Month: August 2010

People

Obituary: Gaetano “Sonny” DeLeo of the North End

DeLeo, Gaetano A. “Sonny DeLeo” Of the North End of Boston, August 8. Beloved son of the late Leo and Santa (Marino) DeLeo. Brother of Frank of the North End, Frances of the North End, John of Arlington and the late Leo DeLeo. Also survived by 5 nieces and 2 nephews. Funeral from The DeVito-O’Donnell Read More…

Arts & Culture Business Community Event Notices

Grand Finale Weekend for Highland Street Foundation

You may remember the post of Highland Street Foundation’s Free Fun Fridays at the Boston Harbor Islands earlier this summer. This Labor Day Weekend, the Highland Street Foundation is opening up venues on Friday September 3rd, and Saturday, September 4th too! (A total of 16 venues over the course of the weekend.) A full list Read More…
Government

Mayor’s Weekly Column

From the Desk of Thomas M. Menino

8/9/10 As the Massachusetts legislature concluded its 2009-2010 Formal Session, more than 25 important initiatives from my legislative package were sent to Governor Patrick to be signed into law. While I am proud of all of these legislative accomplishments, I want to highlight a few initiatives that will have a significant impact on our city and our residents. Working with the legislature, we successfully advocated for bills that will reform our CORI system, prevent foreclosures, reduce prescription drug abuse and fraud, and improve insurance coverage for autism. I congratulate the Governor and legislature on a successful session and thank them for their dedication to these important issues.
Community

NEWRA Meeting Agenda – Cafe Nuovo & Public Works Commissioner Massaro

NORTH END/WATERFRONT RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION  Date: Thursday, August 12, 2010 Time: 7:00 PM Location:  Nazzaro Center 30 North Bennet Street August Meeting Agenda Reports   7:00 PM – 7:20 PM •       President’s Report •       Reports from City Hall: –  Nicole Leo, Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services –  Kathy Carangelo-McIsaac, Councilor Read More…
People

Obituary: Francesco LaCivita of the North End

LACIVITA-Francesco, 85, of Boston’s North End, on Friday August 6, 2010. Francesco immigrated from Sulmona, Italy in 1966 and settled in Boston’s North End where he made a living as a Masonry Laborer, belonging to Local 22. Cherished son of the late Rocco and Assunta (DiCenso) LaCivita. Loving husband of Maria (Serafini) LaCivita. Beloved father Read More…
Health & Environment

Globe Highlights Trash Cleanup Efforts of North Ender, Naomi Paul

The efforts of NEWRA’s Clean Streets co-chair, Naomi Paul, are highlighted on the front page of today’s Boston Globe. In a story by Meghan Irons, it is noted that 1,600 green tickets have been issued since April in the North End after the passing of the Green Ticket ordinance that adds fines to property owner’s Read More…

People

Obituary: Frances Summa of the North End

SUMMA Frances of the North End, August 4, 2010. Devoted daughter of the late Crocefessa (Barbara) and Joseph Summa, beloved aunt of Barbara Sullivan Summa and Jerry of Boston, Joseph and Jean Summa, Robert and Christine Summa, Steven and Jan Summa and Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Centola also survived by many caring nieces, nephews and Read More…

Business Community

NY Times Travel Features the New North End/Waterfront

The North End / Waterfront gets prominent coverage in the NY Times travel article, 36 Hours in Boston. The article highlights the retail boutique shops in the North End, the Rose Kennedy Greenway and Christopher Columbus Park. An excerpt below: COUTURE AND CANNOLIS Boston’s Little Italy has become more Milan than manicotti, with boutiques popping Read More…