restaurant expansion and a fitness center. There will be an update on the…