A special memorial dedication was held last week in the Paul Revere Mall (Prado) in honor of Patrolman Andrew B. Cuneo who back in 1921 was the first Italian American Boston Police Officer killed in the line of duty attempting…
Author: Phil Orlandella
NEWNC Monthly Meeting Set for October 12
Tomorrow night’s North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council monthly meeting (Oct. 12) agenda includes a presentation by Boston Water and Sewer Commission on an upcoming project in the neighborhood. The community meeting will also contain three voting items. Hanover Street Nominee Trust…
Council Resolution Would Regulate Commercial Trash Pick-up Time
Many individuals and community groups have contacted elected officials regarding noisy business trash pick-up taking place throughout the night. Residents from the North End, Back Bay, Beacon Hill, the Leather District and Chinatown are disturbed literally in the middle of…
Boston Police Combating Motor Vehicle Break-ins
Area A-1 Boston Police have mounted a “Leave It and Lose It” brochure campaign in an effort to reduce motor vehicle break-ins. The brochure is a cautionary reminder advising motorists not to leave vehicles unlocked, do not leave keys in…
Monica’s Receives Good Neighbor Award
The North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association Clean Streets Committee recently presented their “Good Neighbor” Award to Monica’s on Richmond Street. Each month the committee selects a local business that continuously helps keep the neighborhood clean by sweeping the sidewalk and curb…
NEAD Community Awards Banquet/October 21
North End Against Drugs (NEAD) is seeking nominations for its Community Awards Banquet. “Nominees must be deserving individuals, businesses or organizations who have made living, working or playing in the North End better,” President John Romano said. Only one person…
Paul Revere House Receives Funds Needed for Repairs
In an attempt to repair ongoing storm weather infiltration at the historic Paul Revere House and the adjacent Pierce/Highborn House located at North Square, the oldest public square in the United States, the National Park Service, US Department of the…
Hanover Street Take-out Restaurant Supported by NEWNC
A request by Philip Consolo for zoning relief to change a former Hanover Street bakery (Lyndells) to a small take-out restaurant and a request for a 7-Day Common Victualler License was supported by the NEWNC 7-0 at their monthly community…
Greenway Hosts 9/11 Remembrance
NEWNC President Donna Freni, a member of the Greenway Leadership Council, recently updated residents on several topics related to the area located along Boston’s Waterfront. “The Greenway sustained very little damage from hurricane Irene,” she said. “Out of more than…
Local Liquor Licenses Update
Nonna’s Market, 293A North Street has been closed for about a year. The Licensing Board for the City of Boston has scheduled a hearing on an application to transfer the retail beer and wine license to a location outside of…