Just like that, another week to follow up with the most popular posts!
Top 5 Posts of the Week:
A Remembrance: Fredda Hollander – Bearing Witness, Speaking Truth to Power
It has been five years since Fredda Hollander and her husband Bill Lee left the neighborhood, after a defamation case involving a first amendment issue that made its way to the Commonwealth’s highest court. Donations in memory of Fredda can be made to the Animal Rescue League of Boston, from where they adopted several of their beloved dogs, view the post for more on this, “loyal and true North Ender.”
Remembering Prince the Cat in the North End
With all the coverage, it is no secret how much of an impact this cat made around the North End, and who would know better than the guardian? Since the passing, John Sullivan, Prince Postale owner and Prince the Cat companion has been feeling “numb,” read the post for stories and memories of his time in the neighborhood.
Animal Rescue League of Boston Recognizes Late North End Resident, Christine Barton
The Animal Rescue League of Boston’s (ARL) shelter received a new Feline Suite in memory of longtime volunteer and late North End resident, Christine Barton. This suite will provide cats a more home-like setting to rehabilitate and ultimately find a permanent home, read the article for more on Christine’s impact.
Notable News: Urban Renewal Approval, Parking Fines Double, 2017 Movie Release, North End Curling?
With the hectic grind of Monday though Friday, many may not have time to stay up to date with all the local news outlets. View the post for the compilation of articles from this past week, pulled from several different sources.
Ward 3 Democrats Split Endorsement Vote in State Senate Race [Video]
With the Primary Election for the State Senate race only a few weeks away, the Boston Ward 3 Democratic Committee did not have the 2/3 majority vote that is necessary to endorse a specific candidate. The votes were cast after each candidate had their allotted time to speak, view the post for video coverage and more information.
Editor’s Extra:
Rainy Neighborhood Egg Hunt Draws Fun Crowd [Photos]
A cold rainy weather could not stop the 4th annual neighborhood egg hunt that was put on by Boston Community Collaborative. Kids accompanied by their moms, dads, nannies, grandparents, and caregivers strapped on boots and coats, view more on the event.
I remember Fredda~~~didn’t she and her husband name their dogs~~~~~something like Brandy, Sambucca, Ameretto ???
I always thought that was so cute !!! Her dogs were huge ~~~bigger than her~~~they walked her instead of the other way around?
Fredda was a fighter for what she felt was right !