It was a meeting of mayors this week when Boston Mayor Marty Walsh hosted a visit from Rome Mayor Ignazio Marino. The two talked about transportation and congestion issues common for the two touristy cities across the pond from each other. An advocate of urban bicycling, Marino spoke at a downtown lecture, titled “Traffic Advisory, Read More…
It was the Mayor’s annual coffee hour on Monday in the North End and the first one for Marty Walsh. Dozens of neighbors came out on a warm, sunny morning to chat with Mayor Walsh over Dunkin’ coffee and receive a plant from the city’s greenhouses. He was even sporting an “Old North Church” logo Read More…
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh was the keynote speaker at this month’s meeting of the North End Chamber of Commerce. “Breakfast with Marty” was held on Tuesday, April 1st at the Fairmont Battery Wharf Hotel. In addition to Chamber members, local elected officials and community leaders were invited. The crowd gave a round of applause to Read More…
Chris Herren, former NBA player and High School All-American, spoke at a community forum on Saturday, March 29th in the North End hosted by Boston Mayor Marty Walsh. The Nazzaro Center gymnasium was filled with many youths and residents of all ages to listen to Herren’s story of drug addiction and recovery. The event was Read More…
Recently the world of addiction and alcoholism has been front and center throughout not only the city of Boston but the entire commonwealth of Massachusetts. Heroin overdoses have stolen the headlines in our local papers and on our news stations. Next Saturday at the Nazzaro Center, former High School All-American and Boston Celtic Chris Herren Read More…
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh pushed the button on Wednesday to raise the tent for the Big Apple Circus. The roof of the Big Top is 63 feet high. The circus kicks off on March 25th and runs through early May. More information at BigAppleCircus.org. Photo by Isabel Leon, Mayor’s Office Photography
The North End Chamber of Commerce is hosting a special breakfast meeting with Boston Mayor Walsh, at 8:00 a.m. on April 1, 2014 at the Fairmont Battery Wharf Hotel. NECC members in good standing are welcome to attend. We have also invited local elected officials and community leaders. Attendance is limited due to space restrictions. Read More…
Mayor Walsh has a lot to learn and a lot to do, so I’m here to help. He’ll have big problems to solve, but residents and neighborhood associations are concerned more about the seemingly little problems of daily living in Boston than they are with big matters. Here’s a month-by-month list of the small problems Read More…
Boston’s Inauguration Day brought many activities with Mayor Marty Walsh, including his first official address to Boston’s City Council. For the North End, Charlestown and East Boston, City Councilor Salvatore LaMattina started his 7th year representing District 1 on the City Council. It was generally a celebratory mood at City Hall, although there was some Read More…
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…
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…
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…