Recognizing Family Council Board Members

Nazzaro Center and Firefighters are “One”

In observance of “One Boston Day” the children of the Nazzaro Center wrote letters, made thank you cards and posters, and baked cookies for our local fire department on Hanover Street. Pictured above is the group presenting all these gifts to members of the Hanover St. Hook and Ladder in the North End in recognition Read More…

North End Community Health Center Reflects on Joint Commission Accreditation

by Marianne Aiello

It may not seem like there is any difference between being treated by a private practice physician or a North End Community Health Center doctor—but there often is. The Health Center is accredited by the Joint Commission, and in doing so, must follow a wide array of high-quality patient care and safety standards that private practices outside of a facility setting are not required to follow.

In fact, in 1997, the North End Community Health Center was the first community health center in Massachusetts to ever receive Joint Commission accreditation.

Closing Day at Maria’s Pastry Shop [Photos]

After fifty years in business, Maria Merola has decided to retire and close Maria’s Pastry Shop at 46 Cross Street in the North End. On the shop’s last day in business, photographer Gerri Palladino stopped by to take some final photos of one of the staple pastry shops in the neighborhood.