The new head of the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy Board, Georgia Murray, wants to bring more public art to the Greenway. Surveys by the Conservancy and Greenway Leadership Council have shown strong support for public art, especially now that planned development proposals have been withdrawn. Introductory research and planning for public art dominated the Read More…
Fairmont Battery Wharf Hotel, 377-395 Commercial St. (map), and the recently opened Aragosta Restaurant (formerly Sensing), will be appearing at the North End neighborhood groups regarding applications with city authorities to extend the closing hour on its alcohol license for its 86-seat outdoor patio to 11:00 p.m (from 10:00 p.m.). In addition, the hotel has Read More…
From the Office of State Representative Aaron Michlewitz:
House Passes Balanced FY ’12 Budget
Vital local programs preserved; Includes $100 million savings through municipal employee health care reform
State Representative Aaron Michlewitz joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives in passing a balanced FY ’12 budget aimed at increasing government efficiency, cutting costs and preserving essential services across the Commonwealth. The budget, which passed with bipartisan support, closes a projected $1.9 billion budget gap through cuts to state spending totaling $1.2 billion.
Without federal resources available to assist in closing the budget gap, the $30.52 billion budget contains major reductions in many areas of state spending, including the total elimination of funding for several line items.
However, crucial programs that are essential to the Third Suffolk District were either saved or funding was recuperated from initial cuts that were proposed. Programs like the Jewish Vocational Services Jobs training program, Adult Day Health services, AIDS Treatment funding, and summer jobs for at-risk youths.
“These programs touch a wide variety of groups in my district and will improve the quality of life for scores of people.” Said Representative Michlewitz. “From senior citizens to people trying to get the skills they need to get a job, this budget seeks to safeguard the most vulnerable needs.”
The House budget also includes a cost-saving municipal employee health care reform measure which would save at least $100 million annually for cities and towns, according to a number of recent studies. Under the proposal, municipal workers would pay no more in co-payments and deductibles than those paid by subscribers to the largest plan offered by the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) which provides health insurance to state workers and legislators.
NEWRA May General Meeting Date: Thursday, May 12th, 2011 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Nazzaro Center, 30 North Bennet Street Reports Due to the number of applications to be discussed, there will be no presentation of committee reports. Please see www.newra.org for the latest reports. Zoning and Licensing Applications 7:00 – 7:15 PM 196 Endicott Street, Read More…
Note: This is not a scientific poll. The results are representative only of NorthEndWaterfront.com website visitors that choose to participate. Related post: Video slideshow of the benefit for the Friends of the North End Branch Library. This poll is now closed. A new poll is up and running in the right sidebar. Go there now Read More…
On Tuesday, May 3, 2001, the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy and Greenway Leadership Council (GLC) honored the service of GLC Chair, Ann Thornburg who is completing her two-year term on the council. In the first video, Conservancy Chair, Georgia Murray and Executive Director, Nancy Brennan recognize the work of Ms. Thornburg on the GLC. Read More…
North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council NEWNC AGENDA Monday May, 9 2011 7:00PM Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet St. 1. Call to order & Roll Call 2. Meeting Protocol 3. Update from the Office of Neighborhood Services — Nicole Leo 4. Report from the offices of local elected officials 5. Greenway Committee 6. Resident Parking/Traffic Committee 7. Read More…
News from The Boston Harbor Association: First-Ever “Grading the HarborWalk” Day on 21 May 2011 Participate in the first-ever, city-wide “Grading the HarborWalk” Day, a community effort organized by The Boston Harbor Association to evaluate every segment of the 39-mile HarborWalk public access system on 21 May 2011, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers from Read More…
The North End’s State Representative Aaron Michlewitz has successfully led a bill through the House of Representatives that would negate Mayor Menino’s efforts to close Boston’s cigar bars, including Stanza dei Sigari at 292 Hanover Street. In 2008, the City of Boston had ordered the cigar bars to close by 2018 as part of the Read More…
About 75 firefighters responded to 95 Commercial Wharf at 5:15 am this morning where a 2 story law office built on the water was destroyed by fire. Smoke consumed the area for hours and divers were brought in to fight the fire from under the dock. One firefighter was taken to Mass General for a Read More…
On Sunday, May 1st, bike enthusiasts came out to Christopher Columbus Park in the North End / Waterfront to kickoff Bike Month. The event was organized by Urban Adventours and featured live music by The Wandas, trike races, contests, coffee, snacks and games for the kids. There was also a raffle to benefit MassBike for Read More…
The North End Athletic Association held its 2011 kickoff to the Major League season on Saturday, April 30 at Langone Park on Commercial Street. The event was hosted by NEAA Coordinator John Romano and 2011 Commissioner Ralph Martignetti. The day started with a barbecue and ceremony in memory of Anthony J. “Tony” Iudiciani, the late Read More…