By Phil Orlandella The North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) has elected its new officers for the advisory group to City Hall. NEWNC members are elected by residents to serve a two-year term. Elections are held each year, with half of…
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Men’s Health Awareness Month
By Maria Stella Gulla In this month’s letter I would like to highlight the importance of men’s health, as June is Men’s Health Awareness month. This is a special awareness period first recognized by Congress in 1994 and celebrated across…
NEWRA Opposes 88 North Washington Street Hotel
By Phil Orlandella The hotel will be built on a private parking lot bound by North Washington Street, Valenti Way and Beverly Street and will be 15 stories high plus basement. The number of rooms will be 74 and amenities…
North End Resident Stephen Borelli Announces for Governor’s Council
Former Police Sergeant Stephen Borelli a life-long resident of the North End announced his candidacy for Governor’s Council for the 6th District. With over 30 years of experience as a special investigator, law enforcement officer and an Assistant Clerk Magistrate,…
Levend Bagelry Opens at the Boston Public Market
Levend Bagelry, a maker of organic hand shaped sourdough bagels, has opened at the Boston Public Market. The bakery will sell a variety of bagels, bagel sandwiches, and pizza bagels baked in an oven inside the Market. “The Boston Public Market provides the…
June Happenings at the Boston Public Market
It’s the season of picnics, sunny beach days, and celebrating our graduates. Pack a picnic basket with fresh, new summer produce like berries and radishes, pop some locally-made bubbly, and start summer right. Visit the Boston Public Market to explore what’s in…
West End Museum Transportation Exhibit
by Phil Orlandella Located near North Station, the West End Museum, 50 Staniford Street, newest exhibit depicts the West End’s role in early Boston Transportation. The exhibit recounts the phases of development since the 18th century through graphic panels and…
North End Nursing Home and Rehab Center to Close Leaving Elderly and Families in Lurch
By Phil Orlandella Vowing to stop a potential proposal by Partners/Spaulding to relocate seniors living in the North End Senior Home on Fulton Street, close to 200 residents and family members filled the hall at the Nazzaro Community Center to…
Read Your Way to Fenway Summer Contest
Boston Public Library’s annual Read Your Way to Fenway summer essay contest is underway for young people in Boston ages 5 through 17. Readers may download an application via www.bpl.org/summer or pick up an application at any Boston Public Library…
NEAD and NEW Health Drug Awareness Day
North End Against Drugs (NEAD) in-conjunction with North End Waterfront Health held a Drug Awareness Day at St. John’s School for 5th to 8th grader students at both St John and Eliot Schools. The program was an incredible partnership between…