North End residents and the business community need to prepare for the full closure of the Callahan Tunnel 24/7 for three and a half months. MassDOT will be engaging in major repairs in the tunnel and has recommended alternative routes…
Category: Editorials
Take a Real Good Look at Mayoral Candidates Before Voting
The direction the City of Boston will take over the next four years will be in the hands of one of the many candidates seeking to fill Mayor Thomas M. Menino’s seat at City Hall. Whoever emerges as the winner…
Landlords Need to Control Trash Disposal
One way to stop the horrendous household trash problem, that currently exists in the North End, is for landlords to take more responsibility for tenants that are the culprits for the blatant mess that plagues North End streets and sidewalks.…
Community Support Lacking at Public Hearings
Many North End/Waterfront residents get upset when the two local community groups take a stand in opposition regarding various proposals slated to occur in their neighborhood, only to have things overturned when they get to City Hall or other agencies.…
It’s Time to Tackle Trash Problems
There are several Boston neighborhoods that would like to enjoy a three day trash pick-up that the North End has in place, but constantly abuses the perk. Household trash is consistently placed out on the sidewalks illegally by residents who…
Don’t Forget to Vote-Today
Today, Tuesday, June 25, 2013 is the special election to replace former US Senator John Kerry in Washington DC. The eventual winner will serve a two-year term until the regular six-year term election is held. The Regional Review urges all…
Chamber of Commerce Moving in the Right Direction
It appears that the North End Chamber of Commerce is moving forward in the direction of a diversified business group to promote the community in many ways, both in a business point of view and with a good working community…
Cleaner Streets Pilot Program
Keeping the North End sidewalks and curbs clean consistently is a monumental task to say the least. However, this could change for the better, at least for another few weekends, as the North End Beautification Committee, the North End Chamber…
Much Needed Clean-Up Program Underway
A much needed Pilot Clean-Up Program has been established by the North End Beautification Committee (NEBC), the North End Chamber of Commerce and MSA Mortgage Company. The new crew will be cleaning up the neighborhood on Friday and Saturdays from…
NEWRA Seeks New Membership
North End/Waterfront residents are encouraged to become members of NEWRA, a non-profit community agency dedicated to preserve the quality and life-style of the neighborhood. NEWRA meets monthly and has several committees including Zoning, Licensing and Construction, Parks and Open Spaces,…