A Fats, Oil and Grease (FOG) Campaign, sponsored by Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC) seeks to raise awareness of Boston residents for the importance of keeping cooking fats out of household drains that lead directly to the water system,…
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Saint Agrippina Society North End Christmas Program
By Phil Orlandella For the 22nd year, the Saint Agrippina DiMineo Benefit Society will hold a Christmas program for North End children only. The holiday event will be held on Sunday, December 11 from 12-2 PM at the Society’s Chapel,…
Question 5 Passes in Boston
By Beth Treffeisen The Community Preservation Act, that is designed to help Massachusetts cities and towns create affordable housing, preserve open space and develop outdoor recreation opportunities and rehabilitate historic sites passed yesterday in Boston. “We are thrilled that Boston…
LaMattina Holds City Council Hearing on Ferries
By John Lynds City Councilor and Chair of the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Transportation Sal LaMattina held a hearing last Thursday at City Hall to discuss the plans to bring a ferry to East Boston, Charlestown, the North End…
Columbus Park Trellis Lighting Ceremony
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) will celebrate a Boston holiday tradition with the 14th annual lighting of the park’s signature trellises on Monday, November 21, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Local businesses and neighbors support the efforts of FOCCP,…
NEMPAC and Improv Asylum Collaborate on New Youth Program
The North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) announced a brand new partnership with the Improv Asylum. The two organizations will collaborate to offer a Youth Improv Class in during the upcoming winter session for children ages 7-10 that…
Legalization of Marijuana Tips the Scale
By Phil Orlandella Massachusetts voters have sent a clear message to Beacon Hill regarding the four questions on the 2016 election ballot. The simple yes or no response to the questions drew a lot of attention, generated plenty of advertisements…
Nazzaro Center,PAAE Hold 10th Annual Arts Contest
The Nazzaro Center and Public Action for Arts & Education recently completed its 10th Annual Arts Contest. The program involved more than 40 boys and girls ages 6-14. The Arts Projects over the course of six months, culminated with an…
The 2016 Election – What’s on the Ballot?
Q.1 Expanded Slot Machine Gambling This proposed law would allow the state Gaming Commission to issue one additional category 2 license which would permit operation of a gaming establishment with no table games and not more than 1,250 slot machines.…
North End Halloween Parade
The Madonna Della Cava Society hosted North End families to its 65th Annual Outdoor Halloween Party on Saturday, October 29.