State Representative Aaron Michlewitz set his legislative agenda for the new session, filing over 20 bills on various issues ranging from the Election Laws reform, gun control, increasing safety standards for highway tunnels, and eliminating unnecessary fees imposed on Boston…
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Citizens Bank Foundation Supports Paul Revere Association Project
Citizens Bank Foundation has made a $30,000 grant to the Paul Revere Memorial Association’s Capital Campaign. The Association has been raising funds and working on a phased construction effort to rehabilitate an abutting 1835 two-family structure located in Lathrop Place…
Sen. Petruccelli Re-appointed Chairman of the Joint Committee on Financial Services
East Boston Senator Anthony Petruccelli was again appointed chairman of the second most important committee in the Massachusetts Senate aside from Ways and Means late last week. Petruccelli will serve Chairman for the Joint Committee on Financial Services. Senate President…
Local Roots; An Urban Farmers Market Opens on Hanover St.
The words “local, sustainability and relationships†describe the experience that three native North Enders want to bring to the neighborhood with the grand opening this week of Local Roots Market on Hanover Street. Local Roots is an urban, farmers market…
The Big Chill
Freezing temperatures, snow accumulation and forecasts for more of the same might have most people shutting in until spring, but for the Nazzaro Center ski program, winter weather is wonderful. The center, in partnership with the North End Athletic Assoc.…
Three Choices to Improve BPS Offered
Last Wednesday the Boston Public School Department (BPS) presented the External Advisory Committee (EAC) on School Choice’s results for an improved school choice system. At the meeting members of the EAC said they will be looking at three options for…
NEWNC Survey Targets Trash/Recycling
North End residents are being asked to take a very brief survey regarding how to improve the trash pickup and recycling procedures in the community. The survey is being conducted by the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) on its website…
Boston Police to Hold Public Safety Meeting
District A-1 Boston Police will hold its monthly Public Safety meeting on Thursday, February 7 at 6:30pm at the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 North Bennet Street. Commanding Officer Captain Thomas Lee, Sergeant Tom Lema and Officer Ted Boyle will update…
RUFF Forced to Abandon Gassy Levels Clean-up
While RUFF is still awaiting its non-profit status the community group is planning potential fundraising events anticipating approval from the Federal Government. The group conducts monthly meetings at the Nazzaro Community Center, besides establishing fundraisers is attempting to put together…
Neighborhood Council Supports Full Liquor License
By a vote of 8-1, the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) supported a request by Gerry Riccio for a full liquor license at Gennaro’s 5 North Square Restaurant, 5 North Square. At this time there is no license available. Earlier,…