By Phil Orlandella Society takes pride in their holiday event Saint Agrippina to DiMineo Benefit Society held its 23rd annual Christmas program for North End children this past Sunday at their Chapel on Hanover Street. Each season the holiday activities…
Category: Editorials
How We’re Supporting Small Businesses During the Holidays to Keep Our Neighborhoods Thriving All Year Long
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh I grew up in a neighborhood of hardworking families, where everything seemed within reach. It was thanks in large part to our incredible small and local businesses. For years, these local landmarks have carried on…
A New Community Center Would Be Great
North End residents are being asked by Public Facilities about building a new or repairing the community center on North Bennet Street. It appears, and is mainly agreed on, that the Nazzaro Community Center has outgrown its capacity and there…
Police Make Quick Arrest Relating to the North End Incident
District A1 Boston Police swung into immediate action responding to a 911 call from a woman claiming she was indecently assaulted by a male subject in the North End at 2:30 a.m. on Friday, November 17. Gathering additional information, description,…
Opinion
By Phil Orlandella Senator Boncore hosts holiday luncheon A terrific Thanksgiving luncheon for North End seniors was sponsored by State Senator Joseph Boncore in the Nazzaro Community Center. Seniors enjoyed turkey and all the trimmings, dessert and beverages. It was…
Creating Homes, and Giving Thanks
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh During this time of the year, it is not only a time to gather around the table with family, friends, and loved ones; it’s also a time to reflect on the year past and to…
Mayor Committed to North End Improvements
Some major improvements will take place in the North End during 2018 and 2019 due to the commitment of Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh and various City of Boston departments that have been working closely with neighborhood residents and community…
Building a Future for All of Us
By Mayor Marty Walsh I’m lucky to call Boston home. My parents immigrated here with little more than their hope for a better life. They raised me in Dorchester, where I learned the value of hard work, second chances, and…
Opinion
By Phil Orlandella Mayor a solid ally Boston Mayor Martin Walsh has been convincingly reelected to another four-year term as the main man at City Hall. As far as the North End/Waterfront neighborhood, the Mayor has produced in a totally…
Minimum Wage Increase Will Benefit over a Million Workers
Legislation to gradually raise the minimum wage to $15 by 2021 will benefit 1.1 million workers in the state, or 33 percent of the workforce. Currently the minimum wage is $11 per hour. Reportedly, 91 percent of workers who will…