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By Phil Orlandella

Mary Goiosa of Fulton Street has been named the recipient of the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) Good Neighbor Award for her many years of taking good care of the trees on her street.

“Since she moved to Fulton Street two years ago, she is out there every day with her watering cans, early in the morning before she heads to work, making sure the trees have water,” NEWRA member Janet Gilardi said.

Reportedly, a couple of her neighbors saw her watering the trees and decided to emulate her efforts.

By Phil Orlandella

Renovations on North Square in the North End, Boston’s old-est public square, was completed with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Sept. 23.

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh, residents, community advocates, business owners and city offi-cials including Councilor Lydia Edwards participated in the $2.5 million reconstruction ribbon-cut-ting ceremony on a 92-degree fall day.

The reconstruction project began in 2014 with a community

design public meeting process with the priorities resulting from those discussions leading to the final design of the project.

A partnership between the Boston Public Works Department and the Boston Art Commission, the renovated Square includes a new piece of permanent public art entitled “North Square Stories,” by A + J Art + Design which con-ducted three additional neighbor-hood public meetings gathering input and approval for the final design.

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North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) celebrated its fourth annual fall “Soirée on the Prado” warmly surrounded by friends and supporters of the arts during a gorgeous evening. The event took

place on the newly renovated Paul Revere Mall in Boston’s North End, right outside non-profit’s music studio, with live entertain-ment under the canopy of trees and white lights.

“We are truly grateful to and fortunate for the commitment of our neighbors, supporters, families

and friends who join together to help us continue to enrich lives in our local neighborhoods through quality music education and arts programming,” said Sherri Snow, Executive Director at NEMPAC.

The evening featured live music

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North End Music and Performing Arts Center celebrate its 4th annual fall “Soirée on the Prado” on the newly renovated Paul Revere Mall.

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Janet Gilardi (left) presents Mary Goiosa her Good Neighbor Award.

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Giorgio family makes freshness a top priority

By Sue Ellen Woodcock

It’s all about the flour – it’s organic. And the ricotta cheese for ravioli is organic. To top it off, everything is fresh.

Best of all, it’s all fresh at Durum artisan fresh pasta, 427 Eastern Ave., in Lynn, owned by the Giorgio family of Revere, who have also owned La Famiglia Giorgio at 112 Salem St. in the North End for more than 30 years. That’s also over 30 years of mak-ing fresh pasta and bread.

Outgrowing their cooking area in the restaurant for baking and pasta making, the Giorgio family purchased in the facility in Lynn.

“If it’s not organic, it’s not

authentic, and if it’s not authentic, then it’s not Durum artisan fresh pasta,” goes the company saying.

“We are not trying to reinvent the process, we are just making pasta the way it was meant to be made; with natural ingredients so we can offer a naturally good product. We only use 100 percent American-made, certified organ-ic semolina and durum flours in our pasta, which is sourced from North Dakota. All our pastas have a combination of the following three ingredients: organic flour, organic eggs sourced from New Hampshire, and filtered water (fil-tered four times),” said Al Giorgio Sr., adding that his wife Maryann

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“The renovations of North Square showcase our commitment to making upgrades to Boston’s infrastructure, while still preserv-ing the history and culture of our neighborhoods,” the Mayor said.

“By working hand-in-hand with the community and incorpo-rating their ideas into the design, we have built a better, more acces-sible space for residents and visi-tors to gather and enjoy the North

End and these new works of art, designed for all,” Mayor Walsh added.

A budget of $200,000 was allocated by the Public Works Department for the public art project team of A+J Art + Design, made up of Ann Hirsch and Jeremy Angier that developed the initial proposal for North Square Stories.

“This investment highlights the

beauty of the North End and our city’s role as a cradle of democracy and liberty,” Councilor Edwards said. “The renovated North Square is a wonderful reminder that in Boston we welcome people from across the world as well as those differing physical abilities.”

The city also renovated Rachel Revere Park also located adjacent in North Square on the Freedom Trial.

NEW COORS AD GLORIFIES PROBLEM DRINKING

“The official beer of Saturday morning,” is the reprehensible (and that’s the only word that comes to mind) tag line for a new TV ad for Coors Light beer that appeared during the football games this past weekend.

