Johanna Coppola of 3 Margaret Street received the November 2011 Good Neighbor Recognition Award from NEWRA’s Clean Streets Committee. Shown in the photo, committee member Janet Gilardi, presents the award to Johanna Coppola on Margaret Street in the North End. (Photo by Phil Orlandella.) The Clean Streets award is voted by committee members on a Read More…
Philip J. Oteri, of Boston’s North End, died Tuesday at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He was 73. Born and raised in Boston’s North End he was the son of the late Joseph and Viola (DiRenzo) Oteri. After high School, Philip enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. After his military service he was appointed to Read More…
The North End Chamber of Commerce (NECC) is meeting today in a members-only session with local officials to advocate for open restaurant/bar/cafe windows past 11:00 pm, sidewalk furniture and to oppose current requirements for multiple presentations to neighborhood groups on zoning and licensing issues. In advance of the meeting, the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Read More…
North End Against Drugs held its 2011 Community Service Award Banquet at Fillippo’s on Saturday, November 19, 2011. Award recipients were honored in the following categories: 2011 Robert Decristoforo President’s Award: Matt Conti, NorthEndWaterfront.com 2011 Barbara Decristoforo Senior Award: Lillian Ferullo & Mary Anne Tordiglione 2011 Emily Pugliano Public Service Award: Nicole Leo, Mayor’s Office Read More…
U.S. Senator Scott Brown helped kick off the 10th Year Anniversary Gala for the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park held this week at the Marriott Long Wharf. Neighbors and business owners came out in force to support one of the most successful “Friends” groups in Boston. Joining in the celebration were State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, Read More…
It was an evening of celebration and recognition at the 2011 Saint John School “Make A Difference” Autumn Cocktail Reception held on November 17, 2011 at the Fairmont Battery Wharf Hotel. Saint John School celebrates 116 years of Catholic education in the North End. The event brought out neighbors, alumni, and community leaders giving thanks Read More…
“What Will Keep Us in the North End?” That was the question of the hour posed by NEWNC Councilor Jon Sproul and State Representative Aaron Michlewitz to a mix of neighbors at an informal forum, held this week at The Living Room on Atlantic Avenue in the North End / Waterfront. As stated on the Read More…
North End residents came out this week to hear new trash clean-up ideas from City Councilor Sal LaMattina and work with NEWRA’s Clean Streets Committee. Recurring issues include household trash not being property disposed, lack of street trash barrels, trashpickers, dog waste and general enforcement of existing cleanliness ordinances. Councilor Sal LaMattina, starting a new Read More…
From this week’s Boston Police District A-1 Journal Log: Larceny in Building 11/14/11 7:00pm Victim reports her cell phone was stolen from her purse at a Parmenter St. restaurant.
North End Waterfront Health Educator Mary Wright receives award from St. John School, joined by her husband, son and NEW Health staff. by Marianne Aiello North End Waterfront Health’s Health Educator Mary Wright was honored on Thursday, November 17, by St. John School for her outstanding work with youth in the North End. Wright is Read More…
It was a festive scene at Ristorante Saraceno in the North End on Wednesday as owner Frank Pezzano hosted his annual holiday luncheon for many of Boston’s heavy hitters. Over 50 people attended the lunch today and dined on items such as stuffed eggplant, grilled lamb skewers, baked stuffed lobster, homemade pasta and much more. Read More…
News from the Office of State Representative Aaron Michlewitz: State Representative Aaron Michlewitz filed legislation this week that will ensure that Boston’s wards and precincts will be re-evaluated and redrawn where necessary by the year 2021. For the past few decades, Boston has been exempted from going though the reprecincting process due to its size. Read More…