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Frankie Imbergamo, North End Native, Shares “The Good Life” Recipes
The cookbook published in December 2003 has received rave reviews on BarnesandNoble.com and can be purchased for $11.69 at this link.
City Council Calendar – Mobile Restaurants
There is no City Council meeting this week, but there is a hearing on mobile food trucks on Tuesday. Read Penny Cherubino’s interview with City Council President Mike Ross on the subject.
LaMattina Requests Hearing on Satellite TV Dishes & Antennas
***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…
Nine City Council Members Send Letter Urging Against Library Closings
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…
Segway Hearing at City Hall Questions Sidewalk Use
Adam Gaffin reports on today’s Segway hearing at City Hall. “Matt Dailida, a Segway consultant, blamed all the Segway perception problems in Boston on Boston Gliders <in the North End>, which he said is in no way associated with Segway. Later, he called Boston Gliders’ operation “appalling.” <City Councilor> “LaMattina, who called for the hearing, Read More…
North End Residents Testify At City Council Hearing on Green Ticket Law
On Friday, March 5th, Boston’s City Council held a hearing on the “Green Ticket Law,” recently passed by the State legislature and signed by the Governor. Each municipality, including Boston, has the ability to “opt-in” to the requirements that would add fines to a property owner’s next tax bill for violations of trash and cleanliness Read More…