Category: News
Coletta Announces Community Trash Initiative in District 1
Special to the Regional Review Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta is announcing a community trash initiative in District 1 to reduce trash and litter across the neighborhood and foster community pride. “I’ve heard from many residents about the accumulation of…
Abutters Challenge Construction
Two guest speakers and construction concerns relating to 190 Salem Street were raised at the May monthly meeting of the North End/, Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). Abutters claimed the owners of the building were conducting unauthorized construction. Following information provided…
Wu Announces Boston’s Safety Surge
By Michael Coughlin Jr. In a press conference at Thetford Evans Playground in Mattapan on Monday, May 22, Mayor Michelle Wu unveiled the City of Boston’s Safety Surge, an initiative to make city streets safer for everyone. As part of…
Mayor Forms Outdoor Dining Task Force
When Boston Mayor Michelle Wu put an end to the street outdoor dining in the North End to the dissatisfaction of restaurant owners, she committed to the formation of a Task Force to think through what a permanent program could…
In Brief
NEW Health Bocce Tournament Several community events have been held in May to benefit NEW Health. It all started on May 6 with a Viva la Bocce Tournament at Langone Park. Many sponsors helped make the tournament possible. A raffle…
FOCCP President Elected to 14th Term
Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) at their annual meeting elected Joanne Hayes-Rines president of the very active neighborhood non-profit organization for a 14th term. Joanne has been a member of FOCCP for 20 years and enjoys being involved with…
Mother’s Day Festivities at NSC
It was a great day for local senior residents who filled the North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center for a festive Mother’s Day celebration with friends, center staff and elected officials. Senior moms enjoyed a homemade brunch consisting of sausages,…
Boston Traffic Advisory for May 24-28
Events happening in the City of Boston this week will bring some parking restrictions and street closures. People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be…
ABCD’s Free Tax Assistance Yields $5.4 Million in State and Federal Refunds
Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) recently closed out the 2023 tax season having helped 3,103 residents complete their state and federal tax returns, resulting in $5.4 million in federal and state refunds combined, and $498,691 in Child Tax Credits…