Dom Campochiaro was one of a kind The passing of life-long North End resident Dom “Dom DiMaggio” Campocchiaro, commonly known as “Dom the Electrician” or “Coach Dom” had a devastating effect on his family, friends and the hundreds and hundreds…
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Working Together Will Only Benefit the Community
North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) members have elected Ford Cavallari as the neighborhood organization’s new President. One of Cavallari’s first orders of business was a commitment to work closely with the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) on issues and requests…
Baker Already Wrongly Opposing Legislation
Governor elect Charlie Baker has not even been sworn in to office and he’s already opposing issues on Beacon Hill. His chair isn’t even warm and he’s attempting to railroad legislation that would give House staffers a six-percent pay raise.…
Don’t do Stupid Stuff
Hillary Clinton distanced herself from President Obama’s cautionary guide to international relations. But I thought his motto was good advice for most matters. Not that I’ve always avoided doing stupid stuff, and you can probably think of a few times…
Opinion
Don’t remove North Square chains The maritime designed chains in North Square are from the USS Constitution and were placed in North Square around the time of the 1976 Bicentennial and should remained in the public square. Boston Public Works…
Elevator Inspection Needs Improvement
The up and down issues of inspecting the safety of elevators in the state has increased according to a report prepared by the State Auditor’s Office. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â A backlog of elevator inspections has increased since a 2010 audit, even though…
Commuter Rail on Time Record Needs Improvement
For the last four months commuter rails have been running late. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Since a new French transit company took over the service, including its performance in October tying the lowest on-time rate in a single month since 2011. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â While…
Opinion
NEMPAC forming Band of Volunteers                A non-profit, community-based organization, North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) is forming a “Band of Volunteers” program to assist with the many programs, events and activities they present each year.                NEMPAC…
North End Needs a Permanent Dog Park
A temporary dog park to be located in the DiFilippo Playground (Gassy) has gained the support of abutters and the community groups setting the stage for a potential permanent dog park down the road. The three-month pilot program will start…
School Pepper Spray Policy Dissipates
Having BPS Officers equipped with pepper spray was not a very good idea, and the Review commends the Boston City Council and School Committee for dissipating the idea hopefully once and for all. Handling the issue of discipline in the…