Luigi ‘Dixie Lou’ Visconti Apostolic Blessing Recipient, Active in North End fraternal and charitable organizations Luigi “Dixie Lou†J. Visconti of Boston’s North End died on December 4. He was 97 years old. An Army Medic during World War II,…
Committee Discusses Local Parks and Playgrounds Needing Repairs
Much needed repairs to Copps Hill Terrace located between Commercial and Charter Streets was one of several topics addressed at last week’s NEWRA Parks and Open Spaces Committee monthly meeting held in the Nazzaro Community Center. Reportedly, the Terrace, listed…
50,000 Lights Illuminate Columbus Park
Close to a thousand people attended the 10th Friends of Christopher Columbus Park holiday tradition lighting of the park’s trellises at a cost of $25,000. Michael Galvin, The City’s Chief of Public Property, on behalf of Mayor Thomas Menino threw…
Local Soccer Teams Compete in South End
Boys and girls ages 9-11 North End Athletic Association Soccer Teams recently ventured to the South End to compete against teams from that neighborhood. “This is the second time these two neighborhoods have gotten together to played a few games,”…
Committee Addresses Roof Deck Expansion
Proposals to expand a head house and the purchase of a restaurant were discussed at the last NEWRA Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee meeting held at the Mariners House in North Square. 50 Snow Hill Street, David Thyresson has filed…
Lovejoy Wharf Development Public Hearing Held
The Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) recently conducted a public hearing at City Hall regarding the development of Lovejoy Wharf proposing the rehabilitation of the existing 160 North Washington Street building into office space and the existing 131 Beverly Street building…