A recent report issued by the Center for American Progress (CAP) and the Center of Earth, Energy, and Democracy (CEED) specifically highlights the significant progress being made in Boston under the leadership of Mayor Martin Walsh of the inclusion of…
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Opinion
By Phil Orlandella North End Girls reunion a smash The annual Girl Friends of the North End Reunion was a great night out for current and former North Enders. Everyone had a terrific time during the popular and well attended…
Be Sure to Vote Tuesday
Tuesday, November 7, marks municipal election day in cities and towns across Massachusetts. Although the turmoil and generally crazy state of affairs on the national level has distracted all of us from what is going on in our own backyards,…
Let’s Do Everything Possible to Attract Amazon to Boston
Hopefully, Boston puts the metal to the pedal in its quest to attract Amazon to move its second headquarters to one of the areas the Mayor has pointed out in the city. Amazon’s move to Boston will be a blockbuster…
Opinion
By Phil Orlandella Ted Tomasone honored again To say Robert “Ted†Tomasone has made a substantial difference in the North End community would be a total understatement. As a resident and eventually a former North Ender, Ted has accomplished many…
How We’re Bringing Bostonians of Different Generations Together Under One Roof
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh Every year, more and more people are calling Boston home. Our population is growing: we’re expected to surpass 700,000 residents before 2030, which are numbers we haven’t seen in decades. This growth means that housing…
Illegal Guns on the Streets Triggers Concerns
Illegal use and possession of handguns has become a pistol hot subject in the City of Boston. Despite a major effort by police to curb the problem, it seems the situation has increased considerably. No one seems to be pulling…
Community Stabilization Act Protects Tenants
A home rule petition, the Jim Brooks Community Stabilization Act (JBCSA) has been passed in the Boston City Council and signed by Boston Mayor Martin Walsh. Once enacted by the State Legislature, the new law will help protect residential tenants…
Opinion
By Phil Orlandella Mayor’s Youth Council an asset to the City Having a selected group of high school age students serving on Mayor Martin Walsh’s Youth Council will help make the city better place to live, enjoy and work. Committed…
Changing Election Rules and Policies is Nothing but Political Pressure
A move to have same-day voter registration in Boston and statewide is being suggested by pocket groups that want to change the election rules. The rationale is based on several factors including a Massachusetts Superior Court ruling stating the current…