By Phil Orlandella Boston Local Food Festival held a special Family Fun Zone on The Greenway, that was filled with exciting interactive games and activities for the entire family. From getting physical to being in touch with animals of the…
Month: October 2017
Rodent Problem in Copps Hill Area Reported by Residents
By Phil Orlandella It appears that because of construction in the area there has been spotting of many rats in several areas in the North End including the Copps Hill Cemetery and Snow Hill Street. Apparently, the construction has forced…
Public Safety to Meet October 5
By Phil Orlandella Residents and the business community that want to hear the latest Part One Crimes committed in the North End during the month of September 2017 should attend the October 5 monthly District A1 Boston Police Public Safety…
North End Library Presents Author Talk
Anthony V. Riccio will discuss his book “From Italy to Boston’s North End-The Photographs of Anthony V. Riccio 1972-1982†which documents the arc of the Italian American Immigration experience with images of daily life taken in the rural villages of…
North Ender Raises Pennies from Heaven
By Phil Orlandella Lifelong North End resident Barbara Maldero wants to help the poorest of poor and plans to devote her life to meet her goal as a member of the Catholic Daughters of America, Court Ausonia 781, which raises…
Council President Wu Files Right to Change Ordinance
By Phil Orlandella An ordinance which would codify the right of Boston residents to install personal electric vehicle charging stations has been filed by City Council President Michelle Wu. Under the ordinance, property owners would be allowed to install electric…
Boston Police District A-1 Captain Fong Recognized for Leadership on Feast Weekends
By Matt Conti The September 2017 North End Public Safety Meeting was highlighted by the recognition of Boston Police District A-1 Captain Kenneth Fong who was presented with a City Council citation by Councilor Sal LaMattina. “Working with Boston Police,…
Christopher Columbus Park Celebrates Fall Annual Festival and Charity Drive
Friends of Christopher Columbus Park will once again host their annual Fall Festival on Columbus Day. This free neighborhood event, which draws people of all ages from across the city and surrounding suburbs each year, will be held Monday, October…
Edwards Releases Housing and Development Policy
Lydia Edwards, candidate for Boston City Council, released a comprehensive development and housing policy platform today outlining her plan to mitigate over development, protect the character of our neighborhoods, and ensure that city government fights to keep middle class families…
NSC Outgoing Volunteers Thanked At Goodbye Party
By Phil Orlandella Staff and volunteers gathered at the North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center to say goodbye to the following departing volunteer: Lizabeth Castrillon, Case Manager; Nikola Kovacevic, ESOL Coordinator; Courtney Johnson, West End Project Coordinator and Eve Howell,…