The state’s September total unemployment rate is down 1.8 percentage points at 9.6 percent following a revision to the August rate at 11.4 percent, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced Friday. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ preliminary…
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COVID-19 Update for North End; Positive Test-Rates Level off in the Area for Now
After a 40 percent increase in the COVID-19 positive test rate increased in the North Endl and surrounding neighborhoods two weeks ago the numbers here have seemed to level off according to data released by the Boston Public Health Commission…
Community News
81st Birthday-56th Anniversary Congratulations to North End Richie Longo, owner of Corner Café, recently celebrated his 81st birthday, In addition, Richie and his wife Mary Ann celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary. SPARK Applications Applications for the City of Boston 2021…
North End Service Center Boxed-Food Program
ABCD’s North End/West End food program provides nourishing boxes of groceries and produce to people in need. A collaboration and support of the Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) and Lovin’ Spoonfuls, the Center is able to give out boxes of…
Pagliuca’s Restaurant Receives Latest Good Neighbor Award
Janet Gilardi, Chair of North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association’s “Good Neighbor Award†has commended all the businesses and property owners for continuing to keep the North End clean during these trying months of a pandemic. She said, “there are many wonderful…
Columbus Statue to Get a New Home
The North End’s Christopher Columbus statue, that was vandalized once again over the summer during protests in Boston, will not return to its pedestal in Christopher Columbus Park according to Mayor Martin Walsh. Instead, the Boston Arts Commission will begin…
City, LIHC Investment Group, Belveron Partners Work to Preserve Affordable Housing in the North End
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit Boston was facing a housing crisis. Rising property values and rent have forced many longtime Bostonionas to seek housing elsewhere, sometimes miles from the city they called home for decades. The pandemic has not…
Janine Balistreri Announces her Write-In Candidacy for U.S. Representative, District 7
Janine (Adiletto) Balistreri announces that she is a write-in candidate for Tuesday, Nov 3, 2020 for U.S. Representative of MA, District 7, unenrolled. Janine Balistreri, a lifetime Massachusetts resident. Born in Everett, MA, and raised in Everett and Medford. Mother…
NEWRA Elections Postponed to 2021
“The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has altered many normal practices and accepted traditions North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) is no exception,†according to President Cheryl Del Greco. “Because many members have not been able to regularly participate in our monthly meetings…
In Brief
Expanded Funds for Restaurants North End/Waterfront Restaurants with under 25 employees that have been approved by the Boston Licensing Board to operate outdoor dining and to apply for the Reopen Boston Fund. The fund ensures restaurants in Boston are able…