A 20 page report that offers an in-depth look at how the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) has improved its transparency, accountability and operations in the past year through a series of policy reforms, personnel changes and investments in technology has…
Author: Phil Orlandella
NEAD Supports AG’s Drug Task Force
A task force on opioid and prescription drug abuse is being planned by State Attorney General Maura Healy. This is a problem that has been plaguing neighborhoods across the state, including the North End/Waterfront communities. Healey has filed to expand…
Residents Question Multiple Parking Permits Issued
North End residents were not surprised when they found out that residents had more than one residential parking sticker for one vehicle. They were under the impression that the system called for one sticker per vehicle good for two years.…
North End Composting Pilot Program Labeled a Success
A pilot composting program, Project Oscar, held in the North End from September to November was labeled as a success by Leah Bamberger, a member of Greenovate Boston Group. Speaking at last month’s North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) meeting, Bamberger…
Opinion
Mayor forms Boston School Building Authority The North End has benefited from obtaining funding for a new elementary school during the former Mayor Thomas Menino’s Administration. Now that new Mayor Martin J. Walsh has formed a Boston School Building Authority,…
Local Eatery Hosts Dinner Fundraiser
Former North End resident and local business owner, Carla Gomes has put together the 10th anniversary of City Feast to benefit the Joslin Diabetes Center High Hopes Fund. The Valentine’s Day special event being held at Terramia Ristorante includes a…
Eliot School Students Expressed Support for Boston Police
Responding to the National Fraternal Order of Police request for community members to designate January 9, as a day to appreciate and thank their local police officers, a group of 40 5th graders from the Eliot Innovation School in the…
NEWNC Supports Takeout Use at Modica’s Mercato
Mendoza Brothers, LLC, 130-130B Salem Street: Monica’s Mercato received unanimous support (7-0) from the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) to add takeout use to the grocery store for the sale of pizza and prepared foods. Two abutters sent letters of…
Greenway Has a Successful 2014
It’s been an amazing year for the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Conservancy, which is becoming a world-class park. The popular park, which attracts thousands of residents and visitors each year, provided numerous activities throughout the year. Inspiring artists brought innovative…
North End Part 1 Crimes Still Low
Captain Kenneth Fong, Commanding Officer District A-1 Boston Police, told residents at last week’s North End Public Safety Committee meeting that “crime in the North End continues to be low.” He reported on Part 1 crime over the past 30…