Christine Franzese Attorney Atty. Christine M. Franzese, a lifetime resident of Winthrop, died at the Marist Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Waltham on Sunday, May 8, after a long illness. She was 54 years old. Born in Boston, the beloved daughter…
Fire guts Law Offices at Commercial Wharf
-By Joshua Resnek The law offices of Klieman and Lyons were greatly damaged by a fast moving fire last Wednesday that caused severe damage to a two story building sitting on pilings at 95 Commercial Wharf. Boston firefighters responded to…
Crime in the North End Drops 23 Percent
-By Phil Orlandella Crime has apparently dropped 23 percent in the North End/Waterfront over the past 30 days, March through April according to Boston Police Sergeant Tom Lema. The lower numbers stem from a reduction in larceny from a motor…
House Passes Balanced FY ’12 Budget
-By Phil Orlandella Joining his colleagues in the Massachusetts House, State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz helped pass a balanced FY ’12 budget aimed at increasing government efficiency, cutting costs and preserving essential services throughout the state. The budget, which passed with…
NEWRA Committee Discusses Several Park Issues
-By Phil Orlandella NEWRA Parks and Open Spaces Committee monthly meeting topics included dog issues, the new Snow Hill wall, DeFilippo Playground and the trash issue between the playground and the Brinks Garage wall. It seems no one can confirm…
Long Wharf Restaurant Opposition ill advised
Ten residents including prominent members of the North End Waterfront Residents’ Association should take a much closer look at the Doc’s Long Wharf restaurant development proposal. Being against it for the sake of being against it doesn’t satisfy the type…