Many had high hopes for the Neighborhood Watch program initiated after May’s Public Safety meeting at The Nazzaro Center. In fact, the list of registrants rose to forty by two weeks before the first Neighborhood Watch meeting at the end of June. Unfortunately, turnout came in at a half dozen for that meeting itself. Richie Montemanaro Read More…
The following notes come from longtime North End resident, Richard Montemarano, who attended the first neighborhood watch meeting this week where he made these comments. He explains that the all-caps are just easier on his eyes. FIRST OF ALL WE HAVE TO IDENTIFY THAT WE THAT WE HAVE A PROBLEM OR SOME ISSUES AND CONCERNS Read More…
This was the third month in a row (#1 and #2) where a large number of residents showed up to complain about a lack of police response to noise, partying and quality of life crime issues in the North End. This was also the third meeting for Captain Lee, new to District A-1, who took Read More…
Brian Brandt from the Neighborhood Watch sends in this sign cooperatively designed by Artu Trattoria on little Prince Street. “Wonderful and Unique describes our Neighborhood, Residents & Merchants. Please show consideration to all by keeping your voices low during the late evening hours.”
The first meeting of the Neighborhood Watch will be after the North End Public Safety Meeting on Thursday, June 7th, 6:30 pm at the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 N. Bennet Street. Carolyn MacNeil, Director of Neighborhood Watch with the Boston Police Department, will introduce Neighborhood Watch and distribute informational brochures. North End Resident Brian Brandt Read More…
Video: May 3, 2012 North End Public Safety Meeting with District A-1 Boston Police, City Councilor Sal LaMattina, Suffolk University & North End / Waterfront residents, held at the Nazzaro Community Center. It was another standing room only community meeting on late night noise, partying and crime issues in the North End. After getting an Read More…
In advance of Thursday’s North End Public Safety Meeting, CBS Boston WBZ-TV’s Christina Hager, interviewed Janet Gilardi, David Marx and District A-1 Captain Lee regarding the formation of a neighborhood watch to control late night noise and street partying in the neighborhood, among other public safety issues. View the report in the video below or Read More…