The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has recognized marijuana as a legal substance for adults 21 and over, and the City of Boston reminded residents of the rules and standards that have been enacted with the new law: Possession of Marijuana Adults…
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Council President Wu and Walsh Propose Entertainment Assistance for Small Businesses
A proposal to expand the “Acoustic on Main†pilot program allowing small businesses in designated business districts to host acoustic performances without obtaining a live entertainment license from the City of Boston has been filed by City Council President Michele…
Final Climate Ready Boston Report Outlined
A final report for Climate Ready Boston, the city’s initiative to prepare for the impacts of climate change has been released by Mayor Martin J. Walsh at a press briefing accompanied by several department heads and other organizations and agencies.…
46th North End Christmas Parade
North End children are excited to watch the 46th North End Christmas Parade.
Remembrance
On the deck of the USS Cassin Young, National Parks of Boston Supt. Michael Creasey, Franklin Van Valkenburgh (North End resident and grandson of USS Arizona Capt. Franklin Van Valkenburgh), Lt. Commander Timothy Anderson, EXO for the USS Constitution, State…
North Square RFP Available for Public Space Art Project
By Phil Orlandella Renovations to North Square have taken another step in the right direction as a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a public art project in the area that includes the Paul Revere House and the Rachel Revere Park.…
NEWRA Supports Fourth Story Addition
By Phil Orlandella During its last monthly community meeting for 2016 held in the Nazzaro Community Center     the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) agenda included a request for an additional story to a three-story building, a change of occupancy to…
NEMPAC Executive Director Receives Boston SPARK Award
By Phil Orlandella North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) Executive Director Sherri Snow was one of three finalists for the City of Boston SPARK Award in the category of Community Building and Neighborhood Improvement, which is presented and…
Lewis Wharf Hotel Proposal Opposition Continues
By Phil Orlandella It appears that the battle between Save Our North End Waterfront (SONEW), a group of residents, and the potential developers of a major hotel on Lewis Wharf has rekindled itself with the gloves being put back on…
NE/WE NSC Delivers Turkeys to Seniors
By Phil Orlandella About 140 turkeys were distributed to North End and West End families by the North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center for the Thanksgiving season. Senator Joe Boncore, Representative Aaron Michlewitz, and Councilors Sal LaMattina and Jack Zakim…