Arts & Culture Community

Family Comedy Show at “Back to School Party” by North End Against Drugs and Improv Asylum

The annual “Back to School Party” brought out over a 100 kids and parents on Sunday afternoon to the Improv Asylum, sponsor of the event in conjunction with North End Against Drugs.  The special Improv Comedy show was free to all North End families, students, Eliot School and St. John School kids along with NEAD Read More…

Schools

Boston Public Schools Back-to-School Hotline is Up and Running

News release from Boston Public Schools: Boston Public Schools back-to-school hotline up and running Operators answered 599 calls on first day Boston Public Schools (BPS) Superintendent Carol R. Johnson announced Wednesday that the back-to-school hotline (617-635-9046) is up and running. On Monday, the first day of operation, the operators fielded 599 calls. Multi-lingual operators are Read More…

Police & Fire Schools

8 Security Tips for New Arrivals to the North End from the North Bennet Street School

Safe At Home – Eight Security Tips for New Arrivals to the North End
(Compiled by the North Bennet Street School, Boston)

With the hassles of move-in behind you, it’s time to settle in and enjoy your new digs, right?  Well, yes – provided you’ve taken some time to think about the security of that apartment or house you’ll be living in. 

September is a high turnover month in the North End, which means properties may be more vulnerable to break-ins while their occupants are getting to know their new surroundings.

But there are ways to make your home safer.  David Troiano, a registered master locksmith and head instructor at North Bennet Street School’s locksmith training program, suggests a two-step approach.