Much has been talked about throughout the neighborhood recently about what exact changes will be coming to Hanover Street before the end of the decade. Important here is that nothing has gone beyond the discussion level so far and should…
Author: North End Regional Review Staff
Obituaries 04-24-2012
Philip Lamonaca Of Randolph, formerly of the North End Philip A. Lamonaca of Randolph, formerly of Boston’s North End, died on April 17. He was 72 years old. He was the cherished son of the late Joseph and Linda (Fusco)…
Invasion of the Greenway, by Pillows
Beds around the world went pillow-less last weekend. Saturday was International Pillow Fight Day, and in cities from London to Taiwan, parks filled with flash mobs armed with the seemingly innocent household object in every shape size and color. Bostonians…
Community Group Supports Two Requests
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association gave broad support to two new businesses planning to open in the North End. The group also heard legislative reform proposals regarding the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy and management of the Greenway…
The American Revolution is What Began Here in 1775
This year marks the 237th year of American Independence. The noble American experience with freedom and justice for all began here and everything that took shape and form since, had its beginnings in this place. We are called the Cradle…
Obituaries 04-17-2012
Carmen ‘Shorty McDuff’ Magnotta Of Everett, formerly of the North End Carmen E. “Shorty McDuff” Magnotta of Everett, formerly of the North and West End, died on April 10. He was the beloved husband of Phyllis (Damato) Magnotta; loving father…
Angry Residents Erupt in Chorus of Complaints About Lack of Police Presence
The honeymoon is over in the North End for the newly assigned Boston Police District A-1 Captain Thomas Lee. At the April 5, 2012 neighborhood public safety meeting, approximately 70 residents and business owners erupted in a chorus of complaints…
Neighbors Up in Arms over Noise and Other Matters
Last week’s monthly public safety meeting was packed with residents abhorrent of the type of behavior spawned by rowdies who leave some of the neighborhood’s bars from time to time being very noisy and urinating on the sidewalks. It appears…
Obituaries 04-10-2012
Ralph ‘Rara’ Ruzzo North End Resident Ralph “Raraâ€Ruzzo of Boston North End, died on April 2. He was 66 years old. He was the beloved husband of Olympia M. (Ciampa) Ruzzo; loving father of Ralph P. Ruzzo Jr. and his…
New England Aquarium’s New Look
If you visit the New England Aquarium (NEAQ) next fall you might be surprised to find a sand tiger shark, Myrtle the green sea turtle, and 800 different fish residing in the penguin exhibit. You will not, however, find any…