The ad depicts two roommates in their early to mid 20s who are pre-paring breakfast and then sit down on their couch to watch the football games while still clad in their pajamas.

They then break out the Coors Lights while eating breakfast and watching TV.

In our view, this ad represents a new low for a liquor industry that increasingly is targeting a younger and younger audience with messages that essentially equate having a good time with getting drunk.

Right after the Coors ad came one for Budweiser’s Platinum Light beer. We did not know why it was called platinum so we looked it up. It turns out that regular Bud Light has an alcohol content of 4.2 percent, but Bud Platinum has an alcohol content of 6 percent.

Here’s how Bud describes its Platinum product on its web site: “Platinum is back. And the memories are sure to follow. With a sleek new look and the same smooth, slightly sweet finish, it’s time to kick your night off the right way. The Platinum way.”

In other words, “kick your night off” is a euphemism for becoming inebriated faster. And what about this line: “And the memories are sure to follow.” Really? Drunken memories will be something to remember?

But the liquor industry is not the only one to blame. Universities also are now part and parcel of the problem of drawing-in underage drink-ers. As the Wall Street Journal recently reported, a growing number of colleges are striking deals for in-stadium beer sales and sponsorships, in part to combat declining ticket sales.

The opioid crisis rightly has attracted national attention because of the number of overdose deaths attributable to drug abuse. However, the harm to individuals and society in general caused by drugs, legal and illegal, still pales in comparison to the harm caused by alcohol abuse.

It is clear that the big liquor companies, aided and abetted by our universities, are trying to attract young people to their products. Given that the research definitively has shown that drinking before the age of 25 can harm the still-developing brain, and that drinking while in the teen years can increase the risks of alcoholism by five-fold, the time has come for our government to step in and regulate alcohol advertising similar to what occurred in the 1990s when the tide was turned against Big Tobacco, which clearly was targeting a youthful audience with its Joe Camel and other advertising campaigns.

If encouraging “Saturday morning” drinking is considered acceptable in liquor ads, what’s next?

is the brainchild behind the opera-tion, which opened last week. She holds a regular full-time job as business manager at St. Anthony’s Church in Revere during the week and spends her weekend time teaching others how to make the pasta.

Some of the pasta offerings include:

100 percent Organic Semolina Extruded Pasta such cavatelli, rigatoni, gemelli, spaghetti, ziti rigate and more. There are special-ty doughs from tomato, spinach, mushroom, beet, Calabrian chile, squid ink, lemon pepper, basil and more. Don’t go home without organic stuffed and specialty pas-tas such as jumbo organic cheese ravioli, potato gnocchi and lasa-gna sheets.

There is also 100 percent egg pasta such as angel hair, linguini, fettucine, Gran Fusilli, as well as 100 percent organic whole wheat pastas and gluten free pastas.

Durum also offers fresh bread –

organic ciabatta, organic Kalanata olive ciabatta and organic focac-cia.

“There are a whole bunch of great pasta places in the North End and Boston area, but there aren’t many up this way,” said Al Goirgio Sr. “We don’t have the 100 percent organic, fresh pasta places like our grandparents had 75 years ago. This brings it back

to the way it used to be.”Durum also offers prepared

foods made daily such as chick-en parmesan, eggplant parmesan, lasagna, sausage/onions/peppers, sauces and more.

“When you all believe in some-thing together that’s the best. We all believe in the product,” said Al Giorgio Jr., Son Al Giorgio Sr. who works side-by-side with his father.

Photos by Sue Ellen WoodcockAl Giorgio Sr. and his son Al Jr. show off some of their bread and pasta they make.

By Seth Daniel

Councilor Michelle Wu scored an impressive victory citywide in the Preliminary Election on Tuesday, Sept. 25, over her op-ponents, but Councilor Annis-sa Essaibi George also made a strong move in finishing second ahead of the rest of the field.

The Preliminary Election

featured 15 candidates from the Council At-Large race squaring off to claim the top eight spots. The top eight now move on to fight for five seats in the Nov. 5 City Election.

