Featured Government

Joe Boncore Speaks at the May 11th, 2017 NEWRA Meeting

Senator Joe Boncore spoke at the May 2017 NEWRA Meeting on a few topics. Here’s a guide for the video above. Jump to (09:15) to hear questions for the senator asked at the meeting. Criminal Justice Reform Crime has steadily decreased in Massachusetts since the 1970’s, however the amount of people being put in jail has increased. The senator noted Read More…

Community Featured

Neighborhood Council Supports Limoncello 2 and Battery Wharf Hotel Function Room; Hears from Senator Boncore and CNJ Nail Spa

Ristorante Limoncello, Inc. owner Maurizio Badolato received the unanimous support (7-0) of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) on Monday night for a second location in Boston’s North End. Featuring an Italian menu, “Limoncello 2” will be at 76 Salem Street in the location formerly occupied by Urban Cantina. The original Limoncello will Read More…

Featured Schools

Surprise Celebration Video: 10 Year Anniversary for Eliot School Leaders Traci Walker Griffith & Lydia Torres

Principal Traci Walker-Griffith and Assistant Principal Lydia Torres were surprised by students and families to celebrate their 10 years at the Eliot K-8 Innovation School in Boston’s North End. Hundreds of students and parents joined in the cheering crowd with a show that featured dramatic speeches, boogie dances, award presentations, funky music, tears of joy and lots Read More…

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Announcements

Boncore Named Chair of Joint Committee on Housing

News from the Office of State Senator Joseph Boncore: Boncore Named Chair of Joint Committee on Housing Senate President Rosenberg appoints Boncore to Chair Housing, Vice Chair of Transportation, Health Care Financing Senate President Rosenberg named Senator Joseph A. Boncore Chairman of the Joint Committee on Housing last Wednesday. “I am honored to chair this Read More…

Community People Photos & Videos

Photo Gallery: North End Seniors Valentine’s Day

Enjoy perusing these photos from the North End Seniors Valentine’s Day party held last Tuesday at the Nazzaro Community Center. The seniors received lunch from Mayor Marty Walsh & the Boston Elderly Commission. Seniors also enjoyed socializing with special guest, Boston Police Commissioner William Evans. Flowers and candy were presented by our local elected delegation including Read More…

Event Notices Government

From the State Senator’s Office: Commonwealth Conversations 2017 Tour

Our local State Senator Joe Boncore shares the following announcement regarding the Commonwealth Conversations Tour, a statewide listening tour for local residents, groups and businesses to share community ideas and challenges with state senators. There will be a public forum on January 31 at 6pm at Suffolk Law’s Sargent Hall (120 Tremont Street). The Massachusetts State Senate Read More…

Government

Representative Aaron Michlewitz and Senator Joseph Boncore Sworn in to State Legislature

The North End’s elected State officials were sworn in on Wednesday, January 4th as the new legislative session gets underway at the Massachusetts State House. State Representative Aaron Michlewitz took the oath for the 5th time in the House of Representatives. Rep. Michlewitz is a lifelong North End resident representing the Third Suffolk District, comprised primarily of the Read More…

Community Daily Briefs

3 Things & Photo Tuesday: South End Italian, Public Art Buildout, Vote Today!

Three Things to Know for Tuesday, May 10, 2016: 1. Vote! The Special Election for State Senate is today: Democrat Joe Boncore will be on the ballot for the First Suffolk & Middlesex District to fill the seat vacated by Anthony Petruccelli. No other party has put forth a candidate on the ballot (write-ins allowed). 2. In the news:  These Read More…

Government

Democrat State Senate Nominee Joe Boncore Speaks to Neighborhood Council on Election Eve

Joe Boncore, the Democratic State Senate Nominee for the First Suffolk and Middlesex District spoke to the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) on the eve of the general election set for Tuesday, May 10th. (Click on the video above to hear Joe Boncore’s remarks at the NEWNC meeting.) No other political party has put Read More…

Community Meetings

May 9th NEWNC Agenda: NEWNC Candidates Forum, Senate Candidate Boncore, Legal Occupancy!

North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council Website: www.NEWNCBoston.org Email: info@newncboston.org NEWNC AGENDA Monday, May 9, 2016, 7:00PM Nazzaro Center, 30 North Bennet Street 1.   Welcome:  NEWNC President 2.   Call to order & Roll Call:  NEWNC President 3.   Meeting Protocol:  NEWNC Vice President 4.   Committee Reports: a.   Resident Parking/Traffic Committee: Ryan Kenny b.  Public Safety Committee: Read More…

Government

Joe Boncore Wins State Senate Race for First Suffolk & Middlesex District

Joe Boncore has won the State Senate race for the First Suffolk & Middlesex District in the Special Election Democratic primary on April 12th. With no Republican challenger, Boncore is the de facto winner in the general election on May 10th. Boncore’s win was close with only about 400 votes over Dan Rizzo, 4019 to 3620, in Read More…

Government

Meet Joe Boncore, State Senate Candidate

Joseph Boncore spoke at the Ward 3 Democrats Candidates Forum this week and took questions from committee members. An attorney and lifelong Winthrop resident, Joe Boncore was first elected to the Winthrop Housing Authority in 2009 where he currently serves as chairman.  A graduate of St. John’s Prep, Providence College, and the Massachusetts School of Law, he has Read More…