The National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) has elected Jim Luisi, CEO of North End Waterfront Health (NEW Health), as its next Chairman. Luisi will serve as the organization’s top elected official starting in 2017, while continuing to lead…
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Area Crime Incidents Down; Police Report on Feast Fight, Burglary, Larcenies
By Matt Conti Boston Police reported a 12% decrease in serious “Part 1” crime incidents this year through August. District A-1, including North End and Downtown, was down 24% versus last year. The crime updates were part of the September…
Mayor Files Ordinance Banning Replica Handguns in Public Spaces
By Phil Orlandella So far this year, over 100 replica handguns in connection with crimes, have been recovered by the Boston Police Department. Many replica guns on Boston streets look so authentic that residents and even police officers reportedly have…
R.U.F.F. September Newsletter
September is here…fall is on the way… One of the best seasons for pups! Cool, crisp and lots of fun. Also a time where many new neighbors move to the North End – help RUFF recruit new members by sharing…
Free September Events at the Boston Public Market
Bostonians can look forward to welcoming the fall – and all of the seasonal New England food that comes with it – at several free community events during September at the new Boston Public Market.  “The Market is a community…
City Receives $350,000 Grant from State for Climate Preparedness
By Phil Orlandella A grant of $350,000 to support climate preparedness in Boston has been funded by the State’s Office of Coastal Zone Management’s Coastal Community Resilience Program. Funding will support the city’s Climate Preparedness Planning initiative, a project led…
Volunteer Day
A Family Volunteer Day was held by the Greenway Conservancy on August 22. It featured a morning of gardening with kids, families and friends.
Plaque of Appreciation
Peter Bounassaro of the Thacher Street Club North End presented businessman Frank DePasquale with a plaque of appreciation for his continuous support of the neighborhood.
Eliot School Hosts Innovative Summer Camp
C.A.S.IT. Inc. (Centro Attivita’ Scolastiche Italiane) in cooperation with the Eliot K-8 Innovation School and the Office of the Italian Consulate finished the first week of an Italian Immersion Summer Camp. Maria Gioconda Motta, President of C.A.S.IT. Inc., and Traci…
Permanent North End Dog Park in the Planning Stages
Now that the successful dog park pilot program at DiFilippo Park is officially over, the well used facility will remain open while Responsible Urbanites For Fido (RUFF) continues to meet with the City of Boston to proceed with plans to…