Local Superstar Vincent Lopriore threw a no-hitter striking out 15 in a playoff game for the 21u NEAA Dodgers in the Lou Tompkins league. Lopriore was dominant with his blazing fastball, hard running slider and over the top curveball. The…
Month: August 2013
Government Center Garage Plans Gaining Local Support
Development of the Government Center Garage has lingered for years with no resolve for far too long according to proponents for the newest proposal on the table submitted by The HYM investment Group. The multi-million, mix use project has the…
Residents Call for More Police Presence
More police presence in the North End was clearly expressed by residents at last week’s District A-1 Boston Police Public Safety monthly meeting held in the Nazzaro Community Center. Over fifty residents told sergeant Tom Lema that the greatest need…
There is a Boston City Council Race
While all the attention has been given to the Mayor of Boston race, let’s not forget there are Boston City Council at Large and District races as well. Surely, the race to become the City’s top politician deserves top billing…
Chamber Planning Many Community Endeavors
It should be noted that the North End Chamber of Commerce is making every effort to become more and more involved with community activities. One of the endeavors currently being planned is a major street clean-up in conjunction with the…
Neaa Senior Dodgers Move into Final Four of Tompkins Tournament
The NEAA Senior Dodgers (21u) have moved into the final four for the Lou Tompkins All-Star baseball Tournament of Champions. In order to get to the final 4, the Dodgers had to come out of a double elimination bracket that…
Obituaries 08-06-2013
Rosario ‘Billy’ Balliro Decorated Korean Veteran, Revere Businessman Rosario C. “Billy†Balliro died at his Revere residence following a brief illness on July 23. He was 78 years old. Born and raised in Boston’s North End, he attended Boston Schools…