Registration is currently underway for the North End Athletic Association (NEAA) inaugural Flag Football season at Puopolo Park. “Before registering in the league, this is not a drop-off program,†organizer Steven Siciliano said. “Parental supervision and participation are strongly encouraged. 
Month: September 2021
Madaro Will Not Enter the Senate Race
East Boston Representative Adrian Madaro has decided not to run for the state senate seat recently vacated by Sen. Joe Boncore (D-Winthrop). Madaro, who has served as state rep since 2015 after winning a special election that year and is…
North End, Surrounding Area’s COVID Cases Decline
With a new school year in full swing, a large percentage of students under the age of 12 still unvaccinated and the Delat variant of the COVID 19 virus still raging city health officials are keeping a close eye on…
NEWRA Holds Meeting
There were no voting items on the agenda at the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) at their September 9 monthly meeting which heard three presentations from guest speakers. John Romano, Jr. Liaison from the City of Boston Office of Neighborhood…
Community News
NEWRA Monthly Meeting The North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) will hold its next monthly meeting (virtual) on Thursday, October 14 at 7 p.m. NEWNC Monthly Meeting The North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) will hold its next monthly meeting on Monday,…
Construction Update: North Washington Street Bridge Construction Look-Ahead
Overview of construction operations and impacts for the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project for the upcoming week. Marine Impacts The existing swing span steel of the existing bridge has been completely removed and the navigation channel beneath the North…
In Brief
Library Used Book Sale Friends of the North End Library used book sale is underway. There are an abundance of young children’s picture books and early readers. Books are available on the shelves at the front desk for purchase and they…
Boston West Nile Virus Risk Level Has Been Raised
At the end of last week the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) announced that Boston’s West Nile Virus risk level has been raised from moderate to high. This designation by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health is based on the…
America Since 9/11: One Step Forward, Many Steps Back
Amidst the solemn ceremonies and remembrances this past weekend of the terrorist attack 20 years ago on 9/11, one thing is clear: America is far better protected from a similar act of terrorism than we were on 9/10/01. To be…
Guest Op-Ed: Worry Rarely Changes Anything
Dr. Glenn Mollette Life presents challenges to us all and most of us understand worry. There are enough ordeals along the way of life to cause each of us to worry our heads off. However, worry will never add another…