The streets will be alive with the smell of pot smoke Marijuana is now recognized as a legal substance for adults 21 years of age and over, rules and standards have been enacted within the new law that will be…
Month: January 2017
Obituaries 01-10-2017
Luigi Areniello Member of Local 1552 Meat Cutters Union Luigi Areniello of Boston’s North End died on January 2 surrounded by his loving family. He was a member of Local 1552 Meat Cutters Union. Born in Lapio, Italy, he was…
Christmas Morning Fire
A Christmas morning fire caused heavy damage to a four-story building at 52 Hull St. Firefighters first arrived on the scene at 4:15 a.m. and immediatedly called for backup to battle the five-alarm blaze. No one was injuried as all…
Santa Skate and Toy Drive Brings Holiday Cheer to the Italian Home for Children
By Conor Finley The holiday event season continues throughout the North End Steriti Rink was the sight for the 8th annual Santa Skate & Toy Drive, sponsored and organized by the North End Columbus Day Celebration Committee. Loads of toys,…
Police Arrest Leominster Man Connected with NE Stabbing
By Phil Orlandella Police have arrested Anthony Spinelli, 44, of Leominster in connection with the alleged stabbing of Bobby Pirelli (late 50s), a resident of Ausonia Council Apartments on Fulton Street, North End at 1:30 PM last Tuesday, December 20.…
Local Opposition Mounting for Municipal Harbor Plan
By Phil Orlandella A draft proposal by the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) for a Municipal Harbor Plan has generated a lot of opposition from North End/Waterfront residents. Some residents have submitted written comments to the BRA expressing concern related to…
Officials Remind Residents of New Marijuana Regulations
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has recognized marijuana as a legal substance for adults 21 and over, and the City of Boston reminded residents of the rules and standards that have been enacted with the new law: Possession of Marijuana Adults…
Council President Wu and Walsh Propose Entertainment Assistance for Small Businesses
A proposal to expand the “Acoustic on Main†pilot program allowing small businesses in designated business districts to host acoustic performances without obtaining a live entertainment license from the City of Boston has been filed by City Council President Michele…
Final Climate Ready Boston Report Outlined
A final report for Climate Ready Boston, the city’s initiative to prepare for the impacts of climate change has been released by Mayor Martin J. Walsh at a press briefing accompanied by several department heads and other organizations and agencies.…
Opinion
By Phil Orlandella Make plans for snow removal It’s only a matter of time until Old Man Winter decides to once again dump large amounts of snow on the streets and sidewalks of the community. Residents need to be prepared…