By Phil Orlandella Now that Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC) has completed Phase I of its projects in the North End, they have started Phase II which will run through November 2018. The BWSC project involves replacement of water…
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Review Editor Honored with Public Safety Award
One of the most active and caring persons regarding public safety in the North End/Waterfront neighborhood is Regional Review, Editor At Large Phil Orlandella who was recently recognized by the Boston Police Departments at the North End Night Out for…
NEWRA Expresses Concerns Relating to NSAMAP Study
A plan put forth by the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) is being questioned by the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) stating concerns of the development within the North Station Bulfinch Triangle area would have serious impacts on the traffic flow…
Councilor LaMattina Calls For A Public Hearing On North End Nursing Home Status
By Phil Orlandella Councilor Sal LaMattina has called for a public hearing related to the North End Nursing Home’s future. Since Partners made public their intentions to relocate the nursing home residents to Brighton the North End/Waterfront community has rebelled…
FOCCP to Celebrate 15th Anniversary in the Park
By Phil Orlandella Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP), an all-volunteer non-profit organization founded in July 2001 by a small group of North End/Waterfront residents and members of the business community, are preparing to celebrate their 15th anniversary with a…
National Parks in Boston Ready to Celebrate 100 Years
By Seth Daniel The National Park Service (NPS) is about to turn 100 years old this summer, and the Boston Parks are planning a major celebration on Aug. 25- 27 in and around the three major Boston parks – including…
Greenway Activities Past,Present and Future
By Phil Orlandella The Greenway recently became a runway as designer Denise Hajjar displayed creations from her Atlantic Avenue Boutique. The fashion show accentuated the natural beauty of the park with music and dancing. A raffle drawing was also held.…
EVERSOURCE Energizes NEAD
By Phil Orlandella North End Against Drugs (NEAD) President John Romano has announced that EVERSOURCE Energy has made a major donation to the non-profit community organization. “EVERSOURCE will continue the long storied history of Boston Edison and NSTAR as our…
A Clean Prado
Shown at one of Responsible Urbanites For Fido (RUFF) monthly parks clean-up are Amy Hand and Leslie Horn. This month they selected to clean the columns at the Paul Revere Mall (Prado) a hot spot for dogs passing through on…
Boston Patrol Officers to Wear Body Cameras
A six-month agreement between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association (BPPA) has been signed for police to wear body cameras while on duty to document their activities. Up to a hundred volunteer police patrol officers will…