In a letter to Boston Public Library President Amy Ryan and the BPL Board of Trustees, nine of the twelve City Councilors said they “believe the BPL needs to broaden of public input and participation, and search for alternatives to neighborhood branch closings.” The Council members say the review process has not vetted other cost-cutting Read More…
Returning to the North End, Senator Scott Brown (R-MA) and his wife WCVB-TV reporter, Gail Huff were at the Improv Asylum last week to enjoy the new comedy musical, You‘re A Good Man, Scott Brown. Apparently, the highlight of the evening was when the stage Scott Brown (played by Evan Kaufman) did an exotic dance Read More…
The City of Boston has thrown its hat in the ring for “Google Fiber” – an advanced network with innovative ultra-high speed broadband internet service. Over a hundred other municipalities are also vying for the internet service. Read the City’s press release. Below is Boston’s promotional video: Remember when Verizon said it was going to Read More…
As a protest against motorcycle regulations or a possible prohibition from some Boston streets, Bikers of America is suggesting bikers “target” Hanover Street restaurants. Phil Henegen, A.K.A. “Screwdriver” posted the following suggestion: “Target restaurants on Hanover Street, North End Suggestion: To boycott all of Boston is a very broad target. It appears some Hanover Street restaurants Read More…
Have you received two (or more) 2010 Census Forms in the mail? I did and so did most of the neighborhood. Are we supposed to fill it out again? No, just once … according to Census.gov. The Census 2010 blog (yes, the Census has a blog) explains that Replacement Forms were sent out to areas Read More…
The elves in the Mayor’s Office were busy today. If you sent an email/letter regarding the potential closure of the neighborhood branch libraries, you probably received a form response (at least to those of us regarding the North End Branch Library). Cutting to the chase, there is a key sentence that is bad news for Read More…
A Message from Sal LaMattina, Boston City Councilor, District 1 Dear Friends: Democracy is at its best when citizens actively take part in civic life, such as voting and serving on a jury. Another way to participate – one that is quick and easy – is by filling out the census form. Though it may Read More…
A pro-casino report was issued today by the Center for Policy Analysis (CFPA) at the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth, highlighting the $968.3 million spent by Massachusetts residents at New England’s resort casinos and racinos last year. The 2009 figure is a 5.3 percent increase over 2008. Click here to read the full report (via Banker Read More…
From the Committee to Elect Representative Aaron Michlewitz: Join us at an event honoring Representative Aaron Michlewitz! Tuesday, April 6th, 2010 5:30 7:30 pm NEBO 90 North Washington Street Boston, MA 02114 Suggested Contribution: $500 $250 $100 Please make contributions payable to: The Committee to Elect Aaron Michlewitz 32 Fleet Street, AptW B, Boston, MA Read More…
Frank Addivinola, Jr., has announced that he is running for State Senate in First Suffolk & Middlesex District (North End, West End, Beacon Hill, Financial District, Cambridge, East Boston, Revere and Winthrop). Republican Addivinola is a West End resident and is running against Democratic incumbent Sen. Athony Petruccelli. Per an email from his campaign, “he is fiscally Read More…
News from City Hall on the Mayor’s Youth Council is accepting applications. Below is the press release and information on how to apply. Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced that applications for the Mayor’s Youth Council are now being accepted until April 15th. Mayor Menino established the Council in 1994 to provide Boston’s young people Read More…
This year’s North End Coffee Hour with Mayor Menino is scheduled for Wednesday, May 12th at Christopher Columbus Park from 9:30 am – 10:30 am, rain or shine. See all community events on the Calendar.