After an extended and contentious debate in Charlestown, the City has selected the Surface Option for the Sullivan Square and Rutherford redesign project. For Charlestown residents, the Surface Option is more pedestrian friendly, increases greenspace and access to the Charles River while the City gains significant development opportunities. The Surface Option redesign could increase traffic Read More…
by Mary Wright, RN, Nurse Educator Dementia is not a specific disease. It is a set of symptoms that affect a person’s ability to think, remember and reason to such an extent that it interferes with activities of daily life. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of progressive dementia. Dementia is considered a high Read More…
Election Department Reminds Residents: ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATIONS MUST BE RENEWED YEARLY REQUEST/RENEW YOUR ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATION NOW! Boston’s Board of Election Commissioners reminds all voters that the Special State Primary Election for United States Senator will take place on Tuesday, April 30, 2013. The Special State Primary for the First Suffolk Senatorial District to fill Read More…
I’m provoked at Marty Walz. She used to be the state rep for the Eighth Suffolk District, which encompasses Back Bay and most of Beacon Hill as well as a slice of Cambridge. But she resigned to take a job as the head of the Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts. She was a good state Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day Did you take a cool photo? Have it featured by submitting it here. What’s Happening In The North End / Waterfront The ABCD Center at 1 Michelango St. features an Italian film at 1:00 pm, “Pranzo di Ferragosto” (Mid-August Lunch). Light refreshments will be served. See the post. North End Read More…
A large group of North End and Downtown Boston residents showed up at Monday’s meeting of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) to lobby for keeping open the Steriti Rink beyond the winter season. State Representative Aaron Michlewitz has been working on behalf of the group with the Department of Conservation and Recreation Read More…
On Sunday, March 10th around noon, City Councilor Sal LaMattina, Code Enforcement Sgt. Steven Tankle and Senior Aide / NEWNC President Stephen Passacantilli walked through the North End to get a first hand look at the state of trash on the streets and sidewalks. During the one hour walk, Code Enforcement issued 12 violations / Read More…
Picture puzzle lovers will enjoy this new twist … rotating pieces! That’s right. In addition to putting the the jigsaw puzzle together, the pieces are randomly rotated to start. To rotate a piece, select it and then either right-click on it or use the arrow keys to rotate it. Because this is more difficult, I Read More…
Looking for something fun, artistic and exciting for your child to do this April Vacation? Join Theater Week at NEMPAC! April Vacation Play Tuesday April 16th-Friday 19th Registration deadline: April 11th 2013 Age(s): 6-13 Date: Tuesday April 16th 2013- Friday April 19th 2013 Time: 9:00am-12:00pm with a 12:15 performance on Friday 19th Location: Boston Harbor Community Church Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day As things get back to normal after last week’s surprise snow storm, we are highlighting a Fulton Street photo from the February blizzard taken by North End resident Torri Crowell of Volle Nolle. Great colors! Did you take a cool photo? Have it featured by submitting it here. Please include Read More…
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation Invites you to a meeting regarding: Callahan Tunnel Vent Building (North Street) Rehabilitation Project Wednesday, March 27th – 6:00pm Nazzaro Community Center The contractor as well as MassDOT project staff will present the project details and schedule. For more information, please contact John Romano, MassDOT Municipal Liaison at 857-368-8905 or Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgUdkpoMyhE] Video: North End Public Safety Meeting on March 7, 2013 with Boston Police District A-1 at Nazzaro Center Video Timeline and Subjects Covered: 0:00 – Introductions with Captain Thomas Lee, Sgt. Thomas Lema, Officer Teddy Boyle, Suffolk University Representative Richard Grealish and State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz 4:00 – 28 Fleet Street loud party case Read More…