Melnea Cass, the “First Lady (or Mayor) of Roxbury,” is well known for organizing the sit-ins over school segregation in Boston and leading the fights over urban renewal and highway construction in the South End and Roxbury. However, a young Melnea Cass in 1919 first learned community organizing from her mother-in-law Rosa Brown. Join us Read More…
Under the direction of Carolyn MacNeil, Director of Neighborhood Watch programs for the Boston Police department, councilman David Marx of NEWNC and North End resident Brian Brandt, The North End-Waterfront will soon have a Neighborhood Watch program. Public Safety meetings are held at 6:30 PM on the first Thursday of every month at The Nazarro Read More…
The Saint Joseph’s Society held an awards ceremony honoring John “JR” Romano with a Community Service Award. JR was recognized by his many years of dedicated leadership and commitment to the important civic and charitable organizations benefiting the North End. The event was part of Friday night’s opening for the 89th Annual St. Joseph’s Read More…