There was no district seat race this time around, as Councilor Ed Flynn has no opponent.

Citywide, the vote totals were as follows:

•Michelle Wu – 26,622

•Annissa Essaibi George – 18,993

•Michael Flaherty – 18,776•Alejandra St. Guillen - 11,910•Julia Mejia – 10,799•Althea Garrison – 9,720•Erin Murphy – 9,385•David Halbert – 6,534The campaign will begin in

earnest now through the Nov. 5 City Election.

Wu takes citywide vote, Essaibi George comes in second

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DR. CAIN NAMED DIRECTOR

Doctor Taylor Cain has been appointed as Director of the City of Boston Housing Innovation Lab by Mayor Martin Walsh.

Dr. Cain will lead citywide out-fits to pioneer innovative housing models, systems and accelerate the pace of innovations in the housing sector.

“Dr. Cain has an incredible background that will suit her well in this new role,” Mayor Walsh said.

MAYOR SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER

In an effort to prevent conflict of interest, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh has signed an executive order prohibiting City employees or members of their families from participating in a marijuana busi-ness that is currently seeking or intends to seek an approval from the City or its agencies.

The City of Boston also now

mandates cannabis applicants complete a Beneficial Interest Form so that an applicant’s busi-ness, personal and capital interests are disclosed. With this completed form, the application is signed under the pains and penalties of perjury so if a candidate or com-pany provides false or misleading information, it could lead to a license revocation.

CHANGES TO TOBACCO AND NICOTINE REGULATIONS

Vaping and tobacco use among youth in Boston is targeted for proposed regulations aimed at addressing what has reportedly become a problem that warrants some kind of regulatory stability.

The proposal, by Boston Public Health Commission, would only allow the sale of mist and metha-nol nicotine and tobacco products to be sold in a verified adult-only tobacco retailer.

Mayor Martin Walsh said, “Now is the time to act.”

BIRTH, DEATH AND MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES ONLINE

Marriage certificates are now available online, completing the Registry Department’s online ser-vices.

Death and birth certificates were previously launched online by the City’s Department of Innovation and Technology in

2018 and 2019. This process is an alternative to

obtaining the documents at City Hall as records are now online at www.boston.gov/registry.

CITY LAUNCHES AGE STRONG AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

The first Age Strong Commission public awareness campaign has been launched aimed at revealing implicit biases around aging and dispelled ste-reotypes about older adults to promote more positive messaging around aging.

The campaign comes after the City’s Age Strong Commission updated its name and brand and refined its mission and values reflecting a growing trend and national movement towards a more inclusive aging language and actions.

“We want to evolve the con-versation around aging and make sure that the images and stories we share help expand what it means to age in our city,” Mayor Martin Walsh said.

EIGHTY NEW COMMUTER RAILS BI-LEVEL COACHES ON THE WAY

A $278.5 million contract has been awarded to Hyundai-Rotem by the MBTA Fiscal and Management Control Board

NORTH SQUARE RENOVATIONS/DESIGN COMPLETED

Since 2014 the planning of renovations of North Square, Boston’s first public square has been discussed and in the planning stages with the neighborhood.

The recently completed project including design was the prod-uct of solid cooperation between city departments, and designated design team and community resi-dents.

Elected officials played their usual role in making this project a reality.

MORE TIME TO DISCUSS PROPOSALS A GOOD IDEA

Informing residents, especially abutters, of proposals for devel-opment, rebuilding or addition to structures in the North End

and adequate time was a solid bi-lar amendment by North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA).

Having information as early as possible presents a much-needed opportunity for everyone involved to have the facts available before plans go forward.

NEWRA’s adopted policy amendment will make things a lit-tle easier for those affected to have ample time to work with potential developers.

Information is Golden!

GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARD A GOOD GESTURE

Every so often, the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) recognizes a resident (S) who takes the time to help keep the neighborhood clean through volunteer efforts.

These people are presented the

organization’s “Good Neighbor Award” for taking the time to care about the neighborhood they reside in on an ongoing basis.

NEWRA should continue to recognize residents that truly care about the North End.

