By Phil Orlandella Since 2015, Project Oscar has been collecting composted materials and data in the North End at the Polcari Playground next to the Nazzaro Community Center. About 30,000 pounds of food waste has been collected in the neighborhood…
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Friends of the North End Schedule 45th Reunion in Sept
By Phil Orlandella The Sons of Italy Hall in Winthrop will be filled to capacity for the Friends of the North End 45th Reunion this September 16. “Our reunion has become very popular over the years,†said Victor Passacantilli one…
The List of Top 100 Highest Paid Municipal Employees
The Top 100 highest paid employees in the City of Boston show that six are now earning more than $200,000 per year in regular pay and that Supt. of Schools Tommy Chang continues to be the highest paid employee in…
Boston Public Library to Gain New Trustees
Beth Treffeisen In an effort to diversify the Boston Public Library leadership and funding sources, the Boston City Council voted to pass a home rule petition proposed by the Mayor to expand the number of BPL Trustees from nine up…
NEMPAC Accepting Applications for the Geraldine Marshall Music Scholarships
The North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) continues to offer the Geraldine Marshall Scholarship, and to preserve the legacy of a woman who loved children and the arts. The Geraldine Marshall Scholarship Fund enters its third year of…
North End Public Safety Meeting August 3
By Phil Orlandella Based on the last two monthly Part One District 11 Boston Police reports, there has been an increase in crime in the North End. Some residents believe it’s due to the warm weather, others feel it’s just…
Sandwich Board Signs Regulations Will Soon Be up for Debate in City
By Beth Treffeisen In bright colored letters across chalkboard signs, witty remarks or inspirational quotes entice a passerby to stop, look in and see what’s inside. These free marketing tools helps many small and larger businesses alike to get shoppers…
Tyler Orlandella Named All-Star and Runner of the Year
Beverly High School student, Tyler Orlandella, granddaughter of former North End residents Mary (McGonagle) and Phil Orlandella, has been named Girls Track All-Star and Runner of the Year. Tyler won the 2006 State all around gymnastic championship and many gymnastic…
Ward 3 Dems Endorse Passacantilli, Kelley for City Council
The Ward 3 Democratic Committee has voted to endorse Stephen Passacantilli for the District One City Council race. The Committee voted 23 to 1 to endorse Passacantilli, a North End resident and member of the Ward 3 Democratic committee. District…
Boston Children’s Museum Receives National Leadership Grant to Directly Support School Readiness Through Partnerships
Grant and Launch of New Website Enhance the Capacity of Museum and Library Educators to Support Children and Families Boston Children’s Museum recently received a National Leadership Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services dedicated for School Readiness…