Annette Papa Of Boston’s North End Annette F. (Sutera) Papa of Boston’s North End passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 31. She was the wife of the late Bartolomeo Papa, devoted mother of Patricia “Patte” and…
Month: August 2016
A Clean Prado
Shown at one of Responsible Urbanites For Fido (RUFF) monthly parks clean-up are Amy Hand and Leslie Horn. This month they selected to clean the columns at the Paul Revere Mall (Prado) a hot spot for dogs passing through on…
Boston Patrol Officers to Wear Body Cameras
A six-month agreement between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association (BPPA) has been signed for police to wear body cameras while on duty to document their activities. Up to a hundred volunteer police patrol officers will…
Mayor Announces Early Voting Locations
For the first time Boston will be able to allow voters to cast their ballots early (October 24 to November 4) for the November 8 election. Boston’s Board of Election Commissioners unanimously voted in favor of the Election Department’s plan…
Nursing Home Issue At A Standstill
By Phil Orlandella A steering committee is still moving forward in an attempt to preserve the North End Nursing Home on Fulton Street from being closed down and the occupants being moved to other facilities. Residents still remain positive that…
Greenway Activities:Past,Present and Future
By Phil Orlandella This summer The Greenway Conservancy has held many different activities and events for North End/Waterfront residents and visitors to enjoy. The many faces of The Greenway features Al Weiwel’s Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads that will be at…
Downtown View:Donald O’Trump
By karen Cord Taylor Karen is on a break. This column was published last fall. Things haven’t changed except that Donald is now the Republican nominee. But only a few weeks ago The New York Times reported he wouldn’t rule…
August Happenings At The Boston Public Market
Savor the last month of summer and come see what’s buzzing at the Boston Public Market. GreenFest on Friday, August 19th and the West End Children’s Festival on Saturday, August 20th. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3 Taza Churro Happy Hour (every Wednesday &…
Mayor Walsh Announces 2016 Garden Contest Winners
Mayor Martin J. Walsh has announced the winners of the Mayor’s 2016 Garden Contest presented with a Grand Prize from JetBlue and media support provided by the Boston Herald. Now in its 20th year, the contest recognizes gardeners who have…
North End/West End ESOL Participants Honored
ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) honored 43 students from over 15 countries for their success in completing the 2015/2016 Adult Education Program. The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program is the only program funded by…