New Zealand is a beautiful country that seems far removed, both literally and figuratively, from the problems facing the rest of our troubled planet. However, the tragic shootings at two mosques in New Zealand this past Friday have demonstrated that…
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FOCCP Schedule of Events, Activities and Monthly Meetings Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) have coordinated a full schedule of fun filled events and activities through the summer months and beyond. Starting with an Independence Day Celebration on June 29.…
Opinion
Carmine Guarino a true community activist Life-long North End resident and community activist, Carmine Guarino has joined Brookline Bank’s Retail Banking Division as a Senior Vice-President of the Greater Boston Market. He is involved in several community non-profit organizations including…
March: In like a Lion
Just when all of us were counting the days to the beginning of spring — known as the vernal equinox, which this year falls on Wednesday, March 20, at 5:58 p.m. — Ol’ Man Winter struck with a vengeance, bringing…
Let’s Close the Loophole in State Law to End Human Trafficking
The recent national news stories concerning a massage parlor in Jupiter, Fla., have brought to light what is nothing less than a national abomination: The trafficking of women that reaches into every corner of the United States. The news stories…
Traffic, Traffic Everywhere
A recent national report confirmed what those of us in the Greater Boston area have known all-too-well for all-too-long: That by some measures, traffic congestion on our metropolitan roadways is the worst in the entire nation and among the worst…
Immigrants Are Our Future
It is an undeniable fact of history that all Americans other than Native Americans are descendants of immigrants. It also is undeniably true that immigrants have not always been welcome with open arms, starting most conspicuously with the Know-Nothing Party…
From Our Readers
Working Together Dear NBSS Community, In these early days of 2019, with the sunlight lasting just a little longer, I am excited to be at the beginning of my tenure as President at North Bennet Street School (NBSS) and the…
Opinion
Paul Revere Mall project moving forward It’s only a matter of time until renovations are completed at the Paul Revere Mall (Prado). Community organizations should be planning to make good use of the public space. It’s a great opportunity to…
Thank You, Jay Ash
When Governor Charlie Baker was elected to his first term of office four years ago, his first major announcement was the appointment of Jay Ash to the post of Secretary of Housing and Economic Development. The announcement by Gov. Baker,…