The North End and the surrounding area’s weekly COVID positive test rate increased to over 13 percent with over 1 out of every 10 residents testing positive for the virus last week. Boston health officials have been battling against the…
Cutillo Park Still on Hold
One of the reasons the renovation of Cutillo Park on Richmond Street, North End has been on hold is the determination of constructing a hotel on Cross Street, adjacent to the park. The development of the hotel has been approved…
In Brief
North End Library Activities Friday Movies Starting Friday, May 20 at 2 PM, Barry Marshall of Emerson College will introduce four lesser-known films noir gems and lead a discussion afterwards. Mah Jong On Thursdays at 11 AM Mah Jong will return…
No Contest for NEWNC Election
Only six residents filed nomination papers to become candidates for six openings on the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC), resulting in another no contest for the third consecutive year. Once again, all the candidates that turned in papers will be…
Mayor Wu Launches Green New Deal for Boston Public Schools
Building on her campaign commitment to deliver a Green New Deal for Boston Public Schools (BPS), Mayor Michelle Wu on May 12 laid out a $2 billion plan to overhaul BPS facilities, including new construction and renovation projects, as well…
Sumner Tunnel Weekend Closures To Start Next Month
Work to completely overhaul the decaying Sumner Tunnel will begin next month with weekend closures scheduled to begin on June 10 and last for 36 weeks. The work in the tunnel will culminate with a full closure of the Sumner…