Category: News
Giorgio Family Provides Meals for 40 Residents
Forty residents at the Michelangelo Apartments received individually packed lunch meals donated by Al and Maryann Giorgio of LaFamiglia Giorgio’s on Salem Street. The meal consisted of chicken, broccoli and ziti, a Caesar salad and a cannoli for dessert. “It’s…
Lack of Candidates Cancel NEWNC Public Election
Time has repeated itself, like last year. There will be no North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) community public election in 2021, due to lack of candidates to conduct a competitive election. Only three candidates, all incumbents, filed nomination papers for…
NEW Health Accepting Walk-Ins for COVID Vaccine
North End Waterfront Health (NEW Health) is now accepting walk-ins for the COVID-19 vaccine and, according to NEW Health’s Megan Ohlson, the clinic is currently administering Moderna and Johnson & Johnson to residents 18 and older. “Anyone who is 18…
MassDOT to Close Sumner Tunnel for 4 Months in Summer 2023
If the past is prologue, residents are preparing themselves for another traffic nightmare in 2023. At back to back informational meetings last week, MassDOT announced it will close the Sumner Tunnel for a full four months during the summer of…
In Brief
North End Agencies Receive Grants Two North End organizations have received Boston Cultural Council Grants that will support local arts and cultural programs. North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) and Paul Revere Memorial Association were awarded funds that…
NEWNC Members Address Joe’s Bar and Grill Changes
Only one agenda item was on the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) May 10 virtual monthly meeting. Joe’s American Bar and Grill proposed changes to its non-live entertainment license from cassette/CD player, four wide-screen televisions and one radio to add…
NEAA Soccer Program Registration Underway
“Working behind the scenes, the North End Athletic Association (NEAA) has coordinated a new soccer program this fall,” according to Coordinator John Romano. A group of dedicated volunteers have been working with Romano for the past five months to put…
West End Cannabis Dispensary Now Open
After a soft opening a few weeks ago Boston’s latest adult use and medical cannabis dispensary, Ascend, officially cut the ribbon on its Friend Street location. Located at 272 Friend St. Ascend aims to serve customers from the West End,…
UNIQLO Donates 75,000 AIRism Face Masks to BPS
This week, global retailer UNIQLO donated 75,000 AIRism face masks to Boston Public Schools (BPS). These protective face coverings will be distributed to BPS students, as well as teachers and faculty to provide a safe, healthy and productive learning environment.…