By Phil Orlandella Senator Boncore makes a wise choice Newly elected State Senator Joseph Boncore has named North End resident Luigi Natale to his staff as a neighborhood liaison. Natale, a young and aggressive person has been involved with many…
Category: Editorials
Greenway/Columbus Park The Place to Be
It’s always a treat to pass through the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway and the Christopher Columbus Park. The view of the harbor, plants, trees and grassy areas are beautiful and well-maintained by the Greenway Conservancy and the Friends of Christopher…
More Residents Need to Participate in North End Public Safety Meetings
Attendance at the monthly North End Public Safety meetings with Boston Police is dwindling. Possibly, the low attendance is due to the decrease in Part-One crimes in the community creating a no interest situation or that the police are doing…
Save the North End Nursing Home Still the Battle Cry
Led by State Representative Aaron Michlewitz, the campaign to stop residents from being relocated from the North End Nursing Home to other facilities continues to be in full bloom. A committee has been formed, news stories have been written, flyers…
Thank You for Making Boston Shines A Success
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh We’re entering into one of the most beautiful times of the year: early summer, where Boston’s citizens congregate outside to enjoy the warming weather and celebrate the start of the summer season. That’s why last month…
Opinion
By Phil Orlandella NEAA seeks golf sponsors for annual fundraiser The North End Athletic Association (NEAA) will hold its annual benefit golf tournament at the Andover Country Club on Canterbury Road on Monday, August 8 with a shotgun start of…
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Mayor’s traffic measures will create a safer city Strong measures aimed at ensuring safe and reliable travel on city streets was a key component in Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s fiscal year 2017 budget. A total of $3.1 million for FY…
Opinion
By Phil Orlandella Just the facts need to be discussed Having written on this subject several times in the past, it has once again become a subject that needs to be repeated. Allowing people to speak on proposals presented to…
All City Events Should Have Input from Residents
A comprehensive review of the city’s management of large-scale events has been set in place by Mayor Martin J. Walsh covering all the necessary things to do but it doesn’t mention community import that the Review is aware of. Making…
Six Elected NEWNC Members Up to the Task
Six North End residents have been selected to serve two-year terms on the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) a nonprofit organization that acts as an advisory board to City Hall. Three incumbents and three new board members won seats on…