The sculpted likeness of the American patriot Paul Revere should have been the first creation by illustrious sculptor Cyrus E. Dallin. He arrived in Boston at nineteen unknown and fresh from Utah, with little money in his pocket, looking to…
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Takeout/Valet Parking Supported by NEWRA
A request by David Veo who has filed an application with the Boston Board of Appeal to allow takeout service associated with his plans for a new Sandwich Shop (no seating) in the first floor retail space at 188 North…
DiMasi Going Back to Kentucky Prison
For those of us who have had tremendous losses in our lives, there is no joy in reporting someone else’s demise. For the North End’s Sal DiMasi, this is a month of great strain and heavy loss. The Federal government…
NEWRA Comm. Has No Objection to Two Requests
NEWRA Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee in conjunction with its Executive Committee have sent letters to the City of Boston Board of Appeal stating they have no objection to two requests presented to them. Tom Hawk has filed a zoning…
A Clean Sweep
On a rainy and cool Saturday morning a staff person from the Pizzeria Regina on Thatcher Street is shown cleaning the sidewalk and curb in front of the popular eatery. Reportedly, the Regina does this every day. Good Neighbor
Sheer Genius
It’s been two months. You’re due for a haircut. You flip through the latest issue of Vogue, debating which model-esque hairstyle you want to emulate, and call to make an appointment with whatever upscale Newbury Street salon you typically go…
Bernard O’Rourke Promoted to Police Headquarters: Replaced by Captain Thomas Lee in District A-1
Bernard O’Rourke, longtime Boston Police Captain of District A-1 including the North End, has been promoted to BPD headquarters as Assistant Chief to Superintendent William Evans, in charge of all 2,400 uniformed officers throughout all 11 city districts. Bernie O’Rourke…
Commercial Trash Pick-up Times Discussed
While discussions centered around a Home Rule Petition that would regulate commercial trash collection times throughout the City of Boston, no official suggestions were determined at a recent Boston City Council hearing. The Home Rule Petition was filed by Councilors…
Thirty Local Eateries Participate in Upcoming Restaurant Week
Thirty North End/Waterfront eateries are participating in Restaurant Week Boston, more than last year’s participants. Restaurant Week takes place March 18-23 and March 25-30 and features, prix fixe three course dinners for $33.12, three course lunches for $20.12 and two…
Battery Wharf Architect Robert Verrier Elected to AIA College of Fellows
Robert Verrier, the enigmatic and gifted managing partner of The Architectural Team, who designed Battery Wharf among other projects in the North End, has been elected to the American Institute of Architects College of Fellows. For an architect, the award…