Contrary to the rapid pace of review in 2009, the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) currently has no meetings scheduled for the redevelopment of the Harbor Garage site. The agency is waiting for the developer, Chiofaro Company, to submit new information. News of the delay was discussed at this week’s North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) Zoning, Read More…
The wind from last night’s storm severely damaged “Botanica,” the twirling metal sculpture on the Rose Kennedy Greenway across from Rowes Wharf.
The North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council’s Public Safety Committee will host a meeting on Thursday, March 4, to address issues evident in the current design of the Cross Street sidewalk plaza area. City Councilor Sal LaMattina will attend the meeting, along with State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz and a representative from the City of Boston’s Transportation Department. Read More…
Below are some items of interest from the agenda for the February 24th City Council agenda. 0280 – Message and order to accept the provisions of Chapter 40T of the Massachusetts General Laws, enacted as Chapter 26 of the Acts of 2010, An Act Relative to Unpaid Municipal Fines. (Ed: This is the Green Ticket Read More…
Congratulations to the St. Leonard Knights boys basketball team for a great season! The team lost in the semi-finals against the Bishop of Mother Theresa of Dorchester yesterday, 46-42, but it was an accomplishment just to get that far in the playoffs. The team is made up of boys of the North End: James Arienello, Read More…
The Greenway Leadership CouncilRose Kennedy Greenway Conservancyinvites you to a Neighborhood/Community Meeting on Wednesday, February 24 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the New England Aquarium’s Harborview Café This is the first of two community forums to hear ideas and gather feedback from the public on Greenway operations and maintenance, programming and activities. The second meeting will be Read More…
Shown below are some pictures of the February 8th Family Dinner/Talk sponsored by North End Against Drugs. Once again dinner was prepared by Mary and Frank Romano. There was pasta, meatballs, sausages, salad and bread and butter along with dessert and soda. Aurora was the inspirational speaker. This event was free and sponsored by a Read More…
Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 7:00 PM The Pilot House, 2 Atlantic Avenue Zoning and Licensing Applications 7:00 PM – 7:15 PM 31 Tileston Street, Mirella Petruccelli seeks zoning relief related to proposed renovation of three residential units on floors 2, 3 and 4. Zoning relief is needed for Read More…
FREE TAX PREPARATION AVAILABLE FOR INCOME-ELIGIBLE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH APRIL 15th Our staff and volunteers are IRS-certified, and are fully capable of helping you find hundreds of dollars worth of tax credits for which you may not have even known you were eligible! ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center 1 Michelangelo Street Read More…
Anti-Cyber Bullying Hotline – (617) 534-5050
Mayor Menino last week announced a series of initiatives aimed at
increasing the awareness and assistance for anti-bullying efforts in
Boston. As part of this announcement it was determined a hotline would
be helpful as a way of anonymously reporting online and other forms of
bullying. The hotline is now available and is staffed by trained
public health professionals from the Boston Public Health Commission
working in partnership with the city’s Law Department, the Boston
Public Schools and the Boston Police Department.
NEWRA’s new Park & Open Spaces Committee has released their agenda for the March 1st meeting to be held at 7:00 pm at the Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet Street. Their first survey is also available at parks.newra.org. Parks and Open Spaces Committee Meeting Agenda Monday, March 1, 2010 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Nazzaro Read More…