National Glaucoma Awareness Month is an important time to spread the word about this sight-stealing disease. Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually steal sight without warning and is the leading cause of irreversible blindness. Although the most common forms primarily affect the middle-aged and the elderly, glaucoma can affect people of all ages. Read More…
Early voting in Boston for the presidential primary began Monday, February 24 and continues through Friday, February 28. For North End and Waterfront residents, Boston City Hall is the closest early polling site. Registered voters can stop by to vote on Wednesday (2/26) and Thursday (2/27) from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.; or Friday (2/28) Read More…
Boston Police District A-1 provided an update on recent neighborhood crime incidents, summarized below, at the May 2016 North End Public Safety Meeting. The figures below cover the last 30 days period. Part 1 Crime: City-wide year-to-date: Down 1%. District A-1 year-to-date: Down 5%. Larcenies, Auto Thefts, Larcenies from Motor Vehicles & Robberies: The reported # Read More…
