Government

Poll: Who Will You Vote For Boston Mayor?

You have read up on the Boston Mayoral candidates. You have watched the videos and forum interviews. You have seen the televised debate. The September 24th preliminary election is less than 2 weeks away. The top 2 candidates will continue on to the general election on November 5th. So, where are the poll numbers for this Read More…

Commentaries Government

Downtown View: Two City Council Candidates for District 8

(Ed: District 8 includes the West End, Beacon Hill, Mission Hill and Back Bay. District map pdf.) Since Mike Ross is running for mayor, his District 8 City Council seat is open. Five candidates qualified to run to replace him. Angelica Addivinola is from the West End. Tom Dooley is from Beacon Hill. Gloria Murray Read More…

Government

Charlotte Golar-Richie Hosts Community Chat in North End

Thursday evening at The Pilot House on Atlantic Avenue, Mayoral hopeful Charlotte Golar-Richie spoke directly to local residents addressing concerns and issues. Over fifty North Enders listened as Golar-Richie shared her vision for the City of Boston. Golar-Richie addressed issues in the city with a focus on the concerns of residents in North End neighborhood. Read More…

Government

District 1 City Council Candidate, John Ribeiro, Visits Ausonia Adult Center in North End

District 1 City Council candidate, John Ribeiro, visited Ausonia Adult Center in the North End. John is speaking again on how his family court program will create safer neighbor hoods for our kids and their grandkids and how the Casino will affect their health and hurt small business too. “Let’s have a family gang; not Read More…

Government

Voter Registration Deadline Wednesday, September 4, 2013

The deadline to register to vote, update your address, or to change your political party for the Tuesday, September 24, 2013 Preliminary Municipal Election is Wednesday, September 4, 2013. Residents who are looking to register to vote or make a change to their current registration may do so by applying in person at City Hall, Read More…

Government Photos & Videos

Philip Frattaroli Holds Campaign Fundraiser in North End [Photos]

City Councilor At-Large candidate, Philip Frattaroli, held a successful campaign fundraiser in his home neighborhood of the North End on Wednesday night, July 25, 2013. The event was held at a Filippo’s Ristorante on Causeway Street attracting dozens of supporters from around the Boston area. It was approximately two months ago when Frattaroli formally announced Read More…

Government Photos & Videos

Ward Three Democrats Host 18 Boston City Council Candidates; Endorse Sal LaMattina, Ayanna Pressley, Stephen Murphy and Michelle Wu [Video]

[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWW8gze6yho] It was a marathon Candidates Night, hosted by the Ward Three Democratic Committee, as contenders for open seats on Boston City Council presented and answered questions on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at the North End’s Nazzaro Center. After 2 1/2 hours of candidate presentations, the Ward Three Democratic Committee made the following endorsements: Read More…

Government Photos & Videos

Philip Frattaroli Draws Large Crowd to Kickoff Campaign for Boston City Councilor at Large [Photos and Video]

[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhBDbow7-AA] Video: Campaign kickoff speech on May 29, 2013 by Philip Frattaroli, candidate for Boston City Councilor at Large. Supporters came out for Philip Frattaroli on Wednesday night at the official kickoff of his campaign for Boston City Councilor At-Large. Joined by family, friends and supporters, the event was held at Filippo’s Ristorante in Read More…

Community Government Photos & Videos

Mayoral Candidate Marty Walsh Greets North End Residents and Scenes From the Neighborhood Council Election

Mayoral candidate Martin Walsh spent some time chatting with North End residents this weekend. With over 300 residents coming out to vote in the Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) election on Saturday, there were plenty of folks hanging around in the playground outside the Nazzaro Center.  Below are some photos from Saturday, May 18, 2013. For more Read More…

Community Government

Record Turnout for 2013 North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) Election – The Votes are In!

In the largest turnout of recent years, 314 residents came out to vote on Saturday, May 18th at the annual election for North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC). Nine residents were running for the six open seats on the council. The top six candidates will each serve a two-year term on the Neighborhood Council. Read More…

Community Event Notices Government Photos & Videos

Video: Meet the 2013 Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) Candidates

[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOEOYiUJ_Ak] Candidates running in the May 18th election for North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council were given the opportunity to speak at Monday’s monthly NEWNC meeting. This video shows the candidate introductions recorded on May 13, 2013. The ballot order was announced as follows: Maria Lanza, Commercial St. Philip Frattaroli, Harris St. Jorge Mendoza, Read More…