Upcoming programming offered by West End Museum The West End Museum, located at 150 Staniford St., Suite 7, will offer ‘Now is the Hour: A Tribute to Buddy Clark’ on Sunday, June 29, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at The Hub…
Month: June 2025
Ducklings Sculptor Schön gets Political with New Exhibit
By Dan Murphy Though she is likely best known for her whimsical public art creations, including the ‘Make Way for Ducklings’ sculpture in the Public Garden and the Tortoise and the Hare sculpture in Copley Square, venerable local artist Nancy…
North End Execution Capture 2025 Mayor’s Cup
The 2025 version of the North End Execution got tournament season off to a great start when they captured the 2025 Mayor’s Cup in the 18U Division. The Execution have reloaded this year and they looked more than ready. Led…
The Greater Boston Food Bank Celebrates Hunger Relief Champions at GBFB Awards
Special to the Times The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB), the largest hunger-relief organization in New England, honored the individuals and organizations that demonstrated extraordinary leadership in supporting GBFB’s hunger-relief efforts throughout 2024 at its new GBFB Awards event, held…
North Washington Street Bridge
Construction Update The Construction Look-Ahead through Junly 5 for the North Washington Street Bridge is as follows: Scheduled Work • Opening of all inbound and outbound traffic lanes • Opening of West Sidewalk • Opening of Lovejoy Wharf • Pavement…
Viva le Bocce Tournament at Langone Park
A Celebration to Bring Together the Community & Raise Funds for NEW Health Special to the Regional Review On Saturday, June 7, NEW Health (North End Waterfront Health) held its third annual Viva le Bocce tournament at Langone Park. Members…
Coletta Zapata Proposes Increase to Visitor Parking Violation Fines
Special to the Regional Review Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata (District 1) introduced an ordinance to raise parking violation fines for non-residents in the North End during TD Garden events. Coletta Zapata’s proposal comes in response to the North…
NEWRA Opposes Height Proposal, Supports License Expansion
By Phil Orlandella A request to change the legal occupancy at 97 Salem Street from retail and offices to commercial space and a 14-room boutique hotel was opposed by the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) at their May public meeting.…
NEWNC Opposes Height Addition at 97 Salem Street
By Phil Orlandella A request to change the legal occupancy at 97 Salem Street was opposed 4-1 by the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) at its May monthly meeting. “Residents were concerned about the 65.5-foot height addition,” NEWNC President Kevin…
George Wendt Remembered During Gathering at Hampshire House
By Dan Murphy One week after his death at age 76, George Wendt, the late actor best known for his portrayal of beloved bar regular Norm Peterson on the classic TV sitcom ‘Cheers,’ was remembered on Tuesday, May 27, during…