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The economic and employment Agenda Grant Program. The economic and employment Marie Butera WashingtonMarie Butera Street Bridge a difference in the lives of the tively,” he added. “ABCD goes Revere arm of The Neigh- base by utilizing large-scale Revere arm of The Neigh- base by utilizing large-scale has been closed to become most of vulnerable people in his above and beyond for the citi- Richard Buttiglieri Richard Buttiglieri borhood Developers (TND) and high value assets includ- borhood Developers (TND) and high value assets includ- a worksite, according to zens of .” was one group given $50,000 ing Suffolk Downs, Wonder- district. was one group given $50,000 ing Suffolk Downs, Wonder- Theresa Conte Theresa Conte Rep. Michlewitz has been an MassDOT. in funding to help establish land, a soon-to-close NECCO The localin fundingNeighborhood to help establish land, a soon-to-close NECCO Dr. Adrian Costanza Dr.Those Adrian seeking Costanza to use a sideworkforce- development ser- plant, and the MassDevelop- Service Center,workforce 1 Michelangelo development outstanding ser- plant, andfriend the of MassDevelop ABCD and- walk to travel across the bridge ment TDI Waterfront District. Street nominated Rep. the local Neighborhood Service Dorothy Cordaro Dorothy Cordaro vices in Revere to support lo- vices in Revere to support lo- ment TDI Waterfront District. will be directed to the easterncal residentsThe ABCD to acquire North newlyEnd/West EndThe Neighborhood program seeks Service to un -Center (NE/WE Michlewitz ascal their residents Hero. to acquire newlyCenter sinceThe program2005, as seeks a legisla to un-- Gerardo Iannuzzi sidewalk.Gerardo IannuzziSigns will be posted.createdNSC) jobs. held its annual Thanksgivinglock community-driven luncheon on Friday, re Nov.- 16. Those “As an electedcreated official jobs. it is my lock community-driven re- (Michlewitz Pg. 3) Lt.who Gov. attended Karyn Polito were alongserved withsponses a full toThanksgiving local obstacles, spread. Close to 70 Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito along sponses to local obstacles, Patricia Muse Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, Ann Houston of The Neighborhood Developers, StatePatriciaOnce Rep. Museclosed, RoseLee theVincent, western withLt. Gov. seniors Housing Karyn attended Polito, and EconomicAnn the Houston luncheon. andof The Seepromote Neighborhood more economicphotos onDevelopers, develPage -7. State Rep. RoseLee Vincent, with Housing and Economic and promote economic devel- Paul Penta, Jr. Bob O' Brien of Revere Economic Department, Mayor Brian Arrigo andsidewalk Secretary will of Housing become and a work Paul Penta, Jr. DevelopmentBob O' Brien of Revere Secretary Economic Jay Department,opment opportunities Mayor Brian through Arrigo and Secretary of Housing and Development Secretary Jay opment opportunities through Ecomonic Development Jay Ash at the announcement of the Urbanzone. Agenda Following Grant Program the on closure, Antonetta Salamone AshEcomonic came Developmentto Revere City Jay Hall Ash atpartnership-building, the announcement of problemthe Urban Agenda Grant Program on Ash came to Revere City Hall partnership-building, problem Monday morning in the Revere City Council Chambers. Antonetta Salamone Monday morning in the Revere City Council Chambers. crews will secure the area withto presentCouncilor the check toEdwards the solving, co-sponsors and shared account - to present the check to the solving, and shared account- temporary concrete barriers andNeighborhood Developers. ability in urban centers. The Neighborhood Developers. ability in urban centers. The Obituaries Pages 8 + 9 Obituaries Pages 8 + 9 fencing in preparation for dem- “Ourordinance administration underto assist- competitive elderly awards homeowners offer flex- “Our administration under- competitive awards offer flex- ible funding for local efforts Real estate values continue to be strongolition activities, in Revere to begin instalstands-Real theCouncilor estateimportance Edwards valuesof local cospon continue- which togives be municipalities strong in the Revere stands the importance of local ible funding for local efforts leadership and its impact on that bring together commu- lation of temporary supports for sors ordinance to assist elderly ability to offer payment agree- leadership and its impact on that bring together commu- INDEPENDENT By Sue Ellen Woodcock days on the market in 2016. “2017INDEPENDENT was a fantastic year the lives of residents,” said daysnity on stakeholders the market in to2016. pursue “2017 was a fantastic year NEWSPAPER GROUP the 115-kilovolt electrical line homeownersBy Sue Ellen Woodcock with overdue tax ments to older homeowners the lives of residents,” said nity stakeholders to pursue The number of listings in to beNEWSPAPER in real estate,” GROUP said Joe Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. economicThe number development of listings inini - economic development ini- across the bridge. payments with low income,to struggling be in real estate,”to said Joe Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. The Revere real estate mar- 2017 also dropped to 265, “TheThe UrbanRevere realAgenda estate Grantmar- 2017tiatives. also These dropped awards to 265, will “The Urban Agenda Grant tiatives. These awards will MarioThe ofclosure Century began 21 Mato- the by Phil Orlandella repay their overdueMario taxes. of Century 21 Ma- ket in 2017 was definitely a 10.8 percent down from 297 Programket in 2017 relies was on definitely the strong a 10.8fund percent projects down in Boston, from 297Clin - Program relies on the strong fund projects in Boston, Clin- rio Real Estate. “There’s a District One (North End) “As a city, it’srio critical Real Estate. we “There’s a good one with higher prices in 2016. The good news for north (towards Charlestown) ofpartnershipsgood one with between higher prices local in 2016. The good news for partnerships between local lot of confidence and equity Boston City Councilor LydiaSee TND take GRANT every , Page step 3 possiblelot of confidenceto keep and equity See TND GRANT , Page 3 $1.5 MILLION FOR for homes than in 2016, but sellers is that the original list- the$1.5 stairs MILLION leading FORto Lovejoy government,for homes than non-profits in 2016, but and sellers is that the original list- government, non-profits and in homes. For 35 years now Edwards and Councilor Ed our elders housedin and homes. to Forsup - 35 years now NORTHERN STRAND a drop in the number of new ing price was matched 100 Wharf.NORTHERN The stairs STRAND and elevator a dropBy in Sue the Ellen number Woodcock of new ingCouncillor price was Robert matched Haas 100 Jr. Councillor Robert Haas Jr. it’s been positive. Now is the Flynn have co-sponsored an port Bostonians in building and By Sue Ellen Woodcock COMMUNITY TRAIL listings, making home-buying percent of the time. toCOMMUNITY the wharf as well TRAIL as the duallistings, making home-buying percenttried to of get the barrierstime. installed it’s been positive. Now is the tried to get barriers installed an adventure. The condominium mar- time to sell. Revere is getting ordinance, which will provide retaining wealth timeover to generasell. Revere- is getting The Executive Office of wayThe to 160 Executive North OfficeWashington of an For adventure. years the abutters of inThe 2011 condominium and received nomar re- - For years the abutters of in 2011 and received no re- “These are the highest pric- ket saw similar trends with the overflow from the Boston assistance to older Boston home- tions,” Councilor Edwards said. Energy and Environmental StreetEnergy including and Environmental the Converse Route “These 1 have are theput highestup with pric the- ketsponse. saw similar trends with the overflow from the Boston Route 1 have put up with the sponse. es we’ve seen in the last eight the median sales price at owners who are behind on “Wetheir should “This get moreordinance re- is a win-win, Affairs has approved a $1.5 marketStoreAffairs andwill has people remain approved are movingopen. a $1.5 Thenoisees we’ve from seen millions in the last of eight cars, the median sales price at market and people are moving noise from millions of cars, “We should get more re- years,” said Maureen Celata, $315,000, up 16.7 percent tax payments. spect from help the stateand andeconomically fed- vulnera- million grant regarding the toHarbormillion Revere. Walk grant below regarding the theNorth andyears,” now saidsome Maureen city councillors Celata, $315,000, up 16.7 percent to Revere. and now some city councillors spect from the state and fed- owner/broker of MCelata Real over 2016. Days on the mar- wantowner/broker to have Passed Mayor of MCelataby Brianthe Real ArBoston- overeral citygovernment,”2016. Daysble taxpayers on Patch the mar said.. keep- their homes eral government,” Patch said.. development of the Northern WashingtondevelopmentMario said Revere ofStreet the is Northern desirBridge,- Mario said Revere is desir- want to have Mayor Brian Ar- Estate. “And 2018 is going to ket also dropped from 67 in rigoEstate. contactCouncil, “And the 2018 Boston MassDOT is going Mayor toto ketMartin Keefe also dropped notedwhile that frommeeting more 67 intax af - obligations to Keefe noted that more af- Strand Community Trail led ableStrand because Community of its proximity Trail led rigo contact the MassDOT to be another banner year. Inven- 2016 to 47 days on the market which will be rebuilt as partinstall J. barriers Walsh alonghas apparentlyRoute 1 2016 fluentsigned to 47 communities daysthe oncity,” the marketshe are added. often able because of its proximity by a Revere on the Move part- by a Revere on the Move part- be another banner year. Inven- install barriers along Route 1 fluent communities are often tory is low now, but everyone “Inventory is low now and toof Boston,this project, and it’swill a also hidden remain betweentory isthe low Routemeasure now, 16 but and thateveryone Cope