The April 1st NEWNC Public Safety meeting was quiet, reflecting a significant decline crime reports. Sergeant Tom Lema and Officer Teddy Boyle reported that February 2010 incidents (latest month available) totaled 16, a large decline from 24 incidents in the same month last year. Year-to-date, there were 30 total incidents, down nearly 20% from last Read More…
The City of Boston has thrown its hat in the ring for “Google Fiber” – an advanced network with innovative ultra-high speed broadband internet service. Over a hundred other municipalities are also vying for the internet service. Read the City’s press release. Below is Boston’s promotional video: Remember when Verizon said it was going to Read More…
North End/West End Agencies Join Together to Aid Seniors; Program Kick-off for “Community Table” on April 8 Community Table, a free program for eligible senior citizens of the North End, West End and Beacon Hill, will kick off on Thursday, April 8 at a gala luncheon celebration at Community Work Services at 174 Portland Street Read More…
As a protest against motorcycle regulations or a possible prohibition from some Boston streets, Bikers of America is suggesting bikers “target” Hanover Street restaurants. Phil Henegen, A.K.A. “Screwdriver” posted the following suggestion: “Target restaurants on Hanover Street, North End Suggestion: To boycott all of Boston is a very broad target. It appears some Hanover Street restaurants Read More…
Have you received two (or more) 2010 Census Forms in the mail? I did and so did most of the neighborhood. Are we supposed to fill it out again? No, just once … according to Census.gov. The Census 2010 blog (yes, the Census has a blog) explains that Replacement Forms were sent out to areas Read More…
North End resident, Jennifer Lane, was named a Top Ten Financial Advisor in Women’s Business’ Readers’ Choice Top Ten Financial Advisors. Lane is a principal at Compass Planning Associates. Jonathan M. Place, who nominated Lane, said, “I had meetings with four advisors before I met Jennifer, who was the antithesis of the others. She really Read More…
The elves in the Mayor’s Office were busy today. If you sent an email/letter regarding the potential closure of the neighborhood branch libraries, you probably received a form response (at least to those of us regarding the North End Branch Library). Cutting to the chase, there is a key sentence that is bad news for Read More…
Boston Shines, the City’s annual community cleanup, will have its North End/Waterfront event on Saturday, April 24th. All residents and merchants are welcome to participate. Meet at The Prado (Paul Revere Mall) at 9:00 am by the NEMPAC building. All materials will be provided by the city. You can also choose the area of the Read More…
From Fr. Antonio Nardoianni: Good Friday, April 2 12 noon – Stations of the Cross – St. Leonard’s 3 p.m. – Saint Leonard’s 6 p.m. – Stations of the Cross – Sacred Heart Church Holy Saturday, April 3 7:30 p.m. – Easter Vigil – St. Leonard’s Easter Sunday, April 4 9 a.m. – Sacred Heart Read More…
A Message from Sal LaMattina, Boston City Councilor, District 1 Dear Friends: Democracy is at its best when citizens actively take part in civic life, such as voting and serving on a jury. Another way to participate – one that is quick and easy – is by filling out the census form. Though it may Read More…
At the NEWRA Parks & Open Spaces Committee meeting last night, a group of residents discussed how they could mobilize resources to improve “The Gassy” (DeFilippo Park) on Prince Street. The Gassy is one of the most used parks in the North End, and the largest “internal” open space in the neighborhood. Its nickname comes Read More…
The Boston Public Library issued the data that it will be using in evaluating potential branch closures. (BPL press release along with their Measures and Definitions and the spreadsheets of the BPL Data.) Depending on how you look at it, the data has mixed implications for the North End Branch. The circulation and public use Read More…