Thanksgiving is next week and Christmas is quickly approaching. There are two events this week that can get us into the Christmas spirit and help with some unique gifts. On Wednesday, Tom Kershaw and the Beacon Hill Civic Association are…
Month: November 2012
A Good Proposal
The recent hearing on a noise control ordinance by City Councilor Sal LaMattina is in order and overdue. LaMattina is seeking to put some teeth into a law to make bad neighbors or landlords pay for being a repeated disruption…
Obituaries 11-13-2012
Carlo ‘Carlino’ Caso Of Medford, formerly of the North End Carlo “Carlino” Caso of Medford, formerly of Boston’s North End and Passo di Mirabella, Italy, died on November 6. He was the beloved husband of 67 years of Rachela Divina…
Halloween Party
A couple of future North End firefighters attended the RUFF/Kids  Halloween Party.
North End Withstands Brunt of Sandy
Unlike other parts of the East Coast which was battered by Hurricane Sandy, the North End/Waterfront community was spared any real damage, injuries or reported deaths. Other than a tree uprooted on Hanover Street and some heavy surf pounding on…
Councilor LaMattina’s District Largely Intact After Redistricting
The Boston City Council voted 11-2 last week to support a third redistricting map that will most likely be signed by Mayor Thomas Menino in the next few days. The new map leaves City Councilor Sal LaMattina’s district largely intact.…
Councilor LaMattina/Police Praised by Residents
Attendance at the monthly Boston Police District A-1 Public Safety meeting held in the Nazzaro Community Center continues to grow. Last week’s public meeting drew about 50 residents that were provided crime statistics over the past 30 days. Residents asked…
V. Cirace and Sons Announce New Wine Tasting Room
V. Cirace and Sons, the award winning North End liquor store, recently added a new wine tasting room that offers full service seating, table service and pairings of fresh Italian foods. Lisa Cirace and her brother Jeff, third-generation owners of…
Halloween
Sandy had blown in on Monday, but by Wednesday the day and night were perfect for Halloween. Thousands of children, many with their parents, made their way through the neighborhoods to threaten their tricks, but get their treats. They were…
Speaking of Sandy
Looking at the devastation on Wednesday morning of New York City and the coastline, one cannot help but be amazed at how one of the most advanced cities in the world can be humbled in less than 24 hours by…