The Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) voted unanimously last night to support La Famiglia Giorgio’s all-alcohol license application and two zoning relief requests, one on Endicott Street and the other at Lincoln Wharf. All of the eleven voting council members were present, with the exception of Jorge Mendoza. Before hearing the applications, several announcements and committee reports Read More…
For more information, see http://www.cityofboston.gov/publicworks/sweeping/
Upcoming Community and Vendor Meetings for the Boston Public Market
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) has contracted with Project for Public Spaces to examine, document and report on conditions and opportunities associated with the development of a year round public market in Boston, and as a part of that effort broad input will be critical to define a successful market.
Boston Public Market Community Workshop
Date: Wednesday, February 23rd, 5:30 pm -7:30 pm – Click for details [pdf]
Location: Saltonstall Building, 100 Cambridge Street, 2nd Floor, Rooms B, C, D (near the Bowdoin Street and Government Center T stations)
It is Valentine’s Day, so what better time for Heart Health Tips from the North End Community Health Center. Also, check out the new “Health & Fitness” page under the “Living Here” menu. “7 Simple Steps” for heart health by Mary Wright, Health Educator, North End Community Health Center Since February is Heart Month, the Read More…
BROGNA, Phyllis R. Of Boston’s North End. Beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Brogna. Devoted mother of Joseph Brogna, Jr. and his wife Louise, Madelyn Sacco and her husband Paul, Marguerite Ferullo and her husband Bill. Loving grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 10. Funeral from the Donovan-Aufiero Funeral Home, 140 Otis St. (at Read More…
After this winter, would you consider relocating next year during the cold weather months? Disclaimer: These are not scientific polls. They are offered for those readers interested in expressing an opinion. The results are representative only of those self-selected Internet users. This poll is now closed. A new poll is up and running in the Read More…
The Bostonian Society and North End Historical Society offered this behind-the-scenes tour of the 1713 Old State House, including a climb up the 298-year-old tower, along with a tour of the museum and a selection of North End artifacts not normally on display to the public. (Click on the play button to start the 6 Read More…
District 1 City Councilor Sal LaMattina took center stage at this week’s meeting of the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) regarding the City’s plan for Hanover Street. Councilor LaMattina took questions from residents and the impromptu discussion evolved into a public debate on the issues of late-night noise and congestion in the neighborhood. “There is Read More…
Members of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted to support three alcohol license applications for local restaurants, during its monthly meeting on Thursday, February 10, 2011. Vito’s at 54 Salem St. Damien DiPaola, represented by Attorney William Ferrollo, has applied to the Licensing Board to transfer a C.V. Malt and Wine Beverages Read More…
Councilor Felix Arroyo at NEWRA’s February 10, 2011 meeting. Standing in back is Stuart Rosenberg, Arroyo’s Chief of Staff.City Councilor At-Large, Felix Arroyo, spoke to residents at this week’s meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) regarding his work and priorities during his first term in office. The Councilor addressed the issues Read More…
Outdoor terrace at Sensing at Fairmont Battery WharfSensing at the Fairmont Battery Wharf is closing, to be replaced by a new Italian Mediterranean restaurant called Aragosta. Chef Guy Martin opened Sensing about two years ago but said he plans to “focus on new projects outside of Boston” in a press release. Gerard Barbin, the current Read More…
DeFilippo Playground, known as “The Gassy,” is years overdue for a major revamp, but Boston Parks Department officials presented a minimal scope of work for the planned renovation with a budget of only $275,000. Residents that attended this week’s community meeting were appreciative of the planned improvements, but identified several park areas in serious disrepair Read More…