Thirty people participated in a virtual North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) March 8 public meeting that had two voting items of interest to the North End. NEWNC voted 8-0 to supported a zoning change and a transfer of retail package…
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Boston Parents Reach 700 Signatures in Online Petition Requesting Denial of BPS Waiver
In less than a week, more than 700 people coming from every Boston neighborhood have signed a Change.org petition encouraging Commissioner Jeffrey C. Riley of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to reject any waiver from Boston Public Schools (BPS)…
In Brief
NEWNC nomination papers still available Deadline for following nomination papers to become a North End/Waterfront Neighbor Council Board member is May 3. Candidates must secure signatures of 40 residents to be placed on the ballot for the May election. The…
Charlotte Golar Richie Endorses David Halbert for City Council At-Large
David Halbert’s campaign for City Council At-Large announces an endorsement from former State Representative (5th Suffolk) and current Massachusetts Civil Rights Commissioner Charlotte Golar Richie. “David is a smart and principled problem-solver, who will drive an agenda that promotes racial…
Unique Partnership With RSM Brings Famed Collettey’s Cookies to City Square
There were only a limited amount of rejections a determined young woman like Collette Divitto would take before doing something about it. Speaking from the now-vacant kitchen at the RSM offices in City Square on Monday, she said she got…
Latest North End COVID Update
Last week the North End’s cumulative COVID-19 positive test rate remained the same and the weekly positive test rate decreased slightly. According to the latest data released by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) last Friday, overall since the pandemic…
Community News
Outdoor Dining Outdoor dining resumes in the North End, pending any negative change with the pandemic, will start March 22. NEWNC Annual Election Nomination papers to become a board member of NEWNC are currently available at the Nazzaro Community Center…
Mayor’s Cup Street Hockey Tournament Starts April 20
Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will host the 2021 Mayor’s Cup Street Hockey Tournament in partnership with the Boston Bruins Foundation during the April public school vacation week. “We’re looking forward to getting our…
Councilors Wu and Breadon Call for Hearing on Childcare Coning
City Councilor Michelle Wu, in partnership with City Councilor Liz Breadon, filed a hearing order last week on the city’s Inclusion of Daycare Facilities zoning regulations with the aim of updating these regulations to make early education and childcare more…
Construction Update: North Washington Street Bridge Construction Look-Ahead Through March 20
This is a brief overview of construction operations and impacts for the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project. Vibratory Hammer Noise Impacts •A vibratory hammer is being used to install the five cofferdams which will be needed to build the…