Armenian Heritage Park on The Greenway Armenian Heritage Park on The Greenway has been an interesting place to visit and enjoy all the offerings that take place at the site, including educational programs. Friends of the park, in order to…
Author: Phil Orlandella
Angels Returned to Old North Church
Perched on the gallery railing in front of the oldest known American built pipe organ, there are four recently restored hand carved Angelic Figures in the sanctuary of the Old North Church on Salem Street in the North End. High…
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Rep. Michlewitz Addresses Harbor Towers Concerns A large group of Harbor Towers residents filled the lobby of Tower II to gather information and learn about legislative issues from State Representative Aaron Michlewitz, who was elected in 2009 and currently serves…
Bouna Sera Event Raises $50,000
Bouna Sera: An Evening with Friends, as it has been in the past, was a totally successful fundraising event netting $50,000 for low income and senior clients of ABCD’s North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center, that offers many activities and…
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St. Francis House Hats and Gloves Drive For many years, the Friends of St. Francis House, endeavor to collect new hats and gloves is once again underway. Partnering with Greenway Reality Group, 169 Salem Street, the drive is currently doing…
Columbus Park Gets Facelift, More Work Expected in 2024
Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP), over many years, has worked closely with the City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department to assure the beauty, safety and maintenance of the park located on Atlantic Avenue on the outskirts of the…
North End Council Discusses Trash
Trash talk was the topic of discussion at the November monthly meeting of the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC). The placement of household trash took center stage at the public community meeting that featured the number of days a week…
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NEWRA/NEWNC Meeting The North End/West End community groups have scheduled their December monthly public meetings. NEWNC will meet on Monday, December 11 at 7 PM at the Mariners House, 11 North Square. NEWRA will meet on Thursday, December 14 at…
Sculpture Honoring North End History and Culture Heading for Peace Garden
Friends of the North End (FONE) in partnership with North End Historical Society (NEHC) have embarred one of its impactful projects to honor the unique North End History and Culture. Together, they have set their sails on a fundraiser to…
Grant Used To Spruce Up Columbus Park
Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) has used a $50,000 grant from funds the Commonwealth received from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to spruce up the park. FOCCP along with the Boston Parks Department helped manage the parking, keeping…