ROMANO’S ACTIONS SPEAK VOLUMES

John Romano seems to have more energy than a nuclear power plant. Maybe more.

His community volunteer work is second to none and he has never forgotten his North End roots.

He is actively involved with so many community agencies in one way or another.

How John finds the time to accomplish all these things is amazing and unbelievable, to say the least.

Romano’s actions speak vol-umes.

SICILIANO SIMPLY MAKES THINGS HAPPEN

Many people have praised Steven Siciliano, the top guy at the BCYF Nazzaro Community Center for making things work smoothly and efficiently at the facility on all levels.

In less than a year, the North End resident (Siciliano) has taken the bull by the horns and created a stable and productive venue for local residents.

He has also successfully man-aged the Mirabella Pool that has had a banner year.

Steven has a positive outlook for the Center and for the neigh-borhood.

VOLUNTEER SKILLS NEEDED FOR LOCAL SENIORS’ PROGRAM

Volunteering to use your skills

with senior citizens a few hours a week is a great opportunity to give back something to the neighbor-hood and is also rewarding.

The Nazzaro Community Center, 30 North Bennet Street is reaching out to North End/Waterfront residents and others to use their skills to present programs for the Center’s seniors.

This is a most worthy cause and can be fun as well.

SEND COMMUNITY NEWS TO THE REVIEW

Community news and pho-tos are always welcome by the Regional Review for publication in the neighborhood newspaper.

While political endorsements are not accepted, most news will appear in the Review.

Send to regionalreview1946@gmail.com. Looking forward to receiving neighborhood informa-tion.

for the procurement of 80 new Commuter Rail Bi-Level Coaches which will increase capacity by over 14,000 seats daily.

A $4.1 million contract for engineering and program man-agement services for the project was also awarded to WSP USA Inc., in close cooperation with Keville Enterprises, Inc., and V. P. Engineering Inc.

The Notice to Proceed will be issued this October 2019 with the first coach delivered by September 2022 and the last anticipated by June 2024.

In addition, a release for a Request for Proposal (RFP) for up to 100 more coaches is anticipated for November 2020 with the first coach to be delivered in July 2024 and the last in June 2027.

Taylor Cain.

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SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT ARMENIAN HERITAGE PARK

On a beautiful Sunday fall afternoon (Sept. 22) the Armenian Heritage Park on The Greenway held a Sunday Afternoon at the Park for Families and Friends.

The event featured Hye Guys Ensemble, Ron Sahatjian, clarinet and friends.

Geometry: Kids Telling a Story, Jason Behrens, Sun Bear Local.

Face painting with Anna and Elizabeth: For Kids by Kids.

HP Hood provided Hoodsies for all the attendees that enjoyed a Sunday Afternoon at the Park.

NAZZARO CENTER SEEKS VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers that have all kinds of skill levels are needed to share their talents with the Nazzaro Community Center, located at 30 North Bennet Street.

“If you are a caring individual that can share one to two hours a week to keep seniors active, then we’d love to hear from you,” Program Supervisor Laurie D’Elia said.

“Some of the activities the Center would like to introduce to seniors are: Zumba, crafts, drama, singing, knitting, crocheting, book club, poetry, creative writing or any skill or talent you may pos-sess,” D’Elia said.

Anyone interested in volunteer-

ing should contact the Center at 617-635-5166.

OCTOBER SENIOR CENTER SCHEDULE IN PLACE

There is plenty of activities for seniors (55+) at the Nazzaro Community Center this October to have fun and keep active according to Program Supervisor Laurie D’Elia.

The Center has implemented a walking club, yoga, art activities, card games, board games, matinee movies and other events as they become available.

While the October schedule is in place, the Center is working on November activities.

NAZZARO CENTER DAY OF THE GIRL EVENT

The BCYF Nazzaro Center will be hosting another movie night in honor of International Day of Girl for all ages to enjoy.

“International Day of the Girl Child is an international obser-vance day declared by the United Nations; it is also called the Day of Girls and the International Day of the Girl. October 11, 2012, was the first Day of the Girl Child.

