Health & Environment

Committee Reports Less Rats in the North End; Take the Poll

Are you missing the fuzzy, long-tailed, beady-eyed rodents? According to residents, the earthly creatures are few and far between these days and showing up much less than at this time last year. The update came at Tuesday night’s meeting with John Meany, Director of Environmental Services at the City’s Inspectional Services Department. The meeting was Read More…

Event Notices

Dog Licensing and Rabies Clinic

Dog Licensing and Rabies clinic offered by Boston’s Animal Control department. When: March 22 from 4-7pm Where: Nazarro Community Center 30 North Bennet Street Prices: $6 spay/neutered $17 intact female/male $50 Pitbull/Pitbull mix Some reminders: – If you dog has been vaccinated, please bring your rabies vaccine certificate. – Pitbull/Pitbull mix and aggressive dogs must Read More…

Transportation

Passengers With Paws Program Launches at Logan

Pet owners can feel safer bringing their pets to Logan. Massport Fire Rescue, based on emergent trend and an in depth survey, has designed and implemented a first of its kind in the country “Passengers with Paws” Pet Safety First Aid Program at Boston Logan International Airport. “The demographic data compiled by the comprehensive needs Read More…

Community Health & Environment

Dogi-Pots Coming to a Park Near You

The NEWRA Clean Streets Committee has been looking for a way to help dog owners clean up after their dogs. Chris Young, the committee’s liaison to the North End Chamber of Commerce and business community, took charge of the effort and recently purchased five “Dogi-Pot” facilities that will be mounted on poles at neighborhood parks. Read More…

Health & Environment Police & Fire

Dog Rabies & Licensing Clinic on March 22nd

On March 22nd from 4:00 – 7:00 pm at the Nazarro Community Center (30 N. Bennet St.), the City of Boston will be holding a Rabies and Licensing Clinic. Vaccine Cost: Rabies ($5 and $2 for seniors) License Fee: $6.00 Spayed Female/Neutered Male $17.00 for intact Male or Female $50.00 for Pitbull and Pitbull Mix Read More…

Community

North End Dog Group Survey

The North End Dog Group has become a very active constituency within our neighborhood, especially as they work toward the creation of a dog park.  They are doing a survey and asking neighborhood dog owners to participate. Anya Potter leads up the dog group and shares the following message. Dear Dog Members, As responsible dog Read More…

Event Notices

Lather up for Labs

Doggie Wash-a-Thon on February 21st, 10am-2pm in Charlestown Our volunteer washers will do you proud and make your dog the cleanest pooch around. Join Lucky Lab Rescue and Adoption at Durty Harry’s and for only $15 our volunteer washers will clean your dirty dog. Nail trims for $10 will also be available. All proceeds from Read More…

Photos & Videos

Watchful Dog at Salumeria Italiana

BostonZest’s Penny Cherubino captures a picture of a watchful dog outside the Salumeria Italiana on Richmond St. as part of her “Sunday Dog” series. If you know this dog, please leave a comment. Penny and Ed have been spending a bit of time enjoying the North End recently. Read their post about the Lobster Rolls Read More…