Special to the Regional Review As Chair of the Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency, and Parks, Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata (District 1) has published a comprehensive report titled “Boston Rising: Building a Resilient City on a Hill Through Local Climate…
Month: January 2025
NEWNC Member Simboli Recognized for 25 years of Community Service
By Phil Orlandella Longtime North End community activist Marie Simboli was recognized for her twenty-five years of community service as a member of the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC). Known for her concern and dedication for the welfare of the…
Visit Winteractive’s Celestial Garden on The Greenway
The winter months may bring chilly weather to Boston, but with Winteractive on The Greenway we’re bringing magic to the coldest months this year! The Greenway will be hosting a special attraction on Dewey Square: the Celestial Garden (Jardin Céleste)…
NEWRA Supports Full and Transfer of Full Liquor Licenses
By Phil Orlandella Requests for a full liquor license and the transfer of a full liquor license were supported by the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) at the group’s December monthly meeting held at the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 North…
Coletta Zapata Introduces Legislation Providing Tax Exemptions to Landlords Keeping Rents Below Market
Special to the Review Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata proposed legislation allowing the City of Boston to opt-in to the “Good Landlord Tax Abatement.” The Good Landlord Tax Abatement allows municipalities to offer property tax exemptions for affordable rentals…
MassDOT Alerts Customers of EZDriveMA Scam
Special to the Review The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is once again reminding customers to be mindful of text message-based scams, also known as smishing. The scammers are claiming to represent the tolling agency and requesting payment for unpaid…
2024 North End Christmas Fund Luncheon
Courtesy Photos The 2024 North End Christmas Fund Luncheon was held on Thursday December 12 at St. Joseph’s Hall on Prince Street. This years’ event was sold out early, it was clearly the largest crowd ever for one of these…
North Washington Street Bridge
Construction Update Construction Look-Ahead: January 19 through February 2 Scheduled Work • West sidewalk formwork and utility install • Southwest approach barrier and sidewalk work • Marine fender wood installation • Lovejoy walkway pile cap formwork Work Hours • Mon–Fri…
Saint John School in the North End will Celebrate 130th Anniversary
By Cary Shuman Saint John School is in the heart of the historic North End, but it’s been making its own glorious history in Catholic education for the past 130 years. In fact, Saint John will recognize its decades of…
Local Tech Educator Brings AI Learning into the Catholic Classroom
Special to the Review Technology and theology go hand in hand at this Catholic school. Students are both engaged and informed as they participate in MIT’s Day of AI Curriculum at St. John School. Ms. Barbara Mikolajczak, Director of Technology…