The observation supports more opportunity for girls and increas-es awareness of gender inequality faced by girls worldwide based upon their gender.

This inequality includes areas

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Public Meeting

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Teresa Polhemus, Executive Director/Secretary

1 City Hall SquareBoston City Hall, 9th Floor, RM #900Boston, MA 02201

Tuesday, October 8th6:00 - 7:00 PM

Urban Renewal Community Meeting

Project Proponent:Boston Planning and Development Agency

Project Description:The Boston Planning and Development Agency invites the surrounding community to a meeting to discuss updates to the South Station Urban Renewal Plan Area.

mail to: Christopher Breen Boston Planning & Development Agency One City Hall Square, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02201phone: 617.918.4202email: chris.breen@boston.govCanceled

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such as access to education, nutri-tion, legal rights, medical care, and protection from discrimina-tion, violence against women and forced child marriage. The cele-bration of the day also “reflects the successful emergence of girls and young women as a distinct cohort in development policy, programming, campaigning and research.”

Our goal is to have girls and women of all ages join our event to show our girls the support and strength that they have in their own community.

The event takes place on October 4th at the Nazzaro Center Court Yard from 6 -9 p.m. The movie, Hocus Pocus and serving chicken nuggets, french fries, and popcorn for snacks. For details call 617-635-5166 or michelle.deveau@boston.gov.

LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS SPONSOR SCREEMFEST TRIP TO CANOBIE LAKE

BCYF Nazzaro Community Center is teaming up with the North End Athletic Association (NEAA), North End Against Drugs (NEAD) and North Street Grille to have teenagers attend SCREEEMFEST at Canobie Lake on Friday, October 18.

This field trip has limited space, must be a Nazzaro Community

Center member, have a parent per-mission slip filled out, and parents must pick up their child(ren) at 11 p.m. sharp at the Nazzaro Center or a parent needs to give written permission prior to the trip that their child(ren) can walk home on their own.

This field trip is only for teen-agers - ages 13-19 years. The field trip is from 4 - 11 p.m. with admis-sion being $15.

The deadline is October 9, 2019.

Participants and parents must register in person with Michelle Deveau at the Nazzaro Community Center.

If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to our Youth Worker, Michelle via email at Michelle.Deveau@boston.gov.

NAZZARO CENTER BASKETBALL REGISTRATION UNDER WAY

“Boston Center for Youth and Families (BCYF) Nazzaro Community Center Small Fry Basketball League ages 7-17 is back for another exciting sea-son,” according to Centers’ Administrative Coordinator Steven Siciliano.

Sponsored by the North End Athletic Association (NEAA) reg-istration is currently underway for the popular basketball league until October 25. Applications are available at the Center’s front desk.

“This season, there are different days and times from last year for the Junior Varsity and Varsity divi-sion,” Siciliano noted.

Junior Varsity (7-9) starts November 16 and ends February 22. Saturday games, 10:30 and

11:30 a.m.Varsity (10-12) starts November

15 and ends February 21. Friday games 5:30 and 6:30 p.m.

Division 1 (13-17) starts November 14 and ends February 20. Thursday games 5:30 and 6:30 p.m.

A $40 fee made payable to the Nazzaro Center (check or money orders is acceptable) unless your 7-year-old participates in the Instructional League the fee is only $15.

Any questions contact Assistant Athletic Director Manny Montrond at 617-635-5166 or email manuel.montrond@boston.gov.

NAZZARO CENTER CONDUCTS CORI BACKGROUND CHECKS

A CORI background check was recently held at the Nazzaro Community Center for volunteers.

Some of the examples of the CORI background check involved chaperoning an event on a reg-ular basis or a one-time event. Coaching or assisting with the Center’s sports teams or leagues. Volunteering in any capacity that relates to interacting with the Center’s young people.

The CORI background check was held on September 30, and the Center that does not plan to hold another check.

Anyone that miss the back-ground check and still wants to volunteer can visit the BCYF Central Office located at 1483 Tremont Street in Boston.

For more information con-tact Steven Siciliano, the Center’s Administrative Coordinator at 617-635-5166 or stevensiciliano@boston.gov.

By Phil Orlandella

The Great RUFF Bake-Off, a spirited neighborhood activity, will be held at the dog park, which will be close to dogs for this human only community event.

Those interested should email info@ruffboston.org.

The Bake-Off will be held at the park’s Prince Streets entrance on Sunday, October 20 at 1 p.m.

Prizes will be awarded to the Baker’s with the most votes in each category.

By Phil Orlandella

What appears to be an active fun-filled family Fall Festival, put together by the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) will take place this Saturday, October 5, from 12-4 p.m. at the park.

It all begins with a 12 p.m. parade led by a very tall clown

through the park with participants following in his footsteps.

Free and open to the public, the family event has something for everyone to enjoy.

Local residents should mark this event on the calendar and attend the FOCCP coordinated community activity that will be entertaining and enjoyable for the entire family.

FOCCP family Fall Festival set for Oct. 5

The Great RUFF Bake-Off at Dog Park

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By Phil Orlandella

October activities and pro-grams at the North End Library has something to do for everyone’

During the month there will be films, computer assistance, a Mah Jongg Club, an author reading, adult book club, author discussion and many events for children.

EVENTS FOR ADULTSFriday Films: Hollywood UK:

American Studios and Directors, British Actors and Crews with Professor Barry Marshall

Friday October 4 1:00 pm The Third Man

Friday October 11 1:00 pm Dr. No

Friday October 18 1:00 pm Dr. Strangelove

Friday October 25 1:00 pm Lolita

One-on-One Computer Assistance for Adults by Appointment

Call 617.227.8135 to reserve a 30-minute spot for personal-ized assistance with PC comput-ing, laptops, iPads, tablets, the BPL catalog, and online resources. Laptops are available to use or you can bring your own.

Mah Jongg Club – Thursdays - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 pm

Come and play the American-style variant of this tile-based game that originated in China and requires skill, strategy, and calcu-lation. Beginners are welcome. No sign up is required.

Black Coffee with Author Daniel Ford – Wednesday, October 9 – 6:30 – 7:30 pm

Daniel Ford, author of Sid Sanford Lives! reads from his new short story collection Black Coffee (2019). These nine moving, funny, and, at times, terrifying stories

explore how people meander in and out of each other’s lives, why family bonds are the hardest to navigate and break, and how hope lights a path even in the darkest of coffee cups. Dave Pezza, host of the NovelClass podcast, will emcee and the author will take questions from the audience fol-lowing the reading and discussion. Plenty of (free!) Black Coffee swag will be handed out.

Adult Book Discussion Club – Wednesday, October 16 – 6:30-7:30 pm

October’s book is Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Books may be picked up and checked out at the library’s front desk.

Author Daniel Zimmerman Discusses Shots in the Dark: the Saga of Rocco Balliro – Wednesday, October 23 – 6:30-7:30 pm

Author Daniel Zimmerman dis-cusses his true crime book, Shots in the Dark: the Saga of Rocco Balliro (2018) - much of which takes place in Boston’s North End - and explores the deadly shootout that took place in a darkened apartment on the outskirts of Boston on a frigid winter night in 1963. Zimmerman will discuss his prison visits with Balliro, as well as his personal connection to the Balliro family.

CHILDREN’S EVENTSToddler Story Time – Tuesdays

- 10:30-11:00 a.m.Listen to stories, sing songs,

and learn together through move-ment and play. This story time is ideal for little ones who have started walking and moving on their own.

Baby Story Time – Tuesdays - 11:00-11:30 a.m.

Enjoy gentle stories, songs, and

lap bounces ideal for pre-walking babies and caregivers.

After-School Adventures – Tuesdays October 8 thru 29 - 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Drop in after school to explore art, science, or engineering through hands-on activities. Ideal for kids 6-12 years old.

LEGO Club – Wednesdays - 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Drop in after school to build whatever you can imagine with LEGOs and DUPLOs.

BTU Homework Help – Wednesdays - 4:00-6:00 p.m.

The Boston Teachers Union sponsors a Homework Helper program in each of the Boston Public Library branches. The BTU provides a teacher to help a child with his