A Russian proverb, “Having a good wife and rich cabbage soup, seek not other things,” speaks to the importance of cabbage as a mainstay of life in that culture. And, so it was for many ethnic groups where hunger was…
Urban Cantina Serving Mexican Food on Salem St.
Following 28 years of doing business in the North End, the owner of Going Banana’s, Frank Scire has opened a new eatery at 76 Salem Street called Urban Cantina. Specializing in Mexican style meals and brunch, the business is open…
City to Test Community Composting in North End
One of the site containers for the city’s pilot community compost program is near the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 North Bennet Street. Mayor Marty Walsh noted in a press release that this fall, the city will be collecting residential food…
Celebrating The Life of a Friend
If you are one of those North Ender’s who played at Shaw House or attended either Wianno Caddy Camp or Oyster Harbors’ Caddy Camp down the Cape in 70’s and 80’s, you are sure to remember a good guy named…
Director Very Community Minded
Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s selection of Jeremy Smith as the Director of the City’s Neighborhood Services Department was a solid move for neighborhoods. Smith appears to be a community advocate that is willing to listen to neighborhood requests, concerns and…
Comprehensive Audit of City Streets Underway
Neighborhood Engagement Walks (NEW), a comprehensive audit of every street across Boston began on September 15. Representatives from Mayor Martin Walsh’s Offices of Neighborhood Services (ONS) will begin walking the 850 miles of city streets in an effort to access…