The Boston City Council is pondering turning Election Day into a holiday in the city. Councilor Matt O’Malley requested a hearing about the possible change saying having the day be a holiday will help increase voter turnout. “Voting during a work day limits the participation of those who can’t afford to take a day off Read More…
A seat on the Boston City Council has become a hot ticket item. More than 60 Boston residents plan on running for office in the upcoming election. Last week was the deadline for candidates to hand in their paperwork and signatures to qualify to run for election. However, councilor Lydia Edwards (District 1) can breathe Read More…
The withdrawal of a candidate for North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) has resulted in just six residents to fill the same number of open slots on the council. Accordingly, NEWNC leadership announced there will not be an election on May 18th as previously scheduled. Longtime NEWNC member, Sean Hennessey, withdrew his candidacy at Read More…
The NEWNC meeting on Monday, May 13 will feature candidate introductions. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the Nazzaro Center. Senator Joe Boncore and Friends of Cutillo Park will be providing updates while Speak for the Trees will be the focus of our Community Chat. A full agenda is shown below. The nomination Read More…
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) nominations for the annual election of officers and directors-at-large are now open. Members in good standing who wish to run for election as an Officer or a Director-at-Large shall nominate themselves by submitting a nomination statement in writing no later than April 30, 2019, which is 14 days Read More…
Tuesday, November 6 is the Massachusetts State Election. Polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. These are the polling locations serving most North End / Waterfront residents: Christopher Columbus Apartments, 145 Commercial Street (Precinct 1) Nazzaro Community Center, 30 North Bennett Street (Precincts 2 & 3) Casa Maria Apartments, 130 Endicott Read More…
The Massachusetts State Election will take place on Tuesday, November 6 with polls open 7am-8pm. In a new effort by State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz to encourage voter participation, several local businesses are offering 15% off purchases when you present your ‘I Voted’ sticker on Election Day! You can also enter a raffle to win Celtics Read More…
When the Southern Italians first arrived in America, their first ports of entry were the big eastern cities – Boston, New York, Philadelphia and others. Life in these metropolises was very different from the small, isolated mountain villages they came from, and it took them a while to negotiate the subtle and not so subtle Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) elected a new slate of officers for the 2018-2019 term at its annual meeting on Thursday, October 11th. Outgoing NEWRA President, Mary McGee, handed over the gavel to Cheryl Delgreco who will start the new term as President. With no opposing nominations, the slate recommended by the NEWRA Elections Committee were introduced Read More…
Tuesday, September 4, is the state primaries when Massachusetts voters will cast their vote for who they want to see on the November ballot for the positions of Massachusetts governor, state legislature and U.S. Congress. Get out and vote! Polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. These are the polling locations serving most Read More…
On Saturday, May 19th, residents voted to elect five members to the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council. 2018 NEWNC Election ResultsMarie Simboli – 83 votesJohn Pregmon – 61 votesBrett Roman – 49 votesPatrick Bova – 39 votesJoel (Jody) Faller – 33 votes All of the candidates listed above will be serving a two-year term on the Read More…
Candidates for the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) introduced themselves at this week’s meeting in preparation for the Saturday election on May 19th. View the video above to hear from the following five candidates, in ballot order: 1 – Joel “Jodi” Faller 2 – Patrick Bova 3 – John Pregmon (i) 4 – Brett Read More…