Season at the Mirabella Pool a splash Through the major effort of the Nazzaro Center staff, Mirabella Pool goers enjoyed another terrific season of swimming, sunbathing and socializing at the facility. Under the direction of Director Carl Ameno everything ran…
Category: Editorials
Downtown View:Your House? Think Again.
It is September so my thoughts naturally turn to property rights. It’s not so outlandish. In September, downtown Boston has many new permanent residents—new owners of houses, condominiums, lofts. Those new to downtown Boston may have to learn new attitudes…
Ruff Dog Show Fundraiser to be Held in the Gassy
One of the most active and successful North End non-profit volunteer organizations, Responsible Urbanites For Fido (Ruff) which developed the dog park in DiFilippo Playground (Gassy), will conduct a benefit fundraiser in the park to raise funds for the care …
NEWNC Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Congratulations to the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC), the only community elected board, that will celebrate its 30th anniversary on Tuesday, October 6. The all volunteer organization has been committed to serve the neighborhood by addressing issues, concerns and requests…
Opinion
Boston’s Homes for the Brave charging forward No veteran should have to sleep on the street and Boston is going to change that. This is the battle cry of Boston Mayor Martin Walsh and his administration. A commitment to end…
Downtown View:City Council Blahs
So last Tuesday, I go to vote in the city council preliminary election. I think I’m pretty smart, but not smart enough I guess. There was no election—at least in my precinct. My district city councilor had no opposition. There…
Well-Deserved Recognition for the Greenway
Voted by users, the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway, has been named one of the Top Ten Urban Trails in the country by USA Today and 10 Best! Being named in the top ten is a major honor for the Conservancy…
Ordinance Bans Use and Sale of Synthetic Drugs in Boston
A new Boston law prohibiting the sale and use of synthetic marijuana is on the books. Filed by City Councilor Frank Baker, passed by the City Council and signed by Mayor Martin Walsh the measure carries a $300 fine for…
City Establishes New 311 Hotline
Bostonians are the eyes and ears of their communities. That’s why, in every neighborhood, I’m always asking residents what we can do better. I count on your responses to make our city services the best they can be. But I…
Opinion
Councilor LaMattina running unopposed District One Boston City Councilor Sal LaMattina, whose district includes the North End and waterfront areas, will be unopposed in the 2015 municipal race. Serving on the Boston City Council, the Councilor has made his mark…