will- optgranted“Inventory into sound is barriers. low now and to Boston, and it’s a hidden ner organization, Bike to the ner organization, Bike to the between Route 16 and Cope- granted sound barriers. is looking to the spring.” everyone is looking toward gemopen with at this a beautiful time. beach. Massachusetts General WardLaw 2 Councillor Ira No-(Edwards Pg. 3) Sea. landis looking Circle. to the spring.” everyone is looking toward gem with a beautiful beach. land Circle. Ward 2 Councillor Ira No- According to figures from the spring,” Celata said Sea. voselsky pointed out that Sau- Revere has a one-mile Mario is looking forward WardAccording 5 Councillor to figures Charles from the spring,” Celata said Mario is looking forward Ward 5 Councillor Charles voselsky pointed out that Sau- the Massachusetts Associa- The rental market is also Revere has a one-mile Patch, Ward 4 Councillor gus got barriers along Route stretch in North Revere. The to the spring market, drawing the Massachusetts Associa- The rental market is also to the spring market, drawing Patch, Ward 4 Councillor gus got barriers along Route tion of Realtors, the median strong with rents ranging from stretch in North Revere. The Patrick Keefe and Ward 1 1 installed along a new ball Northern Strand Community fromFOCCP Boston and seeksurrounding donations tion of Realtors, for the medianHarbor strong withFireworks rents ranging from display from Boston and surrounding Patrick Keefe and Ward 1 1 installed along a new ball sales prices was $376,250, $1,200 to $3,000. Cleat noted Northern Strand Community Councillor Joanne McKen- field. Trail has been in development communities. He added that sales prices was $376,250, $1,200 to $3,000. Cleat noted Councillor Joanne McKen- field. a 4.9 increase over prices in that if someone is paying big Trail has been in development na teamedEve. upBusinesses on a motion were at impact“It’s - a quality-of-life FOCCP has is -beencommunities. fundrais He- added that “It’s a quality-of-life is- See DeLEO Page 3 for over 20 years. The North By Phil Orlandella a 4.9 increase over prices in that if someone is paying big na teamed up on a motion at 2016. See DeLEO Pagerent 3they just might be capable thefor Revere over 20 School years. systemThe North is last lasted week’sand Bostoncouncil meetresidents- sue,” and he said.ing to provide anotherthe Revere Harbor School system is sue,” he said. Revere segment is a major 2016. rent they just might be capable last last week’s council meet- Homes also were also on of buying and taking advan- alsoRevere Friends a draw segment for buyers.of is Christopher a major ing. Patchthose said that he came and the to latetown forBarriers the event are easilyto bring seen in 2019also a drawin style, for buyers. Barriers are easily seen part in the project that creates Homes also were also on of buying and taking advan- ing. Patch said he and the late the market 41 days, a 26.8 tage of first-time homebuyers Columbuspart“It in all the adds projectPark to the(FOCCP)that futurecreates last fireworks were disappointed, but is still in need of“It additional all adds to the future a continuous 7.5-mile rail trail the market 41 days, a 26.8 tage of first-time homebuyers percent increase over the 56 programs. growthNewa continuous ofYear’s Revere,” 7.5-mile Eve he said.railrekindled trail according to FOCCP. funding in order to be sure that running from West Everett, percent increase over the 56 programs. growth of Revere,” he said. Have you ever had an idea Task Force. Both the ATOD sitytherunning inannual children from Boston West and Everett,adults. Harbor Have youTaking ever the had bull an idea by theTask horns, Force. this Both December the ATOD 31 sityisn’t indark children and and adults. through Malden and Revere REVERE RECREATION HOSTS PAINT for how you could make im- Task Force and Revere on the TheFireworksthrough ATOD Malden Taskdisplay Force and with Revere fund gener- for- howFOCCP you could sponsored make im the- effortTask Force to andthousands Revere onof the people The willATOD enjoy Task Force fund- REVERE RECREATION HOSTS PAINT to the Saugus River and soon provements to the Revere Move are initiatives of the edousto projects thedonations Saugus totaling River from $9,500 and numerous soon to provements bring in to the the New Revere Year Movein style are initiativesthe firework of the display ed projects bringing totaling $9,500 to into Lynn. The North Revere community? So have the ap- MGH Revere CARES Coa- reduce youth substance use, & SKATE NIGHT AT CRONIN RINK & SKATE NIGHT AT CRONIN RINK sources.into Lynn. The North Revere community?coordinating So have two-barge the ap- MGH fire Revere- the CARESNew Year Coa in- withreduce the youth bang. substanceRep. Aaron use, Michlewitz receiving his Neighborhood Service Center Hero segment allows users to en- plicants to the mini-grant pro- lition. Revere on the Move improvesegment their allows mental users health, to en - In 2016, the Harbor wasplicants works to the display mini-grant on pro the- lition.Harbor Revere For on theinformation Move improve or donations their mental award health, at the recent ANCD Community Heroes celebration. joy spectacular views of the grams hosted by Revere on is additionally co-led by the andjoy increase spectacular opportunities views of for the dark by midnight New Year’sgrams that hosted lit up by the Revere sky at on midnight. is additionallyvisit co-led www.foccp.org. by the and increase opportunities for Rumney Marsh. the Move and the Alcohol, To- Healthy Community Initia- positiveRumney youth Marsh. engagement. the Move and the Alcohol, To- Healthy Community Initia- positive youth engagement. The funding, awarded bacco and Other Drugs Task tives Office at the City of Re- InThe addition funding, to theawarded mini- bacco and Other Drugs Task tives Office at the City of Re- In addition to the mini- through the Executive Office Force; and this time, these vere. grantsthrough already the Executivefunded, Revere Office Force; and this time, these vere. grants already funded, Revere of Energy and Environmental ideas are going to become a This year over $20,000 onof theEnergy Move and hasEnvironmental extended ideas are going to become a This year over $20,000 on the Move has extended Affairs’ (EEA) Gateway City reality. was awarded to fund ideas to theirAffairs’ permanent (EEA) Gateway change and City reality. was awarded to fund ideas to their permanent change and Parks Program, enables the Every year a group of Re- make Revere a healthier place programParks Program, mini-grant enables appli the- Every year a group of Re- make Revere a healthier place program mini-grant appli- design of the trail, develop- vere residents and institution- to work, to play, and to raise cationsdesign to of Sunday, the trail, March develop 4. - vere residents and institution- to work, to play, and to raise cations to Sunday, March 4. ment of bid-ready construc- al leaders meet together to a family. The Revere on the Upment to $1,395 of bid-ready is available construc for - al leaders meet together to a family. The Revere on the Up to $1,395 is available for tion documents, and receipt select the awardees of mini- Move mini-grant program ideastion that documents, make it and easier receipt to select the awardees of mini- Move mini-grant program ideas that make it easier to of all necessary construction grants offered to the public offered $10,605 in funding eatof healthy all necessary and be construction active for grants offered to the public offered $10,605 in funding eat healthy and be active for permits. When completed, the through the community-led for permanent changes, pro- all.permits. The applicationWhen completed, is open the through the community-led for permanent changes, pro- all. The application is open trail will span 10 miles and organizations, Revere on the gram implementation, and trail will span 10 miles and organizations, Revere on the gram implementation, and Move and the Alcohol, Tobac- youth-led projects that would See MINI GRANTS Page 3 Move and the Alcohol, Tobac- youth-led projects that would See MINI GRANTS Page 3 See NEWS BRIEFS, Page 2 co, and Other Drugs (ATOD) help prevent or reduce obe- See NEWS BRIEFS, Page 2 co, and Other Drugs (ATOD) help prevent or reduce obe- Our Offices will be Our Offices will be TRASH TRASH Price subject OPEN Price subject OPEN to change NOTICE to change NOTICE without th without th notice Due to the president's Monday, February 19 notice Due to the president's Monday, February 19 Day Holiday, on Monday, Day Holiday, on Monday, th $ .55Per February 19 , 2018 Trash President’s$ Day.55Per February 19th, 2018 Trash President’s Day Gallon will be delayed by one day. Gallon will be delayed by one day. • 1002 Gal. 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ndependent In our view, climate change is happening faster than even the worst- climate change is happening In our view, A report prepared by scientists hired by the oil industry in the 1960sthe in industry oil the by hired scientists by prepared report A Hopefully, the ubiquity of these catastrophic climate events is not the ubiquity Hopefully, The evidence of the past 12 years of unprecedented climate events:years of the past 12 evidence of The We don't pretend to be experts on anything, but, to paraphrase Bobparaphrase to but, anything, on experts be to pretend don't We The second story pointed out that the palm oil industry is destroyingThe second story pointed out that the palm Even those who refuse to accept the science of climate change willEven those who refuse to accept the science The report released last Friday by 13 U.S. government agencies con last Friday by 13 U.S. government agencies The report released in third world use of coal The first story detailed the ever-increasing In addition, there were two big stories in the New York Times this Times in the New York In addition, there were two big stories The U.S. report comes on the heels of a similar study released by theThe U.S. report comes on the heels of a I

