Black History Month Student Art Works Contest            The Mayor’s Office of Diversity, Arts and Culture, Boston Public Schools and media partner Boston 25 put out an open call for student artists to submit artworks inspired by landmarks related to…
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City Officials Use New Tools to Prevent Tenants’ Displacement
Two new resources to prevent displacement and eviction of tenants have been established by the Office of Housing Stability, according to Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â One of the new resources is geared toward landlords and the other toward…
NEMPAC Presents Annual “Amore†at Local Restaurant
North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) presents its annual and popular love-themed “Amore†opera dinner concert at Lucia’s Ristorante, 415 Hanover Street, North End on Saturday, February 11 from 5-7 PM.            The evening will include a three-course…
District 1 City Councilor Lydia Edwards Delivers Her Maiden Speech
At last Wednesday’s City Council hearing District 1 City Councilor Lydia Edwards delivered her maiden speech before the council. Edwards, who was elected to the Council in November, filed her first resolution calling for a hearing regarding real estate speculation…
Community News
Library Daily Book Sale Expanded            Friends of the North End Library have improved and expanded its daily book sale program. For details visit www.friendsnelibrary.org. Free English Classes Offered            Free English Classes are being offered at the ABCD North…
Michlewitz Seeking Regulations for Local Airbnbs
State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz  and State Rep. Jay Livingstone of Beacon Hill will be focusing their legislative efforts on a number of bills this year, including the regulation of Airbnbs in the city. Airbnb, which began in 2008, is a…
Regulating Short Term Rentals:Council Files Walsh’s Motion Establishing Guidelines
Boston City Council filed Mayor Martin J. Walsh ordinance on Wednesday, Jan. 24, establishing guidelines and regulations to better track and regulate short-term rentals in the City of Boston. As a new global industry that has a strong presence in…
Boncore,Michlewitz Honored
ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NSC) Director Maria Stella Gulla is shown presenting certificates of appreciation to Senator Joe Boncore
New Dog Park
It’s been a long time in the making but the new dog park located in DeFilippo Park on Prince Street was officially opened in December.
NEWRA Hosts Three Guest Speakers
By Phil Orlandella There were no voting items on the December North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) monthly community meeting.            However, NEWRA arranged to have three guest speakers including, Boston City Councilor Lydia Edwards, Fire Marshall and Deputy Chief Jack…