By Phil Orlandella Just the facts need to be discussed Having written on this subject several times in the past, it has once again become a subject that needs to be repeated. Allowing people to speak on proposals presented to…
Category: Editorials
All City Events Should Have Input from Residents
A comprehensive review of the city’s management of large-scale events has been set in place by Mayor Martin J. Walsh covering all the necessary things to do but it doesn’t mention community import that the Review is aware of. Making…
Six Elected NEWNC Members Up to the Task
Six North End residents have been selected to serve two-year terms on the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) a nonprofit organization that acts as an advisory board to City Hall. Three incumbents and three new board members won seats on…
Opinion
By Phil Orlandella A new community center would be a great addition to the neighborhood A study to find a site for the new community center, built from the ground up or in a renovated facility in the North…
Downtown View:Pockets of Diversity
A few weeks ago I went to “The Dynamic City,†a conference at Boston University sponsored by Historic New England and two BU departments—the Initiative on Cities and the American and New England Studies Program. The presentations were first-rate, the…
Marijuana Legalization Question on November Ballot
While November is still a long way from now, it’s plenty of time for voters to contemplate on a proposed ballot question relating to the legalization of marijuana for those 21 and older. The proposed question calls for licensing, regulation,…
Budget Includes Many North End Needed Projects
In its Fiscal Year 2017 budget Boston managed to come up with $1.9 million for Paul Revere Mall (Prado) improvements that residents and some non-profit agencies have requested for dire renovations. Site furnishings, pathways, landscaping, utility work on the fountain…
Opinion
By Phil Orlandella Tagliaferro not seeking NEWNC reelection Following serving 20 consecutive years on the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) Anne Devlin Tagliaferro has decided not to seek reelection to the volunteer community advisory board. An extremely active member of…
Street Performers Permitting is Needed
While street performers provide a great source of entertainment to visitors and Boston residents, they can also be a problem. At times they are a public safety issue, extremely loud, interfere with business access, pedestrian access and problems vying for…
Residents Should Vote in NEWNC Community Election
This coming Saturday, May 14, the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) will be conducting its annual Board of Directors election from 10am to 2pm in the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 North Bennet Street. All North End/Waterfront residents are eligible to…