R PHONE 781-485-0588 // FAX 781- PHONE 781-485-0588 // FAX PUBLISHER: case scenarios of the past and present have predicted -- and with the window to take action rapidly closing, we are not optimistic about the fate of our planet. predicted that carbon dioxide emissions would cause global warming with catastrophic effects -- and a study commissioned a decade later by none other than Exxon confirmed those findings. numbing us into a sense of unreality such that we fail to see the big picture. Superstorms Katrina, Sandy, Harvey, Maria, and Michael; the past few Harvey, Superstorms Katrina, Sandy, years of destructive wild fires in California; the loss of sea ice in the Arctic; and the destruction of coral reefs because of warming ocean temperatures -- is right in front of us and brought into our living rooms almost on a daily basis Dylan, we don't need a scientist to tell us which way our climate is heading. bon is being released into the world's atmosphere than from all otherbon is being released into the world's sources combined. the rain-forests in Indonesia -- with the result that 35 times more car the rain-forests in Indonesia -- with the admit that coal plants contribute greatly to air and water pollution --admit that coal plants contribute greatly will have effects on our countryand the multitude of new plants in Asia even from half a world away. countries such as Vietnam, India, and Pakistan to generate electricity. to generate electricity. India, and Pakistan countries such as Vietnam, in the U.S. and other Western Coal production is a dying industry in third world countries,nations, but its low price and availability of choice in the undevelopedincluding China, has made it the fuel world. weekend about climate issues. United Nations two months previously that essentially stated that weUnited Nations two months previously climate change -- that even ifare reaching a point of no return with which the U.S. withdrew) arethe goals set by the Paris accords (from to halt the deterioration in ourmet, they probably are not sufficient climate change. environment and the negative effects of curring in an assessment that the effects of climate change will result in that the effects of climate change curring in an assessment the loss of in the U.S. gross national product and a 10 percent decline depressing by the year 2100 is sobering -- if not $1 trillion in real estate take actionwake-up call to our elected officials to -- and should be a the effects of man-madeimmediately to lead the world in reversing contributions to climate change. PAGE 2 PAGE

