Event Notices Government

Meet the Candidates Nights for State-Wide Office Announced by Boston Ward 3 Democrats

Wednesday, May 7, 2014 @ 6:30PM Wednesday, May 21, 2014 @ 6:15PM Nazzaro Community Center Meet the Democratic candidates for State-Wide Office at the Nazzaro Community Center, (30 North Bennett Street) in the North End on Wednesday, May 7, at 6:30PM and Wednesday May 21, 2014 at 6:15PM. Schedule for May 7th Juliette Kayyem, Governor Read More…

Community Government

Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) Election Set For May 17th; Nomination Papers Available April 25th

The 2014 election date for the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) has been announced as May 17, 2014. NEWNC Election Saturday, May 17, 2014 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet St. Nominations forms will be available starting Friday, April 25, at the Nazzaro Center front desk beginning at 10 am. Signatures Read More…

Food & Drink Government

Mayor-Elect Marty Walsh Supporters Hold Fundraiser at Bricco [Photos]

Supporters of Boston Mayor-Elect Marty Walsh held a fundraiser on Thursday night at Bricco Ristorante on Hanover Street. The well-attended event was hosted by North End restauranteur, Frank DePasquale, at his flagship restaurant. State Rep. David Nangle and John Rodgers introduced Walsh to the crowd. City Councilor At-Large-Elect Michael Flaherty was also in attendance. Incoming Read More…

Government

Mayor Elect Marty Walsh Draws a Crowd at Joe’s [Photos]

Mayor Elect Marty Walsh talked with North End and Downtown Boston constituents on Thursday, December 5th during a fundraiser at Joe’s American Bar & Grille on the waterfront. The event was organized by supporters Daniel Passacantilli, Jeff Drago, Daniel Toscano and Stephen Passacantilli. In a brief speech, Walsh said he does not care who voted Read More…

Event Notices

Councilor Sal LaMattina Supporters Host Fundraiser at Bricco [Photos]

Friends and supporters of City Councilor Sal LaMattina came out on Tuesday night for a fundraiser at Bricco on Hanover Street. LaMattina was decisively re-elected as the City Councilor for District 1 (North End, Charlestown, East Boston) last month with 82% of the vote in the North End. Several candidates are running fundraisers after the Read More…

Government

Photos: Mayor-Elect Walsh Visits Mayor Menino at Boston City Hall

Coming off Tuesday’s election win, Boston Mayor-elect Marty Walsh visited City Hall on Thursday to meet with outgoing Mayor Tom Menino. After a private meeting, the two met the press and made statements encouraging a smooth transition. Walsh said he would announce his transition team on Friday, November 8th. The Walsh administration takes over on January Read More…

Government

Marty Walsh Is Boston’s Next Mayor; Sal LaMattina Re-Elected as District 1 City Councilor

The results are in: Marty Walsh was elected on Tuesday to be the next Boston Mayor in a 52%-48% victory over John Connolly.  On the City Council, incumbent Sal LaMattina handily topped the ticket in District 1 with 71% of the vote against challenger Brian Gannon. In District 2, Bill Linehan was also re-elected with Read More…

Community Government

Election Day Scenes From the North End

All three polling locations in the North End were packed the morning of the Boston Mayoral Election. Voters were waiting in line by 7am, right at the start of the election doors opening. Sign holders and supporters gathered their winter jackets, hats, and coffee mugs awaiting the warm sun to rise. If you haven’t already Read More…