By Phil Orlandella
North End Historical Museum on Prince Street
The North End Historical Society (NEHS) and Frank DePasquale Ventures at a recent NEWRA meeting announced that the long-awaited North End Museum will be opened on the Freedom Trail at 3 Prince Street.
NEHS President Tom Damigella noted, “The North End Museum provides a historical prenominal and iconic location. It also allows for the preservation of history and ensures the character of the neighborhood.”
Damigella said the museum was made possible through the generosity of DePasquale who purchased the site and is covering the cost of what of what needs to be done to open the museum. NEHS is seeking photos of the community for possible placement in the site.
Murial depicting the Gassy to be installed
A project to install a photographic mural depicting the former gas tank that was previously on the playground site, called the Gassy, now DeFilippo Park.
Robyn Reed President of Friends of DeFilippo Playground on Prince Street is collecting personal stories of how people used and enjoyed the Gassy playground over the years.
Police report several incidents
District Area A-1 Boston Police Community Service Officer Frank Ciampa along with Captain Driscoll gave a public safety report at the last NEWRA meeting.
They said there was another disturbance inside Artu Restaurant on Prince Street and there have been subsequent issues at this location in the past few months.
CVS on Hanover Street continues to be a problem according to police as they are dealing with shoplifting issues with one incident involving an employee and an offender.
There was also a breaking and entering at 185 Fulton Street.
Councilor Coletta Zapato names new staff
Boston City Councilor Gabriella Coletta Zapata has promoted Gabriella Ramirez as her Deputy Chief of Staff. Ramirez is a life-long resident of Boston.
She also announced that Samanta Peracchi of the North End as her North End/Wharf District liaison.
Walk the Beat with Police
The Boston Police Area A-1 Community Service Department meet every Tuesday (weather permitting) at the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 North Bennet Street at 10am for its “Walk the Beat” community initiative that officers walk around the neighborhood with residents.
The group meets and greets neighbors and business owners on their weekly walks.
Interested in joining the community walk call Chrissy at 617-343-4627.
FOCCP Independence Day Celebration
Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) will celebrate Independence Day on Saturday, June 28 about 12pm.
The day will be filled with magic, crafts, a parade around the park, special visitors and much more.
The event has always been a family fun day that usually attracts hundreds of residents.
FOCCP elects officers
The Friend of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) have elected officers following its annual board membership election.
All of FOCCP members are volunteers with the non-profit organization that cares for the park with the City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department and support from the business community conducts various programs in the park for the community and visitors to enjoy.
Elected were: President Joanne Hayes-Rines, Vice President Ann Babbitt, Treasurer Allison Seavy, Cleark John O’Reilly, Director At Large Susanne Lavoir and Patricia Sabby.
Movement and Walking Meditation
On Tuesdays through September 30, a movement and walking meditation classes are taking place at the Armenian Heritage Park on the Greenway.
Katrina Piehler, wellness coach and mindfulness educator will lead the short Qigong classes, a simple body-mind practice followed by a meditative Labyrinth Walk.
The program is offered free for everyone to enjoy.
Two Libraries coming to Columbus Park
Christopher Columbus Park is about to have a new amenity in the Park.
“Thanks to the efforts of our Art Curator Robyn Reed, we will install a little free Library this summer near the entrance to the playground,” Joanne Hayes Rines FOCCP President said.
“There will be two libraries, one for adults and one for children,” she added. “This is one of our many projects that are only made possible because of the generosity of our members and our business sponsors.”