Voted by users, the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway, has been named one of the Top Ten Urban Trails in the country by USA Today and 10 Best! Being named in the top ten is a major honor for the Conservancy…
Month: September 2015
Ordinance Bans Use and Sale of Synthetic Drugs in Boston
A new Boston law prohibiting the sale and use of synthetic marijuana is on the books. Filed by City Councilor Frank Baker, passed by the City Council and signed by Mayor Martin Walsh the measure carries a $300 fine for…
Obituaries 09-15-2015
Evelyn Capossela Harrington Formerly of the North End and Quincy Evelyn Capossela Harrington formerly of the North End and Quincy, peacefully passed away on August 8 surrounded by her children and grandchildren whom she loved so very much. She was…
Volunteer Day
A Family Volunteer Day was held by the Greenway Conservancy on August 22. It featured a morning of gardening with kids, families and friends.
Plaque of Appreciation
Peter Bounassaro of the Thacher Street Club North End presented businessman Frank DePasquale with a plaque of appreciation for his continuous support of the neighborhood.
Eliot School Hosts Innovative Summer Camp
C.A.S.IT. Inc. (Centro Attivita’ Scolastiche Italiane) in cooperation with the Eliot K-8 Innovation School and the Office of the Italian Consulate finished the first week of an Italian Immersion Summer Camp. Maria Gioconda Motta, President of C.A.S.IT. Inc., and Traci…
Permanent North End Dog Park in the Planning Stages
Now that the successful dog park pilot program at DiFilippo Park is officially over, the well used facility will remain open while Responsible Urbanites For Fido (RUFF) continues to meet with the City of Boston to proceed with plans to…
NEWRA Supports Occupancy Change
A request by Chris Young to change the occupancy at 27-29 Fleet Street from four to five apartments was supported by the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) at their August monthly meeting. Plans call for the renovation of the building…
Neighborhood Public Safety Meeting on Sept 3
This coming Thursday, September 3 at 6pm District A-1 Boston Police will hold the North End Public Safety monthly meeting in the Nazzaro Community Center. Â Part One Crime in the North End/Waterfront community has decreased on a regular basis, according…
City Establishes New 311 Hotline
Bostonians are the eyes and ears of their communities. That’s why, in every neighborhood, I’m always asking residents what we can do better. I count on your responses to make our city services the best they can be. But I…