I cannot even imagine what it was like when 44,000 people lived in the North End, more than four times our current population. We always come a little closer to that experience on September 1st. An endless parade of people winding up and along stairs and streets with boxes held high like the frantic activity within Read More…
The following is a documentary short, “The King of the House,” with Robert Dello Russo was created by Emerson students, Paul MacCarty and Kyle George. It includes not only a history of this well-known North End family, but a look back in time at the neighborhood and how it has changed including the opening of Read More…
There was at least one surprise coming out of the 2012 primary election results held on Thursday, September 6, 2012. If you went to the polls, then you know the lines were short with low turnout of only 11% of registered voters casting ballots. Patty Campatelli won the primary for Register of Probate against Sal Read More…
It is an odd day to have an election, but the State primary elections are on Thursday, September 6, 2012. *Important for independents: Voters enrolled in a political party (Democratic, Green-Rainbow or Republican) may only vote in that party’s primary. Unenrolled voters (registered voters not enrolled in a political party commonly referred to as “independent”) Read More…
North End Family Pride Day brought out families, residents, businesses and elected officials for full day of activities, including the Johnny Paolo Memorial Bocce Tournament, the Nazzaro Center Kids Talent Show, music by Crosstown, Street Magic and lots of tables by community groups. The annual event was held in memory of Robert “Bobby D” Decristoforo Read More…
An enthusiastic North End neighborhood crowd turned out for Robert “Bobby” Dello Russo, candidate for Criminal Clerk of the Suffolk County Superior Court. The fundraiser on Monday night at Filippo’s Restaurant was sponsored by State Representative Aaron Michlewitz and brought out plenty of Democratic political firepower including Frank Bellotti, former Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor and Attorney Read More…