While winter is still upon us, it’s already time for parents to look past the current school year and begin considering summer alternatives for their children. Boston-area kids can choose from a wide selection of offerings this year, including some…
Month: February 2014
Boston Police Investigate Sexual Assault in the Area of Unity Street in the North End
At about 1:11am, on Saturday, February 15, 2014, officers from District A-1 (Downtown) responded to a report of a sexual assault in the area of Unity Street in the North End, according to a press release from the Boston Police…
Proponents of Household Trash Time Change Need to Express Support
Now that Boston City Councilor Sal LaMattina has established (as requested by residents) a public hearing at City Hall (Monday, March 3, at 6:30 p.m.) to discuss the possibility of changing the time when household trash can be placed out…
Some of the Problem Is Within the Neighborhood
It’s one thing to have quality of life issues raised but on the other hand for the most part the community in general has supported all of these requests that are mainly responsible for the loud noise problem. The issue…
Obituaries 02-18-2014
Guy Cappello, Jr. Popular Master Hair Stylist Guy Cappello, Jr. of Lynnfield, formerly of Boston’s North End, died on February 14 at the Lahey Clinic in Peabody. He was 92 years old. Mr. Cappello was born and raised in the…
St. Leonard’s Church Embarks on Major Renovation
In a letter to parishioners, Fr. Antonio Nardoianni, announced the most extensive, and expensive, renovation of the Saint Leonard’s Church since it was built in the late 1800′s. The preliminary estimate for repairs is “in the order of seven figures, 
Street trash piling up in North End
The gutters in the North End are full of trash and other debris and it’s unsightly to say the least. Local residents, business owners and elected member of the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council, Toni Gilardi has expressed her opinion claiming…
North End Crime Statistics Remain Stable
Based on a report handed out at last week’s District A-1 Boston Police North End Public Safety monthly meeting, Part 1 crime statistics, overall were about the same from the previous 30 days. Commanding Officer Captain Jim Hasson and Sergeant…
Greenway Names Jesse Brackenbury Executive Director
The Board of Directors of the non-profit Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy has named Jesse Brackenbury as the Conservancy’s Executive Director. Brackenbury joined the Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy as Chief Operating Officer in December 2009 and assumed the role of acting…
Full Liquor License Transfer on NEWRA Agenda
Only one voting item is on this month’s North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association community meeting which will be held this Thursday, February 13 at 7pm in the Nazzaro Community Center. Donato Frattaroli, new owner all of Davide Restaurant, 326 Commercial Street,…