A section on Commercial Street between Cross and Richmond Streets will be lined by the Boston Water and Sewer Commission the week of March 19. A majority of the sewers on various streets have already been cleaned and televised to…
Month: March 2012
Cyrus E. Dallin and the Prado Concern
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…
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…
Is the Winter Finished?
The clocks have been changed and we’ve gained an hour. The sun is out longer during the day and it comes out earlier in the morning. By all first appearances the cold has been pushed back. It is in a…
Obituaries 03-13-2012
Salvatore ‘Sully’ Cirino Of Tewksbury, formerly of the North End Salvatore S. “Sully” Cirino of Tewksbury, formerly of Medford, the North End, and Everett, died on March 1. He was 85 years old. A retired Tool and Die Maker at…
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…