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will also be on hand to entertainhand to be on will also the children. must con Christmas program 3 that theyfirm by December and provide will participate, names, age, gender, children’s by number, address and phone calling 617-363-2678. 12from 9 December Sunday, to 5 p.m. at the Chapel, 459 Hanover Street. Children must be accompanied by an adult. a number of criteria for the building use, with priority given to in-house programming and activities. itized in the following order, City of Boston sponsored activ ities, local non-profit groups, neighborhood resident organiza tions and outside neighborhood groups and organizations. Street School, Polkadog Bakery, Street School, Polkadog Bakery, Sedurre, Sol Optics, Exhale Spa, I Am Books, Ivyees, Loft MyStryde, Salmagundi + Wine, and Shake the Tree. creative pop-ups and entertain and pop-ups creative ment at fifteen independently owned shops in the historic com November 30 munity on Friday, from 5 to 8 p.m.. Ensemble, Heart and Sole, Injeanius, exemptions. the assess ability of tax related documents by providing resi dents with details about how to access the property tax informa tion in multiple languages. part of the City of Boston’s and Languages of Office city Access Communication wide implementation plan. - - - - - (from pg. 1)

By Phil Orlandella By Phil Orlandella By Phil Orlandella The holiday event will also As it has done for 24 years,As it has done for be at theSanta Claus will The Nazzaro Community The Nazzaro Community The Center has established The measure will allow The measure will allow The annual North End The annual North End Each season the event offers exclu can enjoy Participants praise the Mayor Walsh

dwards E Chapel with gifts for the chil Chapel with gifts receive will dren. All children a photo with the jolly old gent and a gift. feature face painting, balloons, charactersMany and gift bags. Saint Agrippina DiMineo DiMineo Agrippina Saint a ChristmasSociety will hold End kidsprogram for North only. Center staff and Council is coop erating in every way possible to provide frequent and reasonable space, and use of the Center’s ensure an orderly and equitable sharing of the public facility. care of everyone who wants to including older City, live in our residents who help make Boston the world-class city it is today.” up toof agreements payment five years – forgive 50% of the accrued interest will be granted to eligible low-income seniors that meet the requirements for the residential and senior Holiday Shop + Stroll is once again been put together by sev eral local businesses. while locally shopping stylist exploring the festive streets of the North End and its trendy boutiques, galleries and special ty shops. food, drink, sive holiday cheer, ordinance saying, “In Boston we are committed to taking Nazzaro Center priority Nazzaro Center usage list established Saint Agrippina Agrippina Saint program Christmas North End Holiday Shop and Stroll - - - - - 3 Now that District A1 Now that District A1 Some residents told the In addition, the park has Residents should watch forResidents should Stealing packages has always These culprits are well aware Call Boston Police for more It’s getting close to Christmas It’s Rep. Michlewitz remains Rep. Michlewitz remains He is a Committee member REGIONAL REVIEW REGIONAL

When not at home people

RESIDENTS PLEASED WITH POLICE RESPONSE Boston Police are consistent ly patrolling Cutillo Park and responding to 911 calls from drugapparent about residents use and sales in this area may alongend, an to come have with the sale of merchandise. Review that things at the pub lic park tucked away between Stillman and Morton Streets have improved. been cleaned up removing leaves and other debris and a very active Friends of Cutillo Park has been formed. deliveries and pick them updeliveries and pick immediately and place indoors. should ask their neighbors to keep a watchful eye out for deliveries or call them if possi a package is onble, advising if the doorstep. been a problem, especially during the holiday season. that the holiday season brings packages to many homes and they monitor the area, ready to swipe whatever they can get their dirty hands on, spoiling Christmas for many people. tips on how not to be a victim of package theft. HOLIDAY PACKAGE HOLIDAY A REALITY THEFT of packageswhen thousands a regularbeing delivered on placed onbasis, most of them set doorsteps and in hallways, situation butting up a perfect swipe in thethese (Grinches) to blink of an eye. closely involved with senior closely involved with senior issues and needs. for the NSC annual Buona Sera dinner and the Chairperson for the North End Nursing Home that tackled the battle to keep the Nursing Home in the neigh borhood. ------rlandella O hil P y B

n o A Corn Hole challenge host This is not the first time this Helping students by provid Reportedly, the City will will City the Reportedly, Plans call for the first ever In general, current plans for Apparently, there will be no Apparently, Boston Parks Department Some other temporary clo Some other temporary A regular at NSC events A regular at NSC events

p i n i is a worthwhile endeavor that should fiddle on. ed by Representative Aaron Aaron Representative by ed Michlewitz raised scholarship funding for students to attend various programs at the North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC). event has been held to help students learn at the popular certainly not Center and it’s going to be the last time. ing scholarships to NEMPAC ported by the neighborhood. hold still another public meet ing to address the plans once again with community resi dents. REPRESENTATIVE MICHLEWITZ RAISES NEMPAC SCHOLARSHIPS Association (NEAA), which Association (NEAA), which coordinates most of the activi publicthe on programs and ties space. artificial turf place in Puopolo Park that will help with the stop and problems drainage the many delays and postpone ment of games each year due to flooding. the major construction of the area have been basically sup the children’s playground in the the children’s the rinkopen space between Field, and the Little League the seawallespecially during repairs. themajor problem accessing remain openpools, which will for the duration of the project. is still working with residents, organizations, schools other and the North End Athletic of the softball field, Puopoloof the softball and soccer field Park, the Little League Field. Langone the bocce sures will include court, courts, the basketball turkeys and gift cards for the holidays,” NSC noted. “He continues to support monthly senior events at the Center.” community clean and safe,” community clean and safe,” according to NSC. Michlewitz advocates for the neighborhood through dona tions of buses for field trips, O ------, 2018 (from pg. 1)

ichlewitz Once the project starts there Construction will begin this Worrying what will become what Worrying While it’s great to see thesee to great it’s While In addition, in order to to in order addition, In This suggestion would would This suggestion They have reportedly havereportedly have They A group of North End res A group of North “He has personally assist A North End resident, Rep.

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Rink to the edge of the walk way leading to the pools. 2020. Work will be done from 2020. Work the abutting Steriti Skating be completed in the Spring of Spring 2019 and reportedly Spring 2019 and reportedly Department as committed bycommitted as Department Mayor Martin J. Walsh. the City of Boston Recreation Commercial Street will under renovation by go a massive exception of the two pools along BEGIN NORTH END PARKS LET THE CONSTRUCTION AT

center built from the ground up. the expense of having a new cated is a genuine concern and should be addressed but not at of the current Center if it’s relo of the current Center if it’s Center, might not be feasible. might Center, spreading out to three sites sites to three out spreading and a closure of the Nazzaro community attempting to community attempting to come up with relocation ideas, activities, including the senior center. year or more with no place to relocate existing programs and will have to be a closure of oneof closure a be to have will rehab the Nazzaro Center, there rehab the Nazzaro Center, three locations when the pool is taken into consideration. require the Center staff to cover placed on the new site. to build a second site for a newa for site second a build to gym, pool and other activities the current programming andthe current programming natures supporting the rehabthe supporting natures with allof the current Center gathered more than 1.000 sig gathered more than tion relating to the Nazzarotion relating to relocation. Community Center idents are circulating a peti idents are circulating SITES NOT FEASIBLE CENTER INTO THREE INTO THREE CENTER DIVIDING THE DIVIDING

