By John Lynds City Councilor and Chair of the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Transportation Sal LaMattina held a hearing last Thursday at City Hall to discuss the plans to bring a ferry to East Boston, Charlestown, the North End…
Month: November 2016
Columbus Park Trellis Lighting Ceremony
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) will celebrate a Boston holiday tradition with the 14th annual lighting of the park’s signature trellises on Monday, November 21, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Local businesses and neighbors support the efforts of FOCCP,…
NEMPAC and Improv Asylum Collaborate on New Youth Program
The North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) announced a brand new partnership with the Improv Asylum. The two organizations will collaborate to offer a Youth Improv Class in during the upcoming winter session for children ages 7-10 that…
Legalization of Marijuana Tips the Scale
By Phil Orlandella Massachusetts voters have sent a clear message to Beacon Hill regarding the four questions on the 2016 election ballot. The simple yes or no response to the questions drew a lot of attention, generated plenty of advertisements…
Nazzaro Center,PAAE Hold 10th Annual Arts Contest
The Nazzaro Center and Public Action for Arts & Education recently completed its 10th Annual Arts Contest. The program involved more than 40 boys and girls ages 6-14. The Arts Projects over the course of six months, culminated with an…
Opinion
By Phil Orlandella NEWRA trashes term by-law change A moved to change the North End/Waterfront Residents Association (NEWRA) term limits for officers from two to four years was defeated by the non-profit community organization, and it should have been…
A Message for Boston Principals: Thank You
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh Behind every strong school is strong leadership. I know Boston Public Schools are strong. We are a community, and together, we are working hard to continue guiding our schools and our children towards academic success.…
Raising Parking Fines During Garden Events Will Open Up Residential Spaces
Raising parking fines in the North End during TD Garden events will deter event goers from taking up valuable residential spots in the North End. Receiving a $40 ticket for taking up a residential space is probably less money than…
Granting Parking Policy Requests Add to North End Problems
One of the longest impossibly unresolvable issues in the City of Boston is on-street parking. Neighborhoods, especially the North End, are experiencing the brunt of the problem more and more each day. Currently, the City is allowing residents to park…
The 2016 Election – What’s on the Ballot?
Q.1 Expanded Slot Machine Gambling This proposed law would allow the state Gaming Commission to issue one additional category 2 license which would permit operation of a gaming establishment with no table games and not more than 1,250 slot machines.…