The City of Boston continues to operate at a Level 1 status; however, over the past week we have seen an increase in the number of flu cases in our city. This increase is expected and is similar to what is being seen in other communities. Update: · Federal health officials continue to work with Read More…
A note from Christian Kulikowski: Dear Friends and Neighbors, On behalf of myself, my beautiful wife Katie, the staff and volunteers of the Kulikoski Campaign for A Better Boston, I thank everyone who participated in the District 1 election, and everyone who voted. Some may feel that after so much time, energy, expense and effort Read More…
The North End Chamber of Commerce held its November meeting this week and discussed several issues and activities. HOLIDAY RETAIL STROLL The annual retail holiday stroll will be on December 4th this year from 7-11pm. WHERE Magazine is also planning a North End stroll after the holidays. NEIGHBORHOOD CLEANLINESS Chris Young is working with NEWRA’s Read More…
Sal LaMattina won another term as city councilor for District 1 (North End, Charlestown and East Boston), garnering 77% of the vote over Chris Kulikoski. Winning at-large city councilors include John Connolly, Stephen Murphy, Felix Arroyo and Ayanna Pressley. For Mayor, Tom Menino took 57% of the vote versus 42% for Michael Flaherty. Turnout was Read More…
During the recent filming of his movie, “The Town,” Ben Affleck took some time to meet and take pictures with children in the neighborhood. (Via NEWMA’s list.)
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court heard oral arguments today for the case of Fustolo v. Hollander on the issue of petitioning activity. This appeal arises out of a defamation action by a North End real estate developer, Fustolo, against a North End newspaper writer, Hollander, where the defendant claimed that her writings constituted protected petitioning activities Read More…
It was a long, but fun Halloween this year! Having the holiday on a Saturday with near 70 degree weather really brought out the costumes. The kids were out early and the scary folks were out late. You can see the entire album on this flickr page, courtesy of NorthEndBoston.com.
The Government Center Garage Impact Advisory Group (IAG) threw a wrench into the existing developer-led process by insisting that they set the agenda from this point. The turning of the tables happened at last week’s public meeting held at City Hall where a letter from the IAG to the BRA was presented. The group hopes Read More…
A neighbor sends in these pictures from Halloween night taken at 480 Commercial Street about 2am. Despite the massive response of 8 police cars and 5 firetrucks, there are no fire or police reports so it was probably just a false alarm.
ON THE NIGHTLIFE ISSUE: Bar group backs Michael Flaherty in bid to boost nightlife Boston Herald “The Boston Nightlife Coalition – a group of frustrated nightclub owners and promoters who have banded together against Menino – has packed recent fund-raisers for Flaherty and his campaign partner, City Councilor Sam Yoon. The group also has taken Read More…
North End Against Drugs is pleased to announce the ‘CLASS of 2009’ Community Award Winners! Andy Puopolo Youth Award JOHN N. ROMANO Fred Carangelo Organization Award ABCD NORTH END-WEST END SERVICE CENTER (LIA TOTA-DIRECTOR) Barbara Anne DeCristoforo Senior Award PHYLLIS VITTI Walter Salvi NSTAR Business Award GREEN CROSS PHARMACY Emily Pugliano Public Servant Award CAPTAIN Read More…
Sustained with provisos means the variance is approved with conditions. The application was to add one story to the building which is undergoing renovation. During the neighborhood meetings, the owner agreed not to have a restaurant or patio at the location. See the links below for more detail. See also: North End Union Looks to Read More…