NOVEMBER 29 NOVEMBER M ed neighbors with keeping the the neighborhood. by seniors and other residents for his outstanding services to Michlewitz is well recognized State Legislature in 2009. tive aide to Speaker Sal DiMasi and since his election to the 2018 NOVEMBER 29, NOVEMBER drinks. City Councilor Lydia Edwards was also Edwards was Councilor Lydia drinks. City about neighborhood talk to residents on hand to issues. 4 REGIONAL REVIEW REGIONAL The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Residents’ End / Waterfront The North Association (NEWRA) hosted a Fall Party on a Fall Party (NEWRA) hosted Association NEWRA membersthe Pilot House. 8, at Nov. enjoying food and mingled while and friends Ceremonial stops were made at the Iraq/ Boston’s North End on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Nov. Day, North End on Veterans Boston’s theChurch, North Old at memorial Afghanistan ata Mass Prado and during on the VFW plaque St. Stephen's Church. NORTH END VETERANS DAY PARADE DAY VETERANS END NORTH RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION HOSTS NEIGHBORHOOD FALL PARTY FALL NEIGHBORHOOD HOSTS ASSOCIATION RESIDENTS Photos by Michele Morgan The North End Veterans of Foreign Wars of Foreign Wars The North End Veterans PAGE 4 PAGE (VFW) Post 144 held its annual parade in

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The North End Friends of We are also collecting brand We All items may be dropped off Athletic Association (NEAA) Athletic Association (NEAA) greeted Santa many families and participated in the parade, which also featured many recog nizable characters. al tradition. cider and treats baked frombaked treats and cider Visit period recipes all day. por Revere, Rachel with trayed by History At Play’s Judith Kalaora, from 11:00- 3:00 throughout the site. Craftspeople working in tra ditional methods will demon- strate and sell wares from 12:00-4:00 in our Education Hale R.P. Center. and Visitor will play 18 on the harpsichord and ham- mered dulcimer from 12:00- 4:00 in the Pierce/Hichborn House. office, 155 Endicott Street. you cannot get to a store, you can drop off a cash donation to Olivia and we will purchase the items for you. in you thank House Francis St. advance for your generosity. new men’s and women’s white and women’s new men’s basketball socks. at the Greenway Realty Group

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The North End Friends of St. of Friends End North The and are collecting men’s We during the weekend event. R.P. Hale sits at the ready in front of a Harpsichord. Hale will be Hale sits at the ready in front of a Harpsichord. Hale R.P. playing 18 onists consider Thanksgiving “the one day above all oth ers”? Which Bostonians kept Christmas and which did not? What types of gifts were exchanged at New Years? - help while answers the Learn ing us celebrate the holiday season in the style of colonial Bostonians with 18 music, culinary delights, and crafts. Sunday, Dec.1 and Saturday, Dec. 2 from; 9:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. Traditions of the season Traditions House at the Paul Revere Revere House Free with Admission to the Winter hat and glove drive for the homeless hat and glove drive for the Winter NEAA Christmas Parade makes its way through the North End End Christmas Parade featuring the arrival of Santa Claus at Puopolo Park draws hundreds of people to the popular season Francis House will be having our having be will House Francis Hat and Glove annual Winter homeless. the for collection Drive has started and will run 10. December through Monday, hats Winter new brand women’s and gloves, no used items will be accepted.

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fifth floor. Also, to come play a fifth floor. fifth floorsmall addition to the roof deckand install a new of the topfor the exclusive use unit. to get six units at 40-42 Fleetto get six units at structureStreet, install a new retainingfloor framing, new new finisheswall system, and of six units and common area was approved. Martin J. Walsh said. Martin J. Walsh it is recommended that attend ees RSVP online via eventbrite if they are planning to attend Snow at of the is no reservation Circle, required for this concert, seat to attend the seasonal fami- “This isly-friendly celebration. a great time for us to come our celebrate and together neighbors, our city and our communities,” the Mayor said. of America Massachusetts President noted, “The bank is proud to continue our support Enchanted of Mayor Walsh’s a long-standing Tour, Trolley tradition that brings joy and excitement to neighborhoods and families across Boston.” at ticipating as a sponsor of this event or to purchase a pro gram ad, please contact Sherri ing will be reserved for you! ton.org. If you are a member al information, please contact [email protected]. ciation with the Taste of the ciation with the Taste North End, the Nazzaro Center, andDrugs North End Against Office of Arts, the Mayor’s and Special Events. Tourism theheld on be will parade the December 16 following Sunday, same time, same place.

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the applicants.” Scire to change the legal occu Scire to change the at 33 Northmake minor repairs approved. Margin Street was pancy at 64-66 Salem Streetpancy at 64-66 with liquorfrom retail to retail store was deferred. ing first floor entryway and to increase living space of the fourth-floor unit into existing spirit to children in the Northin the to children spirit End. Marvosh, DePuy, Choi, this holiday season by visit Wakim, conducted by music director Alexandra Dietrich, will per America the holiday event event holiday the America Claus,Santa by a visit includes holiday performances, tree lighting and more according to Office of Tourism, the Mayor’s Sports and Entertainment, which is committed to provid ing fun and free public events for Bostonians and visitors to the City. ing neighborhoods through out Boston with our trolley tour and tree lighting,” Mayor form a special prelude to the the concert. The youth choir includes singers from the St Choir, Honor’s School John The Eliot K-8 School Choir, Winter and the NEMPAC Concert Choir. by Lucia Ristorante and the Frattaroli Family in Loving Frattaroli. Memory of Mark F. families turn out for this specialthis for out turn families holiday event each year to meet Santa and many other charac ters that will be a part of the parade, which everyone partic- ipates in. Claus by helicopter on Sunday, Claus by helicopter on Sunday, December 9.

