NEWRA Supports/Opposes Proposals Two voting items were on the of a request by much North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) public meeting held at the Nazzaro Community Center and North Bennet Street. NEWRA voted 2 to 16 opposing a request by…
Author: Phil Orlandella
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NEWRA supports/opposes proposals Two voting items were on the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) public meeting held at the Nazzaro Community Center and North Bennet Street. NEWRA voted 2 to 16 opposing a request by Adriana Travaglione operator of Giacomo’s…
Two Saint Leonard Basketball Teams Win Championships
The two Saint Leonard Knights basketball teams (girls 3rd and 4th grade) and (boys 7th and 8th grade) have captured the CYO/BCA Basketball League’s 2024 championships. Aime Coen, Chris Pizzetti and Ben Locker and Marlena Crandell coached the girls team.…
Three Proposals Presented at NEWRA ZLC Committee Meeting
A public meeting was conducted by the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) Zoning and Licensing Committee relating to several proposals to changes in the North End. Owners of 64 North Margin Street requested to renovate and expand a unit of…
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North End Girl Friends Event Start thinking about attending the Girl Friends of the North End gathering Sunday, September 28. The annual special event of good old-fashioned fun and many memories of the past will be held at Spinelli’s, Lynnfield,…
Climate Alliance Commissions Flooding Study for North End
Using state funding, the North End Waterfront Climate Alliance has engaged Arup, an environmental engineering firm, to provide an assessment to integrate and advise the prior flood resiliency planning initiatives by the city, according to Cheryl Delgreco, President of the…
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North End Cares, Inc. Board North End Cares, Inc., formerly North End Against Drugs (NEAD) Board of Directors consist of: President John Pregmon, Vice-President Karen D’Amico, Treasurer Olivia Scimeca, Clerk Maria Lanza. Members: Kathy Carangelo, Frank Ciampa, Mikey “Fudd” Giannasoli,…
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By Phil Orlandella Corporate Sponsors Help Maintain Columbus Park Corporate sponsors make it possible for the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) to keep the very active community park maintained. Along with membership fees, FOCCP not only keeps the park…
FOCCP Looking Forward to Another Banner Year
“Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) is grateful for our wonderful community and we have wonderful events planned throughout 2024,” according to FOCCP President Joanne Haynes Rines, who said, “Be sure to mark your calendars so you don’t miss a…
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Washington Statue Restored/Returned to Old North Church Carved in 1790, the marble bust President George Washington, housed at the Old North Church and Historical Site in the North End has been recently restored to its original beauty. A delicate cleaning…