North End Sign Montage

Sandwich Board Program Under Review

The Boston City Council rejected continuing a pilot program that allowed street sandwich board signs without a permit. In 2015, the Mayor’s office proposed, and the Council approved, a temporary ordinance allowing all free-standing sandwich boards on public sidewalks as long as access was still made for pedestrians. The Council voted on August 23, 2017 Read More…

Another Dog on the Ballfield and a Graphic “No Poop” Sign

“More of the same vulgarities,” says Vincent Santaniello who sends in this photo from yesterday of a dog owner with his unleashed pet on the Puopolo Park ballfields. Residents have suggested additional signs be posted. Janet Gilardi finds this graphic “no poop” lawn sign that might get the point across. (Ed: Is anyone else worried Read More…

Emilio “Emil” Bevilacqua Square Dedicated at Salem & Tileston Streets

Emilio “Emil” Bevilacqua Square was dedicated this week at the corner of Salem & Tileston Streets in honor of the late North End resident. Emil was a staple on that corner with his dog Sonny and throughout the neighborhood before his passing last year.  Boston Mayor Marty Walsh spoke at the ceremony which was attended Read More…