Daily Briefs

Thursday’s Brief: Airbnb Bill Optimism, Save the Harbor, Neighborhood Night, Toys for Tots Fundraiser, Public Safety Meeting, West End Demolition

Things to know for Thursday Today is Thursday, December 6. Here’s a joke from local comedy writer Ben Alper to start your day: “According to a UMass poll, Massachusetts is heading in the right direction – north, to buy stuff in tax-free New Hampshire” – Ben Alper. Here’s what else you need to know for Read More…

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Monday’s Brief: Public Meetings, The Changing Shape of Boston, “The Love Fool” Book Launch

Things to know for Monday Today is Monday, March 26 and with Easter less than a week a away, we’re still experiencing unusually cold weather for this time of year.  Here’s what else you need to know for the week ahead… 11:00AM Public Hearing to Discuss City Flooding. Members of the public are invited to Read More…

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Weekend Brief: Veterans’ Day Saturday, Free Birth Control Bill Passes House, Cannoli Debate

Things to know for Friday Your daily round up for Friday, November 10: Veterans Day is on Saturday, November 11th and is being observed by some businesses on Friday at their discretion. The annual Veterans Day Parade will be held on Saturday at 1:00 pm beginning at Boston Common and ending at City Hall Plaza. Thank you to Read More…

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Monday’s Brief: Halloween Events, Printing Press and Big Pumpkins

Plan your events with the Community Calendar: Tuesday, October 31: 2:00PM ROC Teen Saturday Haunted Halloween Carnival. The 12th Annual Recovery Outreach Community (ROC) will take place at the Nazzaro community center and will feature rides, a bounce house, super slides, food, drinks, pumpkins and more, view the full event listing here. 5:30PM NEMPAC’s 12th Read More…

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Thursday’s Brief: NEWRA Meeting, Inktober, Best Pizza in America

Things to know for Thursday Events for Thursday, October 12: 5:30pm City Council President Michelle Wu Meet & Greet at Crudo. Join the North End Friends of Michelle along with State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, State Sen. Joe Boncore and City Councilor Sal LaMattina for a Neighborhood Meet & Greet with City Council President Michelle Wu on Read More…

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Wednesday’s Brief: North Square Groundbreaking, Bike Share Workshop, New Restaurants, Boston Ladder

Things to know for Wednesday Events for Wednesday, October 11: 10:30am Groundbreaking on North Square Reconstruction. Join Mayor Martin J. Walsh, the Boston Public Works Department, The Boston Arts Commission, elected officials and other guests for the groundbreaking ceremony of the North Square Reconstruction project. View more. 3:00pm Italian Heritage Month Movie at West End Read More…

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Tuesday’s Brief: Columbus Debate, North Square Groundbreaking, NEWNC / FOCCP Meetings

Things to know for Tuesday Events for Tuesday, October 10th: 5:30pm Reducing & Managing Stress: Walking the Labyrinth at Armenian Heritage Park. Learn new ways to reduce and manage stress, and enhance productivity and a unified work culture, while building community. 6:30pm FOCCP Meeting. The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park will be holding a meeting Read More…

Government

How the North End “Got it Right”: 2014 Election Results

Bellwether communities often mirror election results and are frequently used by political pollsters to help predict election outcomes. In the 2014 Massachusetts general election, the North End voted almost 100% in sync with the statewide outcomes. Let’s take a closer look at how the North End neighborhood voted in Tuesday’s election which made Charlie Baker the 72nd Governor of the Read More…

Government

North End Rep. Aaron Michlewitz Hosts Attorney General Candidate Maura Healey

A meet and greet with Maura Healey brought dozens to The Living Room on Monday night. Healey is a Charlestown resident, former state prosecutor and the Democratic Candidate for Attorney General. If elected, she would also be the first openly gay attorney general in the nation. The event was hosted by State Representative Aaron Michlewitz (D-North End, Downtown, South End) along with other residents from Read More…

Community Event Notices

St. John School Thanks Everyone for Supporting the Seeds of Love Fundraiser

On Sunday May 18th, the St. John School Community, administrators, faculty, and parents gathered for the Seeds of Love Spring Dinner at Filippo Ristorante in the North End.  The dinner benefited 4-year-old Annie Flaherty, a current K3 student at St. John School. This past February, Annie was diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing treatment.  The entire St. John Read More…

Arts & Culture Event Notices Photos & Videos

91st St. Anthony’s Feast 2010 [Photos]

Congratulations to the Feast Committee of San Antonio Di Padova Da Montefalcione, Inc. for a terrific three days at the 91st Saint Anthony’s Feast on Endicott, Thacher & N. Margin Streets. Also included are photos from the Thursday night BBQ where there was a film showing of “50 Years of the St. Anthony’s Feast” on Read More…

Health & Environment Real Estate Transportation

Cross St. Sidewalk Walkthrough – Tuesday, Dec 15th

As part of the ongoing consideration for the reconfiguration of the Cross St. sidewalk in front of the former Martignetti’s Liquors site, there will be a walkthrough with public officials and State agencies on Tuesday, December 15th at 11:00 am. State Representative Aaron Michlewitz and City Councilor Sal LaMattina will be participating in the walkthrough Read More…