State Senator Anthony Petruccelli visited the volunteers of the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park at this week’s meeting. With the State budget under pressure, the Senator thanked the members for their efforts to look after the flagship park. Over the last few years, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has lost over 30% of Read More…
District 1 City Councilor Sal LaMattina sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation asking Secretary LaHood and Administrator Ferro to extend the daytime ban of hazardous material trucks in the City of Boston. “Residents and business owners in Boston’s North End neighborhood, which I represent, are understandably concerned about giving free rein to Read More…
Frank Addivinola is officially on the ballot as a Republican candidate for State Senate in the First Suffolk and Middlesex district which includes: Beacon Hill, North End, West End, Waterfront, Financial District, East Boston, Cambridge, Revere and Winthrop. The Secretary of State received 529 certified signatures which exceeds the 300 required signatures. Addivinola will take Read More…
How could an obscure agency in Washington D.C. be so unreasonable and hardheaded to risk the public safety of Boston citizens just to save the trucking companies a little money? The answer lies with the person that made that decision, Anne Ferro, head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Her background reveals strong ties Read More…
PETRUCELLI, MICHLEWITZ, LAMATTINA INVITE THE PUBLIC TO A MEETING ON HAZMAT TRANSPORTATION Federally mandated changes to regulations that govern the transport of hazardous materials through the City of Boston have raised a number of concerns among local residents and businesses. The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council’s Public Safety Committee will host a meeting on Read More…
One week after hazardous material (haz-mat) trucks showed up on the North End’s Commercial St., a City ban goes back in effect on Monday, May 24th for at least the next 45 days. Last week, the City of Boston received a 45-day extension of its daytime ban from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Read More…
News from the Office of State Representative Aaron Michlewitz, Third Suffolk District: House of Representatives Passes Bill Allowing Drug Discounts Promises Cost Savings to Consumers through Prescription Drug Rebates (BOSTON) – State Representative Aaron Michlewitz joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives on Wednesday in passing legislation that would allow consumers to take Read More…
A recent order by a Federal agency against the City of Boston is forcing a change in the truck route for hazardous material (HazMat) vehicles, effective Monday, May 17th. The decision reverts the truck route back to the pre-2006 route along Commercial Street in the North End/Waterfront neighborhood. Four years ago, many North End/Waterfront residents Read More…
The results are in for the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) election that was held on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at the Nazzaro Community Center. There were 8 candidates running for 6 seats. A total of 288 North End/Waterfront residents voted in the election, 68 more than the 220 last year. Vote Tally – 288 Total Ballots Read More…
Mayor Tom Menino’s annual coffee hour with North End / Waterfront residents took place this week at Christopher Columbus Park. The event was moved inside the maintenance shed due to rain. Donuts and flowers were enjoyed by all.
This post compiles the candidate statements for the upcoming election of the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC). The election will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2010 from 10:00 am through 2:00 pm at the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 N. Bennet St. Get out and vote on Saturday! There are eight candidates vying for six Read More…
***Reminder: This hearing is Friday, May 14th, 11:00 am at City Hall, 5th Floor.*** District 1 City Councilor Sal LaMattina filed an order this week for a hearing regarding the placement of satellite TV dishes, antennas and receivers on residential and commercial properties throughout the City of Boston. The order cites “visual dissatisfaction” and “concerns Read More…