City’s statistics clearly indicate that in the course of the year, the Mobile Sharps Team has collected 20,000 discarded hypodermic needles from parks, alleys, playgrounds and libraries in every neighborhood. While the city’s team is doing the best they can…
Month: September 2017
5th Annual Illuminate the Harbor
The fifth annual Illuminate the Harbor took place on Thursday, Aug. 31.
Third Annual Carnival of Dogs
The Carnival of Dogs presented by TD Bank returns to The Greenway on Saturday, September 9th from 10a-2p in the North End Park. This celebration welcomes dogs and their humans to The Greenway for a day of activities, vendors, and…
Prince Street Resident Receives Good Neighbor Award
By Phil Orlandella Prince Street resident Sue Benveniste has been presented the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) “Good Neighbor Award†for cleaning the area in front of her home on a regular basis. “She was raised in California, in an…
Democrats Challenge the New MBTA GM/CEO Qualifications
By Phil Orlandella Shortly after Governor Charlie Baker made the selection of Luis Ramirez to serve as the MBTA General Manager and CEO, the Massachusetts Democratic Party jumped all over the appointment questioning his qualifications and ability to turn around…
Rash of Arrests Will be Discussed At North End Public Safety Meeting
By Phil Orlandella District A1 Commanding Officer Captain William Fong had the foresight to increase police presence during the four days of the Fisherman’s Feast in the North End which became hectic with numerous arrests being made within the neighborhood.…
College Students Return to North End
By Phil Orlandella Labor Day weekend was a busy time in the North End as hundreds of college students moved in for the school season. The city had several Public Works vehicles and employees patrolling the neighborhood to pick up…
North End Library Programs
Bead-Dazzled! Beginner Beading for Adults –@ 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Learn to create a beautiful beaded bracelet that you can wear or gift! Please call the library at 617-227-8135 to reserve a spot. Friday Film & Discussion: Boston — Fridays…
Three North Enders Named to SPARK Boston Council
Three North End residents have been selected by Mayor Martin Walsh to serve on the 2017-2018 SPARK Boston Council made up of a 38-member group that will spend the next 12-months working to continue to open up new lines of…
North End Entertainer Off to Rio de Janeiro
By Phil Orlandella North End resident and entertainer Joe Nicholson, known as the “Gringo da Viola†has left for Rio de Janeiro to perform in a series of shows. Even though his last performance at the Tropical Café in Framingham…