The following letter was sent to the Boston Globe in response to a November 5th editorial in the paper, Party ordinance would be harsh on young Bostonians. Dear Editor, I strongly object to the editorial of November 5th concerning the noise ordinance proposed by Councillor Sal LaMattina. This editorial displays ignorance of the seriousness of Read More…
Historic Lewis Wharf is adding a floating trailer park! Perfect for discerning tenants who want a unique introduction to Boston’s seafaring history. The newly arrived dwellings, resembling stacked lobster traps, celebrate conformity and already appear to be reproducing. Each little gem offers a captivating low tide view of seaweed-covered granite walls and Lewis Wharf residents Read More…
“Ask Toni & Maria” is a real estate column written by Toni Gilardi and Maria DiTullio from Elite Boston Landmark Realty. Have them answer your questions in an upcoming column by emailing info@bostonlandmark.com. Toni and Maria, I just bought a building in the South End and would like to convert them into condos. Both units Read More…
[forecast] What’s Going On Tuesday, November 6, 2012: It’s Election Day! Don’t forget to vote, 7am-8pm. See North End / Waterfront voting information. Election junkies can take a break from TV and head to Faneuil Hall Marketplace at 7pm on Tuesday for a public outdoor broadcast of CNN’s “Election Night in America.” Check out the Read More…
So I’m sitting in front of the fireplace on a rainy day listening on my husband’s iPad to Paul McCartney singing “Yesterday.” I’m reading Michael Ondaatje’s “The Cat’s Table.” I’m thinking that “Yesterday” might be one of the world’s finest songs. I’m thinking Paul McCartney is a prodigious talent in a great big field of Read More…
Military veterans can receive free meals and discounts at the following businesses this Veterans Day, November 12, 2012. The information is courtesy of the Boston Elderly Commission and City Councilor Sal LaMattina’s Office. VETERANS DAY DISCOUNTS 2012 **FREE MEALS ON VETERANS DAY OLIVE GARDEN Veterans Eat Free. Olive Garden Restaurants offer a free meal (with Read More…
Freeway is at it again, with his Thanksgiving Pet Food Drive. Help Freeway support the MSPCA of Boston and drop a donation off at the Post-Gazette at 5 Prince St. in the North End. Food, toys, grooming supplies, beds, blankets and more will be accepted. Check out the MSPCA wishlist. The office is open 9am-5pm Read More…
A working session regarding the proposed Nuisance Control Ordinance has been scheduled for Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 10:00 am on the Fifth Floor (Curley Room) of Boston City Hall. This working session came out of the recent hearing where several North End residents testified. (See North End Residents, Police and Officials Testify to Support Read More…
[forecast] What’s Going On November 5, 2012: On Monday morning, the Supreme Judicial Court listens to oral arguments for the Long Wharf “Park” legal case. Here is how to watch online. (See more about the Long Wharf case.) The North End Library has films for children at 11 am. Check out the Events Calendar for Read More…
North End Stories continues its digital narrative talking to Sam Viscione who shares how he and his friends would walk from the North End to Fenway Park each weekend to play baseball and watch the Red Sox play. See all the interviews at NorthEndStories.com.
Boston Police, District A-1, hosted the monthly North End Public Safety meeting on November 1, 2012 at the Nazzaro Community Center. A timeline summary is shown below so you can jump around the video. 00:00 Welcome and introductory remarks by BPD Captain Thomas Lee. 00:40 Comment on recent Boston Globe article on North End quality Read More…
Toys for Tots is back at Elite Boston Landmark Realty, 350 Commercial Street. Drop off an unwrapped, non-violent toy anytime at the office before December 6th, 2012. Also, neighbors are welcome to join us on Dec 6th 2012, 6-9pm for our Toys for Tots party. JG is cooking again this year!