Lightning Strikes Over the North End & Charlestown

Councilor Arroyo Seeks Neighborhood Advocate for Licensing Board Vacancy

Boston City Councilor At-Large Felix G. Arroyo sent a letter to Governor Deval Patrick emphasizing the importance of filling the vacancy on the Boston Licensing Board with an individual that values and recognizes the uniqueness of each of our neighborhoods in the city.  The vacancy occurred upon the retirement of Daniel Pokaski as Chairman of the Licensing Board.  All Boston Licensing Board Commissioners are appointed by the Governor.

As Councilor Arroyo explains, “Boston is a city of neighborhoods and we need whomever is appointed to the Licensing Board to be a person who knows Boston’s neighborhoods and puts them first.”

Community Voices Strong Support for NEMPAC Bid at 128 North St., Tunnel Administration Building

North End residents packed into the Nazzaro Community Center on Wednesday night for a meeting hosted by MassDOT to discuss the current Invitation to Bid on property at 128 North Street – the historic Tunnel Administration Building. The significant turnout for this meeting was no coincidence; in fact, the majority of attendees came out to Read More…

North End Against Drugs Highlights Dangers of Vaping

North End Against Drugs (NEAD) shares these posters to highlight the dangers of vaping and to offer tips on how to talk to friends and families about e-cigarettes. NEAD has not been able to host some of its annual gatherings during to COVID-19 public safety restrictions, but the group is working to schedule events and, Read More…