The long winter snowfall cost the state to run $22 million over budget. Nearly $130 million was spent by the state on snow and ice cost during record accumulation. Cost reportedly was at $129.3 million. The state used 6000,000 tons…
Month: March 2015
Boston Public Market Set to Open This Summer
This summer, the Boston Public Market will open its doors to the long awaited year-round service with over 40 local venders. Staff are busy finalizing design details, developing hands on cooking classes and the marketplace cement floor has been laid.…
MBTA Employees Take Days off During Needed Times
More than half of all MBTA workers either call in sick or took at least one day off when they were most needed during the snowiest three-week span when the transit authority was basically shut down. Between January 27 and…
Michlewitz a Good Committee Chairman Selection
State Representative Aaron Michlewitz is consistently moving his way up the ladder in the House. The legislator, whose district includes the North End, has been appointed to his third chairmanship position on the Hill. House Speaker Robert DeLeo has named…
Abstract Art
The 2014 abstract sculpture, located on the Greenway, will be reconfigured this year.
Clear the Way
This small foot made path to the nursing home made it difficult for anyone to get through.
North End District 1 Crime Down in February
The month of February has been quiet, according to District A-1 Commanding Boston Police Captain Ken Fong, told residents at last week’s North End Public Safety meeting held in the Nazzaro Community Center. Only one arrest was made for disturbing…
NEMPAC/Revere Memorial Association Receives BCC Fund
Paul Revere Memorial Association and North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) have received a $2,000 grant from the Boston Cultural Council (BCC) for organizations and institutions supporting arts and culture in the City of Boston. The grant winners…
Tagging and Towing Vehicles Once a Street Has Been Cleared Is Crazy
Continuing mechanical street cleaning in the North End is a must, but tagging and towing vehicles after the cleaning vehicle has already done the job is ridiculous and uncalled for. Residents typically have a four hour window to move their…
Support Gun Offender Registration Bill
Legislation has been filed by Representative Aaron Michlewitz that would create a statewide gun offender registry list that would require defendants convicted of specific gun crimes to register their addresses with the police and verify them every six months. In…