Last weekend, the Old North Church and Historic Site, on the 245th anniversary of two signal lanterns shining in the dark of its steeple, were lit for inspiration in times of challenge. Two ceremonial lanterns were lit to mark the…
Month: April 2020
Boston Fund Steering Committee Awards More Emergency Grants
An additional $3 million in funds have been approved to support 29 organizations that provide essential services to front-line workers, healthcare providers and Boston families well-being is most immediately impacted by the COVID-19 health emergency according to the Boston Resiliency…
Columbus Park Open, New Game in Place, Playground Closed
Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) have advised that while the park remains open, the playground is closed for social distancing programs related to COVID-19. However, throughout the medical crisis the blue lighted trellis also remains open and a new…
North End’s Bricco Now Open for Take Out
DePasquale Ventures announced that Bricco Restaurant, 241 Hanover Street, Boston, is now open for take-out. From noon until 8 p.m. daily. Bricco will be offering take-out specific menus which can be found on their website, www.Bricco.com and can be made…
NEWNC Community Election in Jeopardy
For the first time since the inception of the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) the community organization had to postpone its annual May election of board members until possible other options can be determined, if any are plausible. Many reasons…
City Proposes Operating Budget and Capital Plan
Mayor Martin Walsh is proposing a fiscally responsible operating budget and Capital Plan to meet the needs of Boston. Recommendations call for $3.65 billion Fiscal Year 2021 operating budget and $3 billion Fiscal Year 2021-2025 Capital Plan, building on years…
North End Feasts Unveil Special Edition All Saints T-Shirt
The North End Feast Societies Unite to Address Food Insecurity During Covid-19 Crisis. Proceeds from the online sale of the special edition shirt will benefit the neighborhood’s food insecurity programs run the the ABCD and NEW/Health Center and other local…
NEMPAC Host First Free Open Mic Community Night
North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) held its first Free Open Mic Community Night with 17 talented acts involving 20 performances from the North End, West End, Charlestown, Malden, Somerville, Nashua, NH and Ponferrada, Spain, with strong family…
News and Notes
City Announces Mortgage Relief Mortgage relief partnerships have been established with 12 lenders which will provide homeowners with at least three months of deferred payments, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced. Housing leaders will offer three months of deferred mortgage payments…
U.S. Attorney Urges Health Care Sector to Report Fraud Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic
As part of the comprehensive federal response to the COVID-19 outbreak, United States Attorney Andrew E. Lelling is urging leadership at Massachusetts hospitals to report individuals and companies that may be engaged in wrongdoing related to the COVID-19 pandemic. In…