Following Sal LaMattina’s announcement that he was not running for reelection as District 1 City Councilor, two candidates have thrown their hats in the ring — Stephen Passacantilli from the North End and Lydia Edwards of East Boston. The District 1 seat represents the North End, Charlestown and East Boston. There are no party affiliations Read More…
District 1 City Councilor Sal LaMattina announced Tuesday that he will not seek reelection in September 2017 for another term in the Boston City Council. The decision comes after 29 years of public service to the City of Boston, including 11 years on the City Council. “I feel the time is right to move on to something Read More…
The trash is picked up early on trash days. But the recycling trucks come by later—sometimes much later. This problem occurs most frequently in the North End and South End and on Beacon Hill among the downtown neighborhoods. But all downtown neighborhoods, obsessed with cleanliness, have tried to get bags of every kind off the Read More…
Donald Trump defied the pollsters, winning the national race to become the next President of the United States, defeating Democrat Hillary Clinton. Adding to the surge, Republicans have kept majority control of the Senate and House. See the final US electoral map and rattled market reaction at the WSJ (subscription free today). In Boston, Hillary Clinton took Read More…
This coming Tuesday, November 8th will be Election Day in Massachusetts! Thousands will be drawn to polling locations to cast their ballot for the 2016 Presidential Race, but what about the 5 ballot questions? Besides the local, statewide and national candidates on the ballot, there will be 4 statewide questions and 1 question solely for Boston residents, and Read More…
Cynthia Malm shares this “round the building” image of the lines for early voting this week at City Hall. Early voting ends on Friday, November 4th with Election Day on Tuesday, November 8th. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Email your best photos to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a caption (or more) telling us Read More…
The folks at My Cousin’s Place took their own approach to mixing Halloween and their election views with this wicked display, featuring Ralph, Lillian and Sharon. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Email your best photos to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a caption (or more) telling us about your photo. See past neighborhood photo Read More…
Despite claims that early voting does not increase turnout, reports from City Hall indicate a steady stream of early voters in the first two days. Cynthia Malm shares this photo from Monday afternoon. See this post for specific early voting hours, including until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on Read More…
Early Voting for 2016 General Election Many of you may remember the ridiculously long voting lines, where residents waited for hours to cast their vote for the 2012 Presidential Election. Taking those lines and wait times into consideration, State Election procedures have been altered for 2016 with the Boston Election Department approving an early voting plan! The early voting period Read More…
Longtime North End resident, Mary McGee, is the new President of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). McGee was voted into the lead role after a contentious election process at the October 13th annual meeting. An unsuccessful proposal to extend executive term limits thwarted the group’s nomination committee to have past President Ford Cavallari continue serving in that role. Vice Read More…
by Mayor Martin J. Walsh Voting in Boston is about to become more convenient. For the first time, registered voters who reside in the City of Boston will be able to take part in early voting, ahead of the November 8th Presidential election. This exciting new initiative, made possible by the 2014 Elections Reforms Law, Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) will hold its Annual Meeting, Election & Reception on Thursday, October 13, 2016, 7:00 p.m. at the Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet Street. The agenda is shown here, along with a proposal to extend officer term limits that will be potentially voted on at the meeting. See www.newra.org Read More…