Dodgers played well this year Dear Editor. I just wanted to thank the players, parents and coaches who gave so much of themselves and their summers to help our Dodgers have such a fun and successful season. Our 21s and…
Category: Editorials
How We’re Creating Affordable Housing
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh Boston is a diverse city made up of residents of all backgrounds, all education levels and job sectors spread out over 14 neighborhoods. Some of us were born and bred here, some with families that…
Having A Cleaner Community Means More Than Just Talking About It
Having a clean neighborhood means more than talking about it, it means taking a personal interest in helping the community by getting involved. While there are some North End residents and businesses that take the time to clean the sidewalks…
North End/West End Service Center A Great Place to Go
Great activities, special events, programs and successful activities are taking place at the North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center located at 1 Michelangelo Street. NSC has a terrific English as a Second Language program, conducts many holiday parties, showcases films,…
Give Back Some Parking Spaces to Residents
A request by the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) to raise the fine for non-residents taking up residential spaces during events at TD Garden, City Hall Plaza and local feasts, is still ongoing but at a slow pace. It’s a…
Opinion
By Phil Orlandella Sandwich Board regulations won’t work without enforcement Once upon a time, the City of Boston implemented a sandwich board pilot program in the North End, that lasted about two-weeks and the boards were back in much more…
Bill Protecting Children and Older Students from Sexual Relationships Still in Committee
Potential legislation that would bar teachers and other school employees from having sexual relationships with their students, by raising the age of consent within schools and expanding the number of mandated reporters, has been proposed by police organizations. The potential…
Opinion
By Phil Orlandella Sen. Boncore/Rep. Michlewitz help create Greenway partnership Senator Joseph Boncore and Representative Aaron Michlewitz, whose districts include the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway, took part in the formation of a sustainable and equitable public-private partnership that will support…
From Our Readers
Fake Monks Harassing People for Donations Dear Editor My long time friend and North End condo owner, Matt Ackley, never gets mad. In fact, when piles of trash are left outside of his condo on non-trash collection days, I get…
Imagine Boston 2030: Lifting Everyone Up
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh “We will listen. We will learn. We will lead.†That is a promise that I made to Bostonians after being sworn in as the 54th Mayor of the City of Boston. Now, almost four years…