Now that the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) community election is over, it’s time for the Council to get back to their volunteer work representing the neighborhood as an advisory group to several public agencies that eventually make the final…
Category: Editorials
Residents Need to Attend Neighborhood Meetings
Residents, especially abutters, should be attending NEWRA and NEWNC monthly meetings to express their point of view on proposals, developments, projects and other requests that directly impact the neighborhood. Believe it or not, all of the items discussed and voted…
A Total Community Effort
Congratulations to the six residents that were elected to serve a two-year term on the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) Board. In addition, thanks to the candidates that didn’t get elected for taking part in this important community endeavor that…
Master Plan Needed to Address Open Spaces Issues
Just like every other neighborhood throughout the City, the North End/Waterfront is in dire need of some major renovations to its parks, playgrounds and other public open spaces. The situation at DeFilippo Playground (Gassy) on Prince Street is not a…
Voters Need to Turn out in Force
Now that the special election to nominate a Democrat and a Republican candidate to compete for the U.S. Senate seat held by the late Ted Kennedy is over, it’s time for voters to decide who should represent them in Washington.…
Treat the North End Like Your Neighborhood
The warmer weather is finally here and not a moment too soon. People are now enjoying the various parks in the North End and especially the Greenway. Thousands of visitors are expected to visit, the North End to shop, dine…
Standup and Be Heard
North End residents have a great opportunity not only to be heard relating to concerns facing the community, at the same time they can obtain first hand information on proposals that directly impact the neighborhood. Anything and everything that is…
Vote in the Community Election
An important community election will be held in the North End on Saturday, May 18. On that day, six of the members of the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council will be elected by local residents to serve two-year terms on the…
Scholarships Available for North End Students
North End students should be signing-up for scholarships being provided by North End Against Drugs Michelina and Raymond Costa fund. This is the ninth year these scholarships will be presented to K-8 grades, high school, preschool and college students. Applications…
Help Beautify North End Parks
Friends of The North End Parks are residents and other interested citizens who want the dream of beautiful parks to become a reality. Their goals are to beautify the parks so the community has world class gardens, engage the community…