Reminder! This is the last week for Christmas tree pickup. The Department of Public Works will collect trees on recycling day, which for most in the North End area, is Friday January 15th. Residents should remove all ornaments and decorations before putting trees at the curb. For more information, call 617-635-4500.
Year: 2010
NEWNC “Tables” 133 Salem Street Renovation
The pending owner of 133 Salem Street, David Crocini, came before the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) last night with a preliminary renovation plan that raised more questions than it answered. The building is currently occupied only on the first floor by Sheldon’s Discount which is closing. Council members voiced generally positive opinions toward renovating Read More…
Lucia’s Gets Live Entertainment Approval From Zoning Board
Ristorante Lucia is one step closer to offering live entertainment at 415 Hanover Street. In a vote of 7-0, the City’s Zoning Board of Appeal today approved the change in the currently zoned “Multi-Family/Local Service” to allow the live entertainment. Lucia’s is adjacent to, but outside, the border of the North End commercial zone and Read More…
Councilor LaMattina on the Issues – Part II
This is the second in a series of articles from an interview with District 1 City Councilor Salvatore LaMattina following his recent inauguration. Councilor LaMattina is beginning his second full term representing the North End/Waterfront neighborhood as well as East Boston, Charlestown and parts of Beacon Hill & Downtown. (Click here to read Part 1 Read More…
North End Library Weekly Events
Mon Jan 11 11:00 am Films for Children 25 Parmenter Street Ends @ 12:00 On Mondays, come and watch children films at the North End library. Please call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or canceled. Tue Jan 12 10:30 am Baby Storytime New! North End Branch Library 25 Parmenter Read More…
Greenway Leadership Council Meeting Agenda – January 13
Rose Kennedy Greenway Leadership Council Meeting January 13, 2010 4:00 – 6:15 pm 185 Kneeland Street, First Floor Conference Room AGENDA 4:00 I. Welcome Ann Thornburg, Chair • Minutes of the October 14 and 20, 2009 Meetings o Vote to approve 4:10 II. GLC Operating Protocols Read More…
Office Vacancy Rate Up To 13.5%
Vacant office space in Boston increased by 1.5 million square feet during 2009 resulting in a vacancy rate of 13.5%, according to a report by Colliers Meredith & Grew. The pace slowed in the fourth quarter but was still negative with 271 thousand square feet of newly vacated office space. Occupied space in Greater Boston, Read More…
Census 2010 Temporary Jobs Available
A message from Elizabeth Vitello, Recruiting Assistant for the Census Bureau 2010: Every 10 years, a census of our population is conducted. The results help determine how federal funds are spent in our community on things like roads, parks, and other public services, as well as your representation in government. As a census taker, we Read More…
Police: “The Neighborhood is Safe”
This is a first-hand report from the Public Safety meeting held at the Nazzaro Center on January 7, 2010, sponsored by NEWNC and the Boston Police. Attending the meeting was NEWNC Public Safety Committee Chair, Bob DeCristoforo, Boston Police Captain Bernard O’Rourke, Sergeant Tom Lema and Officer Teddy Boyle. State Representative Aaron Michlewitz was also Read More…
North End Library Fundraiser
The Friends of the North End Branch Library is hosting a fundraiser on February 24th from 7-9 at the Fairmont Battery Wharf in hopes of raising some much needed funds for our neighborhood library. There will have a cash bar, appetizers and a silent book auction, highlighting local authors. We are hoping to make it Read More…
Michlewitz Votes In Favor of House Education Legislation
From the office of State Representative Aaron Michlewitz:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Blake Webber 617-722-2488
January 8, 2010
House Passes Landmark Education Legislation
Targets achievement gap; strengthens Commonwealth’s application for Race to the Top Funds
(BOSTON) – Third Suffolk State Representative Aaron Michlewitz joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives in passing crucial legislation focused on eliminating the achievement gap in schools across the Commonwealth. The bill – entitled An Act Relative to the Achievement Gap – strengthens the state’s application for $250 million in federal “Race to the Top” funding, allows stronger intervention authority for the state in underperforming districts, lifts the cap on charter schools in the lowest performing school districts and helps to facilitate innovation and excellence in schools throughout Massachusetts.
“We are one step closer to providing every child with a real opportunity for a well-rounded and positive educational experience in the City of Boston.” said State Representative Michlewitz. “This bill should place the Commonwealth and the City at the front of the line with the $250 million in the Race To The Top funding by the Obama Administration.”
News From The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park
Update from FOCCP about their next meeting and new bulletin board: We invite you to join us at our first monthly meeting in 2010 to learn more about the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park. During this first meeting, committee chairs will review their objectives for the year. We will also have a lively discussion about events in the Read More…