As expected, several North End restaurant owners are suing Boston Mayor Michelle Wu over her decision to postpone street outdoor dining in the area, claiming it discriminates against white Italians. The group claims the new policy is unfair and not…
Author: Phil Orlandella
NEWRA Supports Sail Loft Outdoor Dining
A request by Sail Loft, 80 Atlantic Avenue on the Waterfront for a permanent outdoor dining permit was supported by the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) at the community group’s March 9 public monthly meeting at the Nazzaro Community Center.…
Community Groups Claim 700-Foot Tower a Real Project
While there is clearly no letter of intent filed with the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA), two local community groups are claiming a developer is proposing a 700-foot-high skyscraper within the triangle of Causeway, North Washington and Medford Streets…
Prince Street Building Roof Collapses
A partial roof collapse with multiple floors compromised took place last week at 43 Fleet Street in the North End. The five-story brick building was under construction and unoccupied. Two other buildings, 45 and 37 Fleet Street were evacuated as…
In Brief
ABCD Saint Patrick’s Day Luncheon A fun filled Saint Patrick’s Day Party, sponsored by Eagle Bank, will be held at the North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center on Michelangelo Street for local senior citizens. The luncheon will be held on…
FOCCP Tunnel of Love Through February
For the sixth consecutive year (it could become a traditional event) the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) have put together the Tunnel of Love February attraction at the Trellis inside the park. The display is a large colorful display…
Outdoor Dining in the Hands of OEOI
After several public meetings involving the possibility of continuing outdoor dining in the North End and throughout the City of Boston, no information has been forthcoming from the Mayor’s Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion (OEOI) which will pursue the…
NEWRA President FOCCP Guest Speaker
Longtime North End resident and President of the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA), Cheryl Del Greco was the guest speaker at the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) February meeting held at the Mariners House, 11 North Square. Cheryl shared…
In Brief
New Board Members North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) has two new Board of Directors, Tchad Cort and Caroline Twomey Lamb. Cort is a logistic specialist who spent the last 18 years working with the Boston Public Schools.…
NEAA Baseball Registration Underway
North End Atlantic Association (NEAA) Baseball Commissioner Ralph Martignetti said, “Baseball season is right around the corner and we are looking forward to another fun-filled program for youth 4-18 years of age.†He said, “We can’t wait to enjoy the…