Earlier this month the North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) celebrated its 20th anniversary in style with a “Roaring Twenties” themed concert and fundraiser at Big Night Live. The event was a tribute to NEMPAC’s history, founders, and…
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During First Quarter 2022 District A-1’s Violent Part One Crime Down 18%
Boston Police released the first quarter crime stats for District A-1 and violent Part One Crime was down 18 percent while nonviolent Part One Crime was up four percent. Part One Crimes are the more serious crimes the Boston Police…
Michlewitz Secures Nearly $2 Million for North End
After three days of debate and over a thousand proposed amendments, the $49.73 billion FY23 state budget passed the House of Representatives 155-0 and now goes to the Senate for their consideration. In the budget Rep. Aaron Michlewtiz, Chairman of…
Gabriela Coletta Reflects on Win; Plans To Hit the Ground Running Once Sworn In
After a hard fought campaign, Gabriela “Gigi” Coletta came out on top during the city’s Special Election Preliminary for the District 1 City Council seat earlier this month. Coletta, who was officially sworn in Wednesday by Mayor Michelle Wu at…
North End Weekly COVID Positive Test-Rate Over 13 Percent
The North End and the surrounding area’s weekly COVID positive test rate increased to over 13 percent with over 1 out of every 10 residents testing positive for the virus last week. Boston health officials have been battling against the…
Cutillo Park Still on Hold
One of the reasons the renovation of Cutillo Park on Richmond Street, North End has been on hold is the determination of constructing a hotel on Cross Street, adjacent to the park. The development of the hotel has been approved…
In Brief
North End Library Activities Friday Movies Starting Friday, May 20 at 2 PM, Barry Marshall of Emerson College will introduce four lesser-known films noir gems and lead a discussion afterwards. Mah Jong On Thursdays at 11 AM Mah Jong will return…
No Contest for NEWNC Election
Only six residents filed nomination papers to become candidates for six openings on the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC), resulting in another no contest for the third consecutive year. Once again, all the candidates that turned in papers will be…
Mayor Wu Launches Green New Deal for Boston Public Schools
Building on her campaign commitment to deliver a Green New Deal for Boston Public Schools (BPS), Mayor Michelle Wu on May 12 laid out a $2 billion plan to overhaul BPS facilities, including new construction and renovation projects, as well…