North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) members have elected Ford Cavallari as the neighborhood organization’s new President. One of Cavallari’s first orders of business was a commitment to work closely with the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) on issues and requests…
Author: North End Regional Review Staff
Baker Already Wrongly Opposing Legislation
Governor elect Charlie Baker has not even been sworn in to office and he’s already opposing issues on Beacon Hill. His chair isn’t even warm and he’s attempting to railroad legislation that would give House staffers a six-percent pay raise.…
Don’t do Stupid Stuff
Hillary Clinton distanced herself from President Obama’s cautionary guide to international relations. But I thought his motto was good advice for most matters. Not that I’ve always avoided doing stupid stuff, and you can probably think of a few times…
Obituaries 12-09-2014
Vincent Anthony Paulo Of Revere, Formerly of the North End Vincent Anthony Paulo of Revere, formerly of the North End of Boston, died on December 2. He was 84 years old. A self-employed produce worker, he was the beloved companion…
Elevator Inspection Needs Improvement
The up and down issues of inspecting the safety of elevators in the state has increased according to a report prepared by the State Auditor’s Office. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â A backlog of elevator inspections has increased since a 2010 audit, even though…
Commuter Rail on Time Record Needs Improvement
For the last four months commuter rails have been running late. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Since a new French transit company took over the service, including its performance in October tying the lowest on-time rate in a single month since 2011. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â While…
N. Washington St. Bridge to be Replaced Starting in 2016
After more than 100 years and featured in movies like The Brink’s Job, the North Washington Street Bridge will be replaced starting in 2016 and will bear no resemblance to the current structure. Para Jayasinghe, City Engineer from Boston Public…
Negative Reaction to North Square Redesign Concept
At a recent public meeting, North End residents and stakeholders harshly criticized a preliminary design for the reconstruction of North Square. Boston Public Works has budgeted $2 million to make site improvements for historic North Square. Centrally located in Boston’s…
Annual North End Holiday Shopping Stroll
In the early morning, Lisa Shah, Owner of LIT Boutique, briskly stepped through the door of Shake the Tree with a shiver of relief, thankful for the warmth coming from inside the boutique. Breezing by an array of colorfully patterned…
North End Needs a Permanent Dog Park
A temporary dog park to be located in the DiFilippo Playground (Gassy) has gained the support of abutters and the community groups setting the stage for a potential permanent dog park down the road. The three-month pilot program will start…