By Phil Orlandella Boston’s Inspectional Services Department (ISD) Board of Appeals has proved two and denied one request relating to the North End. All applicants appeared at both neighborhood organizations and were supported. ISD approved a request by the owner…
Author: North End Regional Review Staff
Downtown View:Chain Store Sorrows
by Karen Cord Taylor Local businesses or chain stores. Which is best for Boston neighborhoods and such shopping attractions as Faneuil Hall Marketplace? The tension has resurfaced recently with a local merchant at Faneuil Hall threatened with eviction, two San…
Mayor’s Coffee Hour at Columbus Park
By Phil Orlandella North End/Waterfront residents will have an opportunity to rub elbows with Boston Mayor Martin Walsh on Wednesday, June 8 at Christopher Columbus Park on Atlantic Avenue from 9:30-10:30am. This is a rain or shine event. Hosted by…
Louis Cavagnaro Honored at NEAA Baseball Opening Day Ceremony
The Junior Baseball League opened up the North End Athletic Association (NEAA) 2016 season with an 11am game at Langone Field on Commercial Street. The four team program is made up of future Little League players. Both teams played well…
North Square/Washington Street Bridge Additional Funding Included in Fiscal 2017 City Budget
By Phil Orlandella In response to residents needs identified through Boston 311 and Go Boston 2030, Mayor Martin Walsh has increased the city’s Fiscal 2017 budget to deliver more basic services, including two major projects in the North End. North…
Opinion
By Phil Orlandella Tagliaferro not seeking NEWNC reelection Following serving 20 consecutive years on the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) Anne Devlin Tagliaferro has decided not to seek reelection to the volunteer community advisory board. An extremely active member of…
Street Performers Permitting is Needed
While street performers provide a great source of entertainment to visitors and Boston residents, they can also be a problem. At times they are a public safety issue, extremely loud, interfere with business access, pedestrian access and problems vying for…
Residents Should Vote in NEWNC Community Election
This coming Saturday, May 14, the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) will be conducting its annual Board of Directors election from 10am to 2pm in the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 North Bennet Street. All North End/Waterfront residents are eligible to…
Get Ready for Duckling Day,Sunday May 8
A photo of the participants of last year’s Duckling Day marching through the Boston Common.
NEWRA Supports License Transfer and Occupancy Change
by Phil Orlandella Boston City Counselor Sal LaMattina was the guest speaker at the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association monthly meeting held in the Nazzaro Community Center. Counselor LaMattina, who has served on the Boston City Council since 2006, provided updates…