A Celebration to Bring Together the Community & Raise Funds for NEW Health Special to the Regional Review On Saturday, June 7, NEW Health (North End Waterfront Health) held its third annual Viva le Bocce tournament at Langone Park. Members…
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Coletta Zapata Proposes Increase to Visitor Parking Violation Fines
Special to the Regional Review Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata (District 1) introduced an ordinance to raise parking violation fines for non-residents in the North End during TD Garden events. Coletta Zapata’s proposal comes in response to the North…
NEWRA Opposes Height Proposal, Supports License Expansion
By Phil Orlandella A request to change the legal occupancy at 97 Salem Street from retail and offices to commercial space and a 14-room boutique hotel was opposed by the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) at their May public meeting.…
NEWNC Opposes Height Addition at 97 Salem Street
By Phil Orlandella A request to change the legal occupancy at 97 Salem Street was opposed 4-1 by the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) at its May monthly meeting. “Residents were concerned about the 65.5-foot height addition,” NEWNC President Kevin…
George Wendt Remembered During Gathering at Hampshire House
By Dan Murphy One week after his death at age 76, George Wendt, the late actor best known for his portrayal of beloved bar regular Norm Peterson on the classic TV sitcom ‘Cheers,’ was remembered on Tuesday, May 27, during…
Bad Weather Did not Stop the NEAA Lacrosse Season
By Phil Orlandella Despite a lot of rain in May, the North End Athletic Association (NEAA)2025 Lacrosse program got off to a great start and even managed to play in the Best of Boston Tournament at the end of the…
Mayor Wu and Parks And Recreation Department Cut Ribbon on Flour Bakery on the Common
Special to the Regional Review Mayor Michelle Wu joined the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, celebrated pastry chef Joanne Chang, and community members on Friday, May 30, to cut the ribbon on Flour Bakery + Café’s newest location in the…
Venerable Sculptor Nancy Schön Receives Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts Degree from Tufts
By Dan Murphy Nancy Schön, the celebrated public artist who brought Robert McCloskey’s classic children’s book ‘Make Way for Ducklings’ to life with her iconic sculpture in the Public Garden, was awarded an honorary doctorate of fine arts degree during…
News, Notes and Whatever
By Phil Orlandella North End Historical Museum on Prince Street The North End Historical Society (NEHS) and Frank DePasquale Ventures at a recent NEWRA meeting announced that the long-awaited North End Museum will be opened on the Freedom Trail at…
State Fire Marshal Highlights Summer Fire Safety
Special to the Regional Review State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine is asking residents to practice outdoor fire safety in the weeks and months ahead. “As the weather gets warmer and we start spending more time outside, outdoor fires also…