From the left, library supporter David Crocini, Old North Church Vicar, Rev. Stephen T. Ayres and State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz

St. Leonard’s Church Embarks on Major Renovation

In a letter to parishioners, Fr. Antonio Nardoianni, announced the most extensive, and expensive, renovation of the Saint Leonard Church since it was built in the late 1800’s. The preliminary estimate for repairs is “in the order of seven figures,” according to the parish. The restoration is made urgent by the continuous deterioration of the Read More…

Herald: Pressure on City To Sell Empty North End Buildings

The Herald’s Thomas Grillo writes about increasing pressure on the City of Boston to do something with the empty buildings on North and Richmond Streets in the North End. “The Boston Finance Commission wants to know why Mayor Thomas M. Menino has failed to market two adjacent properties near the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway at Read More…

North End/Waterfront Favored the Democrat, But By Less Than Expected

The North End/Waterfront neighborhood favored Democrat Martha Coakley with 54% of the vote compared to 45% for Republican winner Scott Brown in the special election for U.S. Senate last Tuesday. But this result shows a significant shift to the Republican ticket compared to previous elections. Here is a breakdown of the North End/Waterfront statistics: Votes Read More…