By Phil Orlandella Businesses support many local events Local businesses have really come forward by supporting many North End events, field trips and activities hosted by several neighborhood organizations at different venues throughout the community. Too often the business community…
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AirBNB and Other Online Rental Sites a Concern
By Boston City Councilor Sal LaMattina I have file for a Hearing regarding AirBNB and other online rental sites that are popping up all over our City. This has been an issue and concern that I have had for a…
Suicide Prevention Partnership Formed
A partnership between the City of Boston and the Samaritans to create public awareness about suicide prevention and to support services to individuals in crisis will go a long way toward educating the public about existing resources that could help…
BWSC North End Project Public Relations Handled Well
Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC) has made its way to the North End, presenting Phase II plans to improve its water mains and replacement and rehabilitation of sewer and drainage pipes on 12 community streets. BWSC explained the anticipated…
Study the Ballot Questions
Q.1 Expanded Slot Machine Gambling This proposed law would allow the state Gaming Commission to issue one additional category 2 license which would permit operation of a gaming establishment with no table games and not more than 1,250 slot machines.…
Opinion
By Phil Orlandella NEMPAC Executive Director honored North End Music and Performing Arts Center Executive Director Sherri Snow has been honored by Saint Joseph Society with the Musical Achievement Award. Sherry has accomplished many things, both personally and with…
Early Voting is Coming to Boston
Mayor Martin J. Walsh Voting in Boston is about to become more convenient. For the first time, registered voters who reside in the City of Boston will be able to take part in early voting, ahead of the November 8th…
Let’s Talk Trash…. Pick-Up That Is
Even though the City of Boston Public Works Department still has two years left on its trash and recycle removal contract, they should be thinking about holding a public meeting in the North End well before the contracts expire. Some…
Give BPDA a Fair Chance
A new identity for the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) will take place in the upcoming months. The BRA will become the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) with the primary focus on planning and neighborhood engagement. BPDA will be hiring…
BRA Has Been Moving in the Right Direction
Since Mayor Martin J. Walsh took office, the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) has steadily become more community friendly despite being cast as a complex and at times uncooperative agency. BRA Director Brian Golden has attempted to work with North End/Waterfront…