Santa Clause led the North End Athletic Association Parade through the community streets in a Fire Engine.
Month: December 2015
Rep Michlewitz Not Seeking State Senate Seat in Upcoming Election
Massachusetts State Representative Aaron Michlewitz ended speculation that he would seek the open State Senate seat vacated by Massachusetts State Senator Anthony Petruccelli, who recently announced he would be stepping down to pursue other career opportunities. Many had thought that…
NEWNC Supports Salem St Legal Occupancy Change
By Phil Orlandella While the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) had opposed a request by Nicholas D’Amore to change the legal occupancy at 92-94 Salem Street at a prior monthly meeting. The community elected Council reversed its decision at its…
From Our Readers
Something has to be done Dear Editor, I do vehemently agree that something must be done to deal with the problem of prescription pain killer abuse. One death is far too many, let alone the much higher number quoted in…
Downtown View:North Station Transportation Troubles
Consider North Station. The Boston Redevelopment Authority has defined its area as extending from the river to New Sudbury Street and from Cambridge Street to North Washington Street. Parts of that area, especially around the terminal itself, used to offer…
New Tobacco Ordinance Effect of April 1 No Fooling
 An ordinance signed by Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh to prohibit the use of smokeless tobacco and other tobacco products at professional sporting events, collegiate, high school and amateur sporting events will officially go into effect on April 1. No…
Boston’s Public Health Successes Highlighted in the Report
A report that recognized a snapshot of health outcomes across 26 major cities has named Boston for its remarkable strides in improving public health for city residents. Big Cities Health Coalition in its 6th edition of Big Cities Health Inventory,…
Trellis Lighting At Christopher Columbus Park
The 13th annual lighting of the Christopher Columbus Park trellis brought out hundreds on a chilly Monday night.
North End Parcel 11A RFPs Available
Request For Proposals for the sale of real property, Parcel 11A in the North End are now being accepted by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). Proposals for the fee simple sale of approximately two, 9500 square feet of land…
Mangia,Mangia Ready to Celebrate 29th Anniversary
Mangia, Mangia Restaurant on Endicott Street, across from Saint Mary’s Chapel has been serving breakfast and lunch for 29 years as of December 19, 1986. The eatery has been a popular spot to dine all these years and they continue…