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Services Liaison Maria Lanza. Services Liaison Maria was deferred at the request of 13 according to Neighborhood were approved and the other Appeal on Tuesday, November Appeal on Tuesday, of Boston Zoning Board of Board of of Boston Zoning were discussed at the City City the at discussed were the North End developments

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Annual NEMPAC Messiah Concert on Dec. 12 Annual NEMPAC Youth Choir, and Professional Choir, Youth One City Choir, NEMPAC NEMPAC One City Choir, Boston Landmarks Orchestra, Wilkins and will feature the Wilkins by music director Christopher open the the public. Soloists including North End, and is free and Church at 320 Hanover Street, be held at the St. Leonard’s be held at the St. Leonard’s at 7:00 p.m. The concert willconcert The p.m. 7:00 at on Wednesday, December 12 on Wednesday, their Annual Messiah Concert Landmarks Orchestra present (NEMPAC) and the Boston the Boston and (NEMPAC) Performing Arts Center Performing Arts Center events while bringing holidayevents Tour will continue the festive Tour Hanover Streets. Enchanted Trolley Mayor’s been relocated to Cross and Paul Revere Mall (Prado) has p.m. to major improvements in the Sunday, December 2 at 2:30 December Sunday, take place in the North End on Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley will Enchanted Trolley Mayor’s lighting trees and a visit by the

Tree Lighting coming to North End Lighting coming to Tree Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley Tour and Tour Enchanted Trolley Mayor’s p.m. with the arrival of Santaof arrival the with p.m. starting at Puopolo Park at 1 the streets of the neighborhoodthe streets of End Christmas Parade through duct its annual 2018 North duct its annual 2018 North Association (NEAA) will con- The question of mattresses of question The NOVEMBER 29, 2018 NOVEMBER PHOTOS WITH SANTA PHOTOS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6TH, 3:30 PM–5:30 PM 3:30 PM–5:30 6TH, DECEMBER THURSDAY, Hill House! Hill evening of the Beacon Hill Holiday Stroll Holiday Hill the Beacon of evening - - - - HILLHOUSEBOSTON.ORG 127 MOUNT VERNON STREET BOSTON VERNON STREET 127 MOUNT HILLHOUSEBOSTON.ORG 617-630-2300

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- 7 REGIONAL REVIEW REGIONAL All served had a hearty mealhearty a had served All donations. Regina Cleri for the Regina Cleri for donations. in a row organizedfifth year cen to stock the a food drive food pantry shelves, as did ter’s Sidell ofStrada 234. Robin held a com- North Street Grille restaurantmunity night at her check toand gave a generous Thanks topurchase turkeys. many more,all mentioned and to the center’s no one who came a bountifuldoors went without feast for Thanksgiving. at the luncheon with turkeys and food to take home to enjoy in the following days. It is the goal to give each NE/WE NSC’s senior or family in need a gift and thanks to its card or turkey, benevolent support, the center can. - - PRESCHOOL: 617-523-7577 OCTOBER 22 OCTOBER 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. 6:00 - 7:30 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. ONE PARK STREET STREET ONE PARK NOVEMBER 30 NOVEMBER 67 BRIMMER STREET 67 Open House TODDLER–GRADE 6 TODDLER–GRADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: ELEMENTARY PARKSTREETSCHOOL.ORG State Senator Joe Boncore andState Senator Additionally, the center the center Additionally, Andres Molina ABCD NE WE NSC Advisory Board Chair Maria Stella Gulla. City Councilor Lydia Edwards Lydia City Councilor leg- their with rounds the made their con islative aides to wish stituents a happy Thanksgiving,stituents a happy much-need and to donate some purchasethe for cards gift ed holidayof turkeys and other AaronRepresentative staples. to be outMichlewitz, having Aideof town, sent Legislative with gift cards Patrick Lyons and to visit with seniors. gratefully acknowledges Greg and Caryn Antonelli of GTA Landscaping; Steven Colarusso Cucina Italiana in of Antonio’s End; Al and Maryann the West Giorgio of La Famiglia Giorgio’s; and Mary Guarino and the team at Church on the Hill for turkey ------The question of mattresses of question The SENIORS ENJOY ABCD NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE CENTER THANKSGIVING LUNCH THANKSGIVING CENTER SERVICE ABCD NEIGHBORHOOD ENJOY SENIORS By Johannah Malone By Johannah

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lively chatter. lively chatter. ter against the backdrop of Sweet?” filled the drop-in cen- dulcet tones of “Ain’t She She tones of “Ain’t dulcet usual on trumpet, and the the and trumpet, on usual Member Victor Brogna, as Brogna, as Member Victor NE/WE NSC Advisory Board year. In attendance also were year. gry crowd as he does every helped with serving the hun- Board Chair Andres Molina of room for pumpkin pie. more. There was still plentymore. There was ing, potatoes, corn, salad, anding, potatoes, corn, a hearty meal of turkey, stuff a hearty meal of turkey, End neighborhoods enjoyingEnd neighborhoods both the North End and West and West both the North End with nearly 70 seniors fromwith nearly 70 seniors The turnout was impressive,The turnout was luncheon on Friday, Nov. 16. Nov. luncheon on Friday, held its annual Thanksgiving Service Center (NE/WE NSC)Service Center (NE/WE West End Neighborhood End Neighborhood West greets constituents. City Councilor Lydia Edwards City Councilor Lydia - - - -

Fully Insured Quality Work Free Free Estimates Interior/Exterior Reasonable Rates PAINTING 781-241-2454 NOVEMBER 29, 2018 NOVEMBER Commercial/Residential * Historical Commission Commission * Historical from Letters of support Senator Joseph Boncore Aaron Representative City Councilor Lydia Michael Councilor City Anissa Councilor City North End/Waterfront Community Nazzaro North End Athletic North End/Waterfront North End Against Drugs North End Music & Society St. Mark’s North End Waterfront Regional Review The final phase of the [email protected] JOHN J. RECCA Community Development Development Community staff staff organiza many community andtions, abutters, residents been have officials public growing extraordinary and oflist partial A day. each supporters includes: Michlewitz Edwards Flaherty Esaibi-George Neighborhood Council Center Association Community Health Center Performing Arts Center Residents Association Article 80 development pro- cess will be a Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) hearing at City Hall scheduled for Dec. 11. Once the project receives a vote from the ZBA, Ausonia will grant a 99-year build Bostonto East ing/land lease Community Development Corporation and Affirmative Investments. After the devel opment team receives final aselects plan approvals and the Knights and contractor, development team will update the community about the time table and construction sched ule. Government officials who officials who Government Housing * Sheila Dillon, “Buddy” * William Executive * Henry Vitale, * Maria Lanza, Mayor’s * Christine O’Keefe, DND DND * Kelly Shay, * John Campbell, Project Davis, Housing Policy * Tim * Michael Cannizzo, Housing and Mass. * have played a significant role a significant have played include: Chief/Director of Neighborhood Development and Housing (DND) Commissioner, Christopher, Services Inspectional Department and staff and Boston Water Director, and staff Sewer Commission Office Boston Planning & Manager, Development Agency (BPDA) BPDA Manager, Architect, BPDA - - - - Call 781-485-0588 ADVERTISE IN THE ADVERTISE REGIONAL REVIEW 8 No proposal, regardless of No proposal, regardless REGIONAL REVIEW REGIONAL able and guaranteed to remainable and affordable. and need inits good intentions happens with- the community, Grandout lots of assistance. said, “theKnight John Pagliuca wants toKnights of Columbus express ouracknowledge and to every sincere appreciation us thusone who has helped proposalfar”. From the initial Knights have discussions, the worked with and been encour aged by Mayor Martin Walsh and his administration and our local officials: Senator Joseph Boncore, Representative Aaron Michlewitz and City Councilor Edwards. The local news- Lydia papers and internet sites have disseminated information about the project to accurately edu cate the neighborhood about the development. which will be 100% afford which will - - - - rograms P Preschool Films - Fridays Preschool Films - Fridays Lego Free Build - Wednesday, Mondays – Storytime Book Club – Wednesday, Teen Kids Craft - Thursday Holiday Rugrats and Cookie Cool Runnings (film) – Snowflake Creation - Eve Celebration Noon Year’s – Homework Help Scrabble, chess, Pictionary, chess, Pictionary, Scrabble, ClubDiscussion Book Adult book is Aldous December’s phase of the City’s Article 80 Article City’s the of phase process culminat development ed at the November meeting meeting November the at ed End Waterfront of the North where Residents Association - the project was enthusiastical a singlely supported without Months vote in opposition. the development pro earlier, great vote ofposal received a North End/ support from the Neighborhood Waterfront PlanningBoston The Council. hasAgency Development and already voted to approve the housing complex as well as funds housing linkage using NorthProperties’ Boston from Station development to sub hous affordable the sidize Department of ing. The City’s Neighborhood Development will also provide housing funds and Mass. Housing and will Development Community subsi- to credits tax state issue dize the 23 elderly apartments, December 7, 14, 21, 28 -10:00 a.m. December 5 at 3:30 p.m. December 10, 17 at 10:30 a.m. December 12 at 6:30 p.m. December 13 at 10:30-11:15 a.m. Wednesday – Decorating December 19 at 3:30-5:30 p.m. December 26 at Wednesday 5:30 p.m. Thursday December 27 at 2:00 p.m. - Monday December 31 at 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Wednesdays CHILDREN’S EVENTS December 11 – 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 11 – 4:00 – December Bananagrams, cards anyone? Boost your brain and meet new friends with our variety of board games. All ages welcome. Meets atrium. in the library’s – December 19 – Wednesday, 6:30- 7:30 p.m. “Brave New World.” Huxley’s Copies of the book are available to check out at the library’s front desk.

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As the project has moved for moved has project the As Ausonia Council No. 1513,Ausonia The community outreach Games People Play – Tuesday, Games People Play – Tuesday, Calling all crafty grownups: Friday Dec 14 1 p.m. 1 Dec 14 Friday Crafts in the Courtyard (for Call 617.227.8135 to reserveto 617.227.8135 Call Come and play the American- Great food, festive live music, Friday Films Friday Dec 7 1 p.m. Computer One-on-One Mah Jongg Club – Thursdays Friends of the Library PAGE 8 PAGE

Knights of Columbus, are veryKnights of Columbus, tremendous thankful for the their for support community 23 affordableefforts to develop councilnew apartments, elderly roomquarters and a community in the(available to everyone their buildingneighborhood) at Street. at 41 North Margin Overwhelming community support for K of C Affordable Elderly Housing Elderly C Affordable K of for support community Overwhelming team, ward, the development comprised of the East Boston Community Development Corporation (EBCDC) and Affirmative Investments Inc., along with the Knights have meet- numerous in participated groups, community with ings neighbors and government agencies to make this much forhousing affordable needed our senior residents become a reality. join us to make adorable, fes tive, mini pinecone elves! Call to register at 617-227-8135. adults) – Thursday, December adults) – Thursday, 6 – 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Thin Man a 30-minute spot for personal style variant of this tile-based game that originated in China and and requires skill, strategy, calculation. Beginners are wel wel- ages All fun! and raffles, come. EVENTS FOR ADULTS Assistance for Adults by – Wednesdays Appointment 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. at 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Holiday Open House – Saturday December 1 – 11:00 am – 1:00 pm White Christmas ized assistance with PC comput- ing, laptops, iPads, tablets, the BPL catalog, and online resourc useto available are Laptops es. or you can bring your own. come. No sign up is required.

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consultation December events at the Nazzaro Center Cutillo Park cleanup volunteers. Center, 30 North Bennet Street Center, is gearing up for a very busy December schedule that includes several holiday events, a movie, a recital and a drama show, according to new Director Steven Siciliano who is officially on the job. call 617-635-5166. Councilor Lydia Edwards joined Councilor Lydia lastcleanup Park the Cutillo at in November Saturday morning,

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MassDOT updates North MassDOT updates ed. closed and signs have been post- been have signs and closed the western sidewalk has been duration of the project. Already one way or another through the Charlestown will be impacted in fic between the North End and several design bus network, providing passage for a critical link in the MBTA bus a critical link in the MBTA pedestrian usage, the bridge is tually switch directions. lane in the other and will even- will and other the in lane lanes in one direction and one roadway system will be two lessen traffic woes. of the current bridge to help a temporary bridge alongside significant construction opera 2019, MassDOT will begin 2019, MassDOT will begin began and, in the spring ofspring in the began and, bridge projects. completed by 2023. that will also be affected by the tions, which are expected to be bers of the business community interested people but no mem- was full of residents. Other the general public. The hall while seeking comments from impacts, traffic management impacts, traffic management (MassDOT) project team pre on construction activities, Department of Transportation Department of Transportation information updated sented

Community Center. on Nov. 27 at the Nazzaro on Nov. Replacement Project was held Washington Street Bridge Street Bridge Washington meeting regarding the North NOVEMBER 29, 2018 NOVEMBER ing, face painting, refreshments ture holiday music and carol- ture holiday music Commercial Street. at the Steriti Skating Rink onat the Steriti Skating December 1 from 4 to 8 p.m.December 1 from Day Committee on Saturday, Saturday, Day Committee on Drive hosted by the ColumbusDrive hosted by the the annual Santa Skate Toy Skate Toy the annual Santa End elves will participate in participate will elves End

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Merry Christmas Merry St. Agrippina DiMineo Benefit Society Agrippina DiMineo St. Christmas Program for Christmas North End Children Only North End Tis The Season! Ho! Ho! Ho! Ho! Season! The Tis SANTA CLAUS IS COMING WITH GIFTS FOR IS COMING CLAUS SANTA at St. Agrippina’s Chapel at 459 Hanover Street Hanover Chapel at 459 Agrippina’s at St. on Sunday, December 9th from 12:00 to 2:00 pm 12:00 December 9th from on Sunday, and December 3rd. To confirm you must supply your child’s name, age, name, age, child’s must supply your you confirm To and December 3rd.

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Take a family photo with Santa a family Take calldetails For craft. fun a and 617- 541-LION. SANTA SKATE TOY DRIVE will hold its annual Santa Skate December Drive on Saturday, Toy 1 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Steriti Skating Rink. TRIP TO THOMPSON ISLAND to Thompson Island will be held January 1 at 12 noon on Tuesday, of Boston Harborby the Friends Islands, Inc. For details call 781- 740-4290. Saturday, December 8 from 1 tofrom 1 December 8 Saturday, Zoo.Park Franklin the at p.m. 3 SCENE ON THE GREENWAY THE ON SCENE The Coca Cola Holiday The Coca Cola Holiday Paul Revere House, North North Paul Revere House, North End Music and

As we head into November, the #GreenwayCarousel will be spinning As we head into November, drop, the seasonal mum As the days get shorter and the temperatures (NEMPAC) will present the the present will (NEMPAC) fourth annual Messiah Concert December 12 at 7 on Wednesday, Church, p.m. at Saint Leonard’s 320 Hanover Street. For details email [email protected]. ZOO HOLIDAY CARAVAN Caravan will take place on TRADITIONS AT REVERE HOUSE traditions will present Square of the seasons on Saturday, December 1 and Sunday, December 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Free with admission to the Revere House. For details visit www.paulreverehouse.org. NEMPAC PRESENTS MESSIAH CONCERT Center Arts Performing  from 11a-6p. Stop by for Fridays & Saturdays from 11a-7p and Sundays creature and be sure to a ride on your favorite New England carousel Book, now available for sale check out the signature Carousel Coloring online.  some brightness to the park. plantings along The Greenway are bringing - - - 11 The North End Christmas The North End Christmas Friends of the North End End North the of Friends The party will be held at the The Nazzaro Community The 2018 North End The trolley tour and tree light Saint Agrippina DiMineo The 12th annual North End Due to major improvements

REGIONAL REVIEW REGIONAL Puopolo Park. NORTH END CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON Luncheon to benefit North End families and elderly will be held December 13 at on Thursday, Ristorante 12 noon at Filippo’s Ballroom, 263 Causeway Street. For tickets call 617-643-8105. HOUSE Holiday OpenLibrary will hold a House in appreciation to North End neighbors. December 1 Library on Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free party will include food, a raffle and good conversation. NAZZARO CENTER CHRISTMAS PARTY Christmasits hold will Center Party from members on December 19 from Wednesday, 3 to 6 p.m.. For details call 617- 635-5166. NORTH END CHRISTMAS PARADE Christmas Parade hosted by the North End Athletic Association (NEAA) will be held on Sunday, December 9 beginning at 1 p.m. with the arrival of Santa Claus at moved to Cross and Hanovermoved to Cross End. Streets in the North Sunday, on place will take ing December 2 at 2:30 p.m. CHRISTMAS PROGRAM FOR NORTH END CHILDREN Society will hold its 24th annu al Christmas Program for North End children (only), on Sunday, 3 p.m.12 to 9 from December at its Chapel on 459 Hanover Street. For details call 617-363- 2678. NORTH END HOLIDAY SHOP + STROLL Holiday Shop and Stroll will be 30 November Friday, on held from 5 to 10 p.m.. 15 local busi nesses are participating. N.E. LIBRARY OPEN Labor will be the guest speakerLabor will North Speaker seriesat the Old 6, from 6-8 Dec. on Thursday, p.m. TROLLEY ENCHANTED TOUR AND TREE LIGHTING Paul Reveretaking place at the Mayor’s Mall (Prado) the 2018 has been Tour Enchanted Trolley ------COMMUNITY NEWS COMMUNITY The next North End Public The North End/West End End End/West The North The Regional Review would John Shattuck, former US Friends of Christopher Friends of Christopher V. Cirace and Son, Inc., 173 Cirace and Son, V.

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iting the award-winning shop. For details call 617-227-3193. North Street, North End offers tasting on complimentary Wine Fridays from 5-7 p.m. All are welcome to participate by vis SPEAKER Assistant Secretary of State for Human Rights and Democracy, lic meeting on Monday, January lic meeting on Monday, 14 at 7 p.m. at the Nazzaro Community Center. NEWRA MONTHLY MEETING Residents’ Association (NEWRA) next public meetingwill hold its January 10 at 7 on Thursday, CommunityNazzaro the at p.m. Center. OLD NORTH GUEST MEETING Safety meeting with District A1 Boston Police will be held at the 30 Nazzaro Community Center, North Bennet Street on Thursday, January 3 at 6 p.m. NEWNC MONTHLY MEETING Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) will hold its next pub paper can call responding withresponding call can paper questions. NSC CHRISTMAS PARTY Center Service Neighborhood (NSC) will hold its Christmas Holiday Party on Friday, December 14 at 12:30 p.m. For details call 617-523-8125. at Performance by NEMPAC 3:30 p.m. PUBLIC SAFETY REVIEW SEEKS NORTH END NEWS like to hear from residents and the business community regard ing North End news. Send let ters, stories and photos to deb@ thebostonsun.com or editor@ reverjournal.com. Please include a phone number so the news bring in the new year (2019)bring in the new display on with a firework December 31, with Tuesday, at mid two barges of firework Harbor. night on the Boston COMPLIMENTARY WINE TASTING call 617-227-2270 or visit visit or 617-227-2270 call www.nempacboston.org. FIREWORKS DISPLAY willColumbus Park (FOCCP) - - - - - , 2018

To learn more about First To North End Music and and Music End North Jan. 3, donations will go to Feb. 7, donations will go Dec. 6, donations will godonations will 6, Dec. The owners will donate 30%will donate owners The North Street Grille, North Street Grille, The North End Public Safety Items are being collected collected Items are being RUFF has coordinat RUFF

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NOVEMBER 29 NOVEMBER Steps and Family Music Makers of age. Music Makers, for children Music Makers, for children ages six months to three years grams, First Steps and Family Performing Arts Center Performing Arts Center is offering two pro (NEMPAC) PROGRAMS TWO CHILDREN’S NEMPAC OFFERS to NEAD for its Annual Drug Day. Awareness NEAD for the annual scholar ship fund. supermarket gift cards for the holiday season. to ABCD for the purchase of hood organizations. of the proceeds to neighbor first Thursday of each month from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.. “Neighborhood Night” on the 229 North Street will host 229 North Street will host COMMUNITY NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHT TO BENEFIT GRILLE NORTH STREET 13, at 7 p.m. at the Nazzaro Community Center. ly meeting on Thursday, Dec. ly meeting on Thursday, Residents’ Association Residents’ Association month its will hold (NEWRA) NEWRA MONTHLY MEETING Community Center. meeting on Monday, December meeting on Monday, 10, at 7 p.m. at the Nazzaro (NEWNC) will hold its monthlyits will hold (NEWNC) Neighborhood Council Council Neighborhood MEETING NEWNC MONTHLY Nazzaro Community Center at 6 p.m. monthly meeting will be held Dec. 6, at the on Thursday, MEETING Dog Group. PUBLIC SAFETY items visit RUFF North Enditems visit RUFF at PolkaDogBakery, 57 Salem at PolkaDogBakery, of acceptableStreet. For a list during the month of Novemberduring the month 2018. ed Giving Month to supportto Giving Month ed (BAC)Boston Animal Control RUFF GIVING MONTH RUFF GIVING 18 20 , NOVEMBER 29 NOVEMBER 12 REGIONAL REVIEW REGIONAL PAGE 12 PAGE

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