State Representative Aaron Michlewitz at a recent ABCD Community Heroes Celebration was honored for his outstanding support and efforts to make a difference in the lives of the most of vulnerable people in his district. The local Neighborhood Service Center, 1 Michelangelo Street nominated Rep. Michlewitz as their Hero. “As an elected official it...
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Councilor Edwards Co-Sponsors Ordinance to Assist Elderly Homeowners
Councilor Edwards cosponsors ordinance to assist elderly homeowners with overdue tax payments by Phil Orlandella District One (North End) Boston City Councilor Lydia Edwards and Councilor Ed Flynn have co-sponsored an ordinance, which will provide assistance to older Boston homeowners who are behind on their tax payments. Passed by the Boston city Council, Boston...
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RUFF Giving Month RUFF has coordinated Giving Month to support Boston Animal Control (BAC) during the month of November 2018. Items are being collected at PolkaDogBakery, 57 Salem Street. For a list of acceptable items visit RUFF North End Dog Group. Public Safety Meeting The North End Public Safety monthly meeting will be held...
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Overwhelming Community Support for K of C Affordable Elderly Housing
Ausonia Council No. 1513, Knights of Columbus, are very thankful for the tremendous community support for their efforts to develop 23 affordable elderly apartments, new council quarters and a community room (available to everyone in the neighborhood) at their building at 41 North Margin Street. As the project has moved forward, the development team,...
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Seniors Enjoy ABCD Neighborhood Service Center Thanksgiving Lunch
The ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) held its annual Thanksgiving luncheon on Friday, Nov. 16. The turnout was impressive, with nearly 70 seniors from both the North End and West End neighborhoods enjoying a hearty meal of turkey, stuffing, potatoes, corn, salad, and more. There was still plenty of room...
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Winter Hat and Glove Drive for the Homeless
The North End Friends of St. Francis House will be having our annual Winter Hat and Glove collection for the homeless. The Drive has started and will run through Monday, December 10. We are collecting men’s and women’s brand new Winter hats and gloves, no used items will be accepted. We are also collecting...
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Traditions of the Season at the Paul Revere House:Free with Admission to the Revere House
Why did New England colonists consider Thanksgiving “the one day above all others”? Which Bostonians kept Christmas and which did not? What types of gifts were exchanged at New Years? Learn the answers while helping us celebrate the holiday season in the style of colonial Bostonians with 18th century music, culinary delights, and crafts....
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Annual NEMPAC Messiah Concert on Dec 12
North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) and the Boston Landmarks Orchestra present their Annual Messiah Concert on Wednesday, December 12 at 7:00 p.m. The concert will be held at the St. Leonard’s Church at 320 Hanover Street, North End, and is free and open the the public. The concert will be directed...
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Climate Change is Happening Now
The report released last Friday by 13 U.S. government agencies concurring in an assessment that the effects of climate change will result in a 10 percent decline in the U.S. gross national product and the loss of $1 trillion in real estate by the year 2100 is sobering — if not depressing — and...
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NEWRA Supports Redevelopment Plans at 279 North Street
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted 18-13 on Nov. 8, to support redevelopment plans at 279 North Street by property owners, Michael and Peta Prinn, represented by Attorney Daniel Toscano. The proposal had twice been deferred at the September and October NEWRA meetings. The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC)...
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