A roomful of commuters and elected officials roundly rejected proposed MBTA fare hikes during a public meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 27, at the State Transportation Building in Boston. Steve Poftak, general manager of the MBTA, outlined the increases, which would…
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Perfect AAA Boston Ratings Boston has maintained its perfect AAA bond ratings, signed by Moody’s Investor and SAP Global Ratings. The City has kept its ratings from both agencies since 2014, five years. “In Boston we’re committed to building a…
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N.E. Library March Book Club The North End Library, 25 Parmenter Street, Adult Book Club’s March book is Emma Donoghue’s 2016 novel, “The Wonder†will be held on March 20 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Little Tykes Summer Camp Registration…
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Rep. Michlewitz Appointed Chair of Ways and Means
Since being elected to the Massachusetts House of Representative a decade ago Rep. Aaron Michlewitz has been a rising star in state politics. Michlewitz, a lifelong North End resident, has already served as Chairman of the the Joint Committee on…
Summer in the City Guide to Summer Camps and Activities
BEACON HILL NURSERY SCHOOL 74 JOY STREET BOSTON, MA 02114 617-227-0822 BHNS.NET Beacon Hill Nursery School announces its annual summer programming for 2019, packed with creative learning adventures for children ages 2 to 6. This unique summer program is staffed…
Nazzaro Center Being Considered as a Landmark
The Nazzaro Center building took a big step toward becoming a Boston Landmark, protecting its exterior and surrounding open space from future change. After a stirring hearing, the Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) voted unanimously to take up a study that…
NSC Assists Casa Maria Flood Victims
Casa Maria Apartments in the North End experienced not one, but two floods in the building, apparently caused by frozen pipes bursting affecting 40 residents. The ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NSC), following the emergency stepped up to…
NEWNC Supports Cross/Salem Street Chase Bank
A new Chase Bank may be in the cards for the North End at the corner of Cross and Salem Streets, according to John Pregmon President of the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC). The Council unanimously voted to support Chase…
Rep. Michlewitz Addresses NEWRA
State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz (North End) received an ovation from the many residents at the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) monthly meeting when it was announced that House Speaker Robert DiLeo has appointed him as Chairman of the House Ways…