The latest event calendar for the North End Branch Library was distributed in the email newsletter by the Friends of the North End Branch Library. See www.FriendsNELibrary.org for more information.
Year: 2012
North Bennet Street School Offers Tips on Buying Jewelry for Valentine’s Day
Along with flowers, candy and a romantic dinner out, jewelry will again be one of the most popular ways to say “I love you” this Valentine’s Day. Last year, consumers spent an estimated $3.5 billion on Valentine’s Day jewelry, according to the National Retail Federation. Consumer spending is expected to be up this year, with Read More…
NEWRA to Host Conversation with James W. Hunt, Boston’s Chief of Environmental and Energy Services
The February 9, 2012 meeting agenda for the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) is shown below. The meeting begins at 7:00 pm at the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 N. Bennet St. More information about NEWRA can be found at www.NEWRA.org. A pdf version of the agenda is available here.
The Greenway Conservancy Strikes Back!
Not content to take the medicine the State offered in its letter yesterday to move forward with a phase-out of government funding, the Greenway Conservancy came out swinging with a multi-colored slideshow defense, insisting that it needs to keep its public funding. The Conservancy has been under fire given revelations of excessive salaries and transparency Read More…
“The Masters” Win Indoor Bocce Tournament Benefiting North End Against Drugs
“The Masters” took the trophy in this year’s indoor bocce tournament as part of the North End Against Drugs “SKATE DATE” Event on Sunday January 29th at the Steriti Skating Rink on Commercial Street. This was the first year “The Masters” entered the tourney with members Paul Dipesa, Joe Mendola, Cathy and Ken Strum. Mikey Read More…
The Axe Comes Down: State Plans To Pull All Funding From Greenway Conservancy
The State’s regulator and owner of the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway parks, MassDOT, issued a strident and clear set of conditions to the Greenway Conservancy as part of a lease extension coming up in 2014. MassDOT Secretary Richard A. Davey reminds the Conservancy that it was always supposed to be self-sustaining through private funds. Instead, Read More…
Tough Trash Night on Charter St. in North End
Dan Petrigno is threatening to move out of the neighborhood after too many bad trash nights in the North End, including this scene last night in front of 43 1/2 Charter Street.
Photos: Monica’s Hosts Successful Eliot School Family Council Benefit
“An Evening for Education” Supports the Eliot School Family Council On Wednesday, January 25th, the Mendoza Family of Monica’s Restaurant hosted a special four course wine pairing dinner at Vinoteca di Monica to benefit the Eliot School Family Council, a 501(c)(3) charity that supports the North End’s public school. It was a packed event with many friends, Read More…
North End Waterfront Health Joins Petition Drive to Support Health Centers
North End Waterfront Health is participating in a national petition drive organized by the National Association of Community Health Centers calling on Congress and the President to oppose Medicaid Cuts and increase funding to health centers. Health Centers like NEW Health are currently the family doctor and health care home for nearly 23 million people Read More…
Kevin White Statue Photo: “Thank You, Mr. Mayor”
Flowers at the base of the larger than life Kevin White statue by Pablo Eduardo at Faneuil Hall. The former mayor lays in wake on Tuesday, January 31st at the Parkman House in Beacon Hill from 2-8pm (open to the public). The City’s archives department has also posted a set of historical photos with the Read More…
BBJ: Two-Dozen Developers Tour North End Buildings Up For Sale
The City of Boston hosted two-dozen developers last week for a tour of the vacant pair of North St. buildings between the Greenway and Richmond St., according to Boston Business Journal’s Thomas Grillo. Mentioned in the article is Pizzuti Development, where John Henry’s wife works. Among the others who toured the facility or received the Read More…
Public Works Notice: Streetlights on Snowhill and Charter Streets Out Until Tuesday
The Mayor’s 24 Hour Constituent Hotline has received notice from Public Works Department that the lights around Snowhill St. and Charter St. will be out until tomorrow (Tuesday, Jan. 31st). A total of eight street lights will be out on Monday night. Contact the hotline at 617 635 4500 with any questions.