In Appreciation To the Editor: The residents of Casa Maria wish to express our gratitude to: State Rep Aaron Michlewitz, State Senator Lydia Edwards, City Councilor Gabriella Coletta for the generous donation of new chairs for our Community room. They…
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Opinion
By Phil Orlandella State Funds Secured for New Community Center Terrific news was recently announced by Rep Aaron Michlewitz and Mayor Michelle Wu relating to the development of a new community center adjacent to the Mirabella Pool on Commercial Street.…
So Far, We’ve Dodged the Energy Bullet
The winter season can be viewed in two ways. Meteorological winter is considered to be the three months of December, January, and February. Astronomical winter runs from December 22, the date of the winter solstice, to March 21, the date…
Opinion
By Phil Orlandella More outdoor dining on the horizon Outdoor dining in the North End was a two-year pilot program, that was opposed by residents each year to no avail. Now that the program has been completed, residents are of…
Enjoy a Happy — and Safe — New Year’s Eve
The end of one year and the start of another provides all of us with an opportunity for reflection. We are a year older — but have we become any wiser? Alfred Lord Tennyson’s “Ring Out Wild Bells,†which was…
Opinion
NSC does a great job Just about every holiday ABCD’s North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NSC) coordinates a luncheon, a dinner, festivities or giveaway program for needy seniors and families. While COVID 19 hampered the NSC, making it difficult to…
Happy Hanukkah
The eight-day observance of Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, starts this Sunday evening, December 18, and will culminate on Monday, December 26. Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days by lighting the candles of the Menorah,…
Let’s Go Morocco!
Even those who have been casually following the World Cup for the past few weeks are aware of the amazing run by Morocco, a team that has ignited the imagination of sports fans around the world after knocking off two…
Opinion
By Phil Orlandella Father Michael Simply the Best Father Michael Della Penna, Pastor at Saint Leonard’s Church may not perform miracles but he has made the church a positive and active part of the community. Since his return to the…
Remember Those Who Are Less Fortunate This Holiday Season
“It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.” — Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities. With Christmas fast approaching, most of us will be rushing about — either to the stores and malls or on-line…