From the Old North Church to Cobbs Hill Burial Ground, every street and alleyway that one walks in our neighborhood is a trip in history. And one of the most significant historic sites is the Paul Revere House in North…
Author: North End Regional Review Staff
Obituaries 02-05-2013
Matteo Plagenza Of Chelsea Matteo Plagenza of Chelsea died on January 25. A US Navy veteran of World War II, he was the beloved husband of the late Mary A. (Corea) Plagenza; the devoted father of Linda List and her…
The Big Chill
Freezing temperatures, snow accumulation and forecasts for more of the same might have most people shutting in until spring, but for the Nazzaro Center ski program, winter weather is wonderful. The center, in partnership with the North End Athletic Assoc.…
Three Choices to Improve BPS Offered
Last Wednesday the Boston Public School Department (BPS) presented the External Advisory Committee (EAC) on School Choice’s results for an improved school choice system. At the meeting members of the EAC said they will be looking at three options for…
The Way of the Future
In the days before Proposition 2 ½ crippled local cities and towns, the thought of having private funds being raised to maintain and improve public recreational spaces would have been considered ludicrous. However as the expression goes: that was then…
Obituaries 01-29-2013
Anna Edelstein Travel Was Her Passion Anna P. (Sutera) Edelstein of Revere died on January 17. She was 83 years old. Anna’s passion was travel. She toured several countries and loved to share stories of her journeys with family and…
Remembering Rev. King: A Great Man Who Stood Up for the Rights of Everybody
For those of us of a certain age, it is hard to imagine that 2013 will mark 45 years since the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King in Memphis while he was standing on the balcony of the Lorraine…
Not a Great Idea: Regional Housing Authorities a Disservice
Everything in life has its pluses and minuses. But in our view, whatever the pluses may be of Gov. Deval Patrick’s proposal to eliminate the 240 local housing authorities and consolidate them into six regional offices are far outweighed by…
Obituaries 01-22-2013
Lucia (Verrocchi) Frattaroli March 11, 1929-January 10, 2013 On Thursday, January 10th, Lucia (Verrocchi) Frattaroli passed away, surrounded by the many members of her loving and supportive family. Lucia will be remembered as the namesake of Lucia Ristorante and Bar,…
Candlelight Vigil
Dozens participated in a candlelight vigil to remember the Newtown, CT shooting victims.