Monday’s Brief: City Council Election Recount Underway, NEWNC Meeting, Santa Paws

Today is Monday, December 9 and if you’re craving some classic breakfast food, Eater Boston has pulled together the 18 best pancake spots around Boston including the North End’s own North Street Grille, read more on Eater Boston.

Here’s what else you need to know for today…

7:00PM NEWNC Monthly Meeting at the Nazzaro Center. Stop by 30 North Bennet St for the North End Waterfront Neighborhood Council monthly meeting, see additional details here.

Notable News:

City Council election recount is underway in Boston in contest separated by eight votes

This past Saturday the recount of Boston’s Nov. 5 at-large City Council race begun in an effort to review more than 66,000 by hand to determine the winner of the previous vote which was only separated by eight votes, read more on The Boston Globe.

Santa Paws:

Plan your events with the Community Calendar:

Wednesday, December 11

3:00PM Kids’ LEGO Club. Drop by the North End Library after school to build whatever you can imagine using LEGOs and DUPLOs.

7:00PM Handel’s Messiah by NEMPAC and Landmarks Orchestra. The North End Music & Performing Arts Center invites you for an exceptional evening of Handel’s Messiah Part I Concert at The Great Hall, Faneuil Hall featuring the Boston Landmarks Orchestra, One City Choir, NEMPAC Youth Choir, and professional soloists, see additional information here.

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