Wednesday’s Brief: Edwards Claims Victory for District 1, New Sinatra-themed Italian Restaurant, Local Voters

Things to know for Wednesday

Your Daily Rundown for Wednesday, November 8:

6:30PM Friends of NE Library Meeting. There will be a meeting at 25 Parmenter St. for the friends of the North End Library.

Notable News:

Lydia Edwards Wins Election for District 1 City Council Seat Over Stephen Passacantilli

City Council expected to set record for female member

Boston City Council is poised to have more female members than ever before when it convenes in January as East Boston Attorney, Lydia Edwards, appears to have prevailed in a close race against city transportation official Stephen Passacantilli as the election results continue to come in, The Boston Globe has the full story.

Wynn Boston Harbor Resort and Casino to Have 13 Restaurants, Including Frank Sinatra-Themed Italian Spot

The Wynn Boston Harbor Resort and Casino is planning to include a total of 12 restaurants within its complex in Everett, with one being an Italian restaurant with a Frank Sinatra theme. The complex is set to open in June of 2019, view the full story on Boston Restaurant Talk.

Local Voters:

used my lunch break to vote in my first local election as a Boston resident 📝🔵☑️

A post shared by Rach (@rachelmeanberg) on Nov 7, 2017 at 10:55am PST

Plan your events with the Community Calendar:

Thursday, November 9:

6:30PM NEWRA Party at Pilot House. Join NEWRA’s Annual Party at 2 Atlantic Ave. Enjoy catering provided by the Sail Loft and feel free to bring guests who may be interested in joining the organization.

Friday, November 10:

Veterans’ Day Observed

10:00AM Greenway Play Day. The Greenway will be bringing out their unique and fun play equipment for kids to enjoy near High Street.

10:00AM Baby Story Time at North End Library. Join Ms. Alyson for stories, songs, fun, and more in a program just for babies. This program is for babies 0-18 months. Please come prepared to actively engage with your child, view the post.

11:00AM Preschool Story Time at North End Library. Join Ms. Alyson for a story time filled with books, songs, activities, and more! This program is for children ages 18 months and older. Please come prepared to actively engage with your child. View the posting.

2:00PM Friday Film “Broadway Danny Rose” at North End Branch Library. Join the North End Library at 25 Parmenter Street for their Friday film series. This week’s film will feature Broadway Danny Rose from 1960.

7:00PM Gala of Patrons of Italian Heritage at 21 DryDock Avenue. Enjoy a full immersion in the Italian cultural excellence with entertainment by professional opera singers, internationally acclaimed musicians, Italian sports vehicles and a dinner prepared by an Italian chef. For more information emailFrancesco Fragasso, fr.freagasso@gmail.com or Enrico Vetri, enrico_vetri@hotmail.com.

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