Featured Government People

John Romano Takes Post as North End / Waterfront & West End Liaison for Mayor’s Office

John Romano has accepted the position as the North End, Waterfront, and West End Liaison for Mayor Martin J. Walsh in the Office of Neighborhood Services. He replaces Maria Lanza, who left the post in January after serving for four years. “I couldn’t be happier to serve the community that raised me and help my Read More…

Arts & Culture Food & Drink

Celebrating What Unites Us: Somalia Edition

There are few things in life more conducive to cultivating community and fostering a sense of peace and wholesomeness than sharing a meal together. The concept of Celebrating What Unites Us is to do exactly that while also expanding horizons and drawing attention to key issues such as connecting residents to food access. The monthly Read More…

Community

Boston Celebrates Immigrants in New Event Series

On a bright, beautiful morning Boston residents gathered at the Armenian Heritage Park for  “Celebrating What Unites Us,” a program that celebrates immigrants and what they contribute to the city. This was the third event in an eight part series. Each event focuses on a different immigrant community. This past Monday the focus was on Read More…

Community Government Real Estate

Imagine Boston 2030 Master Plan Draft Released; Focus on Economic Growth, Housing Affordability, Open Space & Climate Change

Imagine Boston 2030, the city’s first master planning effort in over 50 years was released, in draft form, by Mayor Walsh’s office. The document comes after an outreach effort with over 12,000 participants (such as this North End session). The strategic vision is headlined Expanding Opportunity, focusing on housing and job growth to meet an increasing population. The Read More…