Some members of NEWRA Clean Streets Committee recently told DPW Assistant Commissioner Frank O’Brien that although a lot of time and effort has been placed in the neighborhood, the North End is still filthy. Residents noted that mechanic street cleaning…
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Salem Street assault spurs warning
A brazen assault of a North end woman in the early morning Saturday on Salem Street has prompted Boston Police to issue a warning for women to be careful after dark. The assault Saturday at 3:30 a.m. was described by…
Hazmat trucking routes study underway
NEWRA President Mark Paul advised residents at the group’s recent monthly meeting that there is an ongoing campaign to prevent hazardous cargo vehicles from passing through any North End street. Until a final decision can be made by the Federal…
Saint La Madonna Del Soccorso Di Sciacca is carried down the street during the 100th year of the Fisherman’s Feast.
NEWRA Opposes new Salem Street Restaurant
There was only one voting item on last week’s North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association monthly meeting agenda and a presentation by newly appointed Boston Public Works Commissioner Joanne Massaro. Commissioner Massaro spoke for about 20 minutes and answered questions relating to…
Craigslist Killer’s suicide, can it be called justice?
North Enders throughout this neighborhood in discussions over coffee and to themselves watching the television news all had thoughts about the Craigslist Killer who apparently killed himself in his jail cell over the weekend. How he did it doesn’t matter.…
Rash of Break-ins to be Discussed at NEWNC Public Safety Meeting
Since the beginning of July 2010, District A-1 has been the scene of an increase in "Breaking and Entering" to North End/Waterfront homes and businesses according to Boston Police Sgt. Tom Lema. Although not officially confirmed, many residents believe the…
Two Salem Street Proposals on NEWRA/NEWNC Agendas
Two requests for legal occupancy changes on Salem Street will be on the NEWRA and NEWNC monthly meeting at the Nazzaro Community Center this September 2010. The potential owner/developer of 133 Salem Street (formerly Sheldon’s Discount Store) is seeking to…
North End Pride Week a huge success
North End Pride Week and Pride Day, 8 days of activities, events and programs was held at various venues throughout the neighborhood last week. Hosted by North End Against Drugs in conjunction with the Nazzaro Community Center and several other…
Arts Series at Columbus Park
A mixture of artistic genres including opera, American Standards, jazz, Celtic music and theatrical performances will take place at Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park on Tuesday evenings 6-8pm. The entertainment series, sponsored by the Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy, is part of…