Anyone with information on the culprit that viciously abused the dog called “Puppy Doe” should ,pick-up the phone immediately and turn in the person(s) that conducted the totally uncalled for cowardly abuse that resulted in the canine being euthanized. The…
Month: October 2013
Fill the Boot Stolen
Stealing the North End Fire Station Boot, with money in it for the Muscular Dystrophy Fund, is outrageous and hopefully the culprit is apprehended. The Regional Review would love to publish the person(s) name so the neighborhood knows who this…
NEWRA Elects Officers
Congratulations to the newly elected officers of the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). It’s important that residents step to the plate as leadership on the community volunteer organization that works for the betterment and preservation of the neighborhood. Being in…
Bike Markings Will Follow Salem Street Repaving
Once the repaving of Salem Street, from Cross to Charter Streets is completed, the City of Boston will be installing bike pavement markers on the entire street. The repaving process will apparently begin the week of October 15 and a…
Connolly/LaMattina Chamber Speakers
Mayoral candidate John Connolly and Boston City Councilor Sal LaMattina were guest speakers at last week’s North End Chamber of Commerce (NECC) monthly meeting. Saint Leonard’s Hall on Prince Street was filled to capacity with North End residents and members…
Mangia Mangia Supports Neighborhood Endeavors
One of the oldest North End eateries is not located on Hanover Street or Salem Street it’s on Endicott Street. For almost 27 years, (this December) Mangia Mangia has been serving breakfast and lunch to local residents and other customers…
North End Crime Rates Still down
The first order of business at last week’s Boston Police Public Safety meeting was the announcement that District A-1 Commanding Officer Thomas Lee has left the Boston force to take the Chief of Police position in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Residents…
The Columbus Day Parade Is on Sunday
The North End Columbus Day Celebration Parade will begin at 1 PM on Sunday at Boston City Hall and make its way through downtown Boston on its way to the North End. Held in the North End every other year,…
Our Opinions
Voter Turnout Was Horrendous There were winners and losers in the City of Boston Primary Elections, however the turnout of registered voters was horrendous, especially with the large number of candidates running for political office. A mayoral, At-Large and District…
Downtown View: The Challenges of Housing
Mayor Menino has set a goal of building 30,000 more units of housing by 2020, even though he won’t be mayor for most of that time. Governor Patrick set a goal last year of building 10,000 new units of multi-family…