The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) has announced that on Saturday, Oct. 5, the organization had its first official Bench Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to kick off their Bench and Tree Sponsorship Program. William Abely and his family celebrated his mother…
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News and Notes
Boston Marathon Markers Video Available A first ever documentary, a seven-minute piece on the creation of the Boston Marathon Markers on Boylston Street has been completed in August 2019, according to the City of Boston and Mayor Martin Walsh. Reportedly,…
North End Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Completes $6 Million Modernization
North End Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, a member of Marquis Health Services, today announced the completion of a $6 million renovation to modernize the building and enhance programming for rehabilitation patients and long-term care residents. Â Marquis Health Services made extensive…
NEWRA Supports Three Requests, Denies Another
It was a busy night at the North End Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) held at the Nazzaro Community Center. NEAA addressed and voted on several requests that directly impact of the community. Requests included: Rep. Aaron Michlewitz legislation grandfathering use…
Meredith Moshier Named to SPARK Boston Council
North End resident Meredith Moshier has been named to serve on the 2019-2020 SPARK Boston Council a diverse 40-member group, that will spend the next 12 months working to continue to open up new lines of communication between young adults…
FOCCP Membership Drive Under Way
Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) are encouraging renewal of the organization’s membership to help make 2019 another banner year. Membership is made up entirely of volunteers from the neighborhood and other areas. Becoming a member, will help to support…
Star Market Donates $2,500 to NSC
Star Market has donated $2,500 to support the North End and West End food pantries and congregate meals program. The group also attended the opening of the new Star Market at 90 Causeway St. The Center reminded shuttle uses that…
In Brief
Annual Trellis Lighting Friends of Christopher Columbus Park Waterfront Park will hold its 16th annual Holiday Trellis Lighting on Monday, Nov. 25 at 5 p.m. Boston Mayor Martin Walsh will throw the switch to illuminate the Trellis with 50,000 dazzling…
Bye, Bye BRA? Councilor Wu Presents Plan to Abolish BPDA
In a meeting that packed the South End’s Union United Church on Monday with residents from all over the city, Councilor Michelle Wu presented a bold, 75-page plan to abolish the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) – formerly the…
Community News
Knights Basketball Team Coaches Needed Volunteer coaches are needed for the Saint Leonard Knights Basketball Program both boys’ and girls’ teams. Teams include: Boys 3rd/4th grade (combined) and high school. Girls: 3rd/4th grade (combined), 5th/6th grade (combined) and 7th/8th grade…