By Phil Orlandella A 19-year veteran of the city’s Transportation Department, Jay Richards was “Johnny on the Spot†while on duty in the North End, when a fire broke out on the 6th floor of a Burroughs Wharf condo. The…
Category: News
Public Safety Meeting Addresses Local Crime
By Phil Orlandella District 1 Boston Police will conduct its monthly Public Safety meeting to advise residents, local organizations and the business community of Part 1 Crimes that took place during the month of August, starting at 6 PM in…
North End Family Pride Day A Terrific Community Event
By Phil Orlandella North End Family Pride Day is just around the corner, being held at Langone Park on Commercial Street from 12 noon to 4:30 PM on Saturday, September 16. The community event offers many things to do for…
NSC News and Notes
By Phil Orlandella The North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NSC) has been very active lately. Director Maria Stella Gulla met with Boston Mayor Martin Walsh at the Blackstone Apartments to discuss Boston 2030 initiatives including, the need for affordable…
Joi of Summer Event Raises Money for N.E.A.D. Programs
On Thursday August 10, Joi Salon and Spa at 2 Atlantic Ave held their 4th Annual Joi of Summer fundraising event. For the second year in a row North End Against Drugs (NEAD) was the recipient of the funds collected.…
City Seeks Poll Workers for Upcoming Elections
By Phil Orlandella There are 255 precincts in the City of Boston and plenty of voters who may need some help with procedures and/or information on election day, according to Maria Lanza, Liaison for the Neighborhood Services Department. “The city…
Old North Outreach Mission Underway
By Phil Orlandella The Old North Church’s third-quarter outreach mission “Room to Grow†is underway accepting items suitable for children under the age of three in excellent condition only. The church is seeking clothing, to size 5T, shoes to size…
Pop-Up Posh Picnic Le Dîner en Blanc Returns to Boston September 9
The international epicurean phenomenon Le Dîner en Blanc returns to Boston Saturday, September 9, 2017. This marks the fourth time Boston will host the world renowned secret posh picnic, which is held in over 70 cities in more than 25…
Taste of the North End to Hold Benefit Bocce Tournament
By Phil Orlandella Probably the biggest benefit bocce tournament held each year in the North End is the Taste of the North End benefit event held at the Langone courts on Commercial Street. The tournament, which supports local scholarships and…
Mastering the Art of Presentation Workshops at W.E. Library
By Phil Orlandella Mastering the Art of Presentation, a three-week workshop, being held at the West End Library, 151 Cambridge Street, will be held on three consecutive Saturdays, September 16, 23 and 30 from 10:30 AM to 12 noon led…