Round ball soaring at Nazzaro Center Once again, the Nazzaro Community Center’s Small Fry Basketball Program has proven to be one of, if not the best basketball leagues in the neighborhood. Under the direction of Manuel Montrond, the league is…
Category: Editorials
How We’re Working to Replace the North Washington Street Bridge
The North Washington Street Bridge, also known as the Charlestown Bridge, has been an important connector between the North End and Charlestown for more than a century. I’m proud that now, it’s getting the upgrade it deserves. We recently began…
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A Huge Success Dear Editor: St. Agrippina’s membership held its 24th annual Christmas Program for North End children on Sunday December 9th. The program once again, was a huge success! Santa Claus arrived at St. Agrippina’s Chapel via fire engine…
Remember Those Less Fortunate
With Christmas just two weeks away, most of us will be rushing about — either to the stores and malls or on-line — as we do our last-minute holiday shopping in hopes of finding that “perfect” gift for our family…
Opinion
Dividing the Center into three sites not feasible A group of North End residents are circulating a petition relating to the Nazzaro Community Center relocation. They have reportedly have gathered more than 1.000 signatures supporting the rehab of the current…
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…
RUFF Coordinates Giving Month for Animal Control
Responsible Urbanites For Fido (RUFF) has chosen Boston Animal Control (BAC) as the organization to collect donations for. BAC is in need of several items for the shelter. In partnership with PolkaDogBakery, 57 Salem Street, items will be collected throughout…
Opinion
A wise selection naming Steven Siciliano Nazzaro Center Director Naming a new Director of the Nazzaro Community Center comes at an important time as the well-used public facility will eventually be relocated to one on three sites within the North…
Thanking Veterans Today, and Every Day
Every year on November 11th, we remember the armistice, signed on November 11th, 1918, that ended the First World War. One hundred years later, it can be easy to forget why we celebrate this day of all days, as the…
Remember Those in Need This Holiday Season
For the vast majority of Americans, the holiday season which is now upon us is a joyous time when the abundance that life offers is most apparent in a wealthy nation such as ours. But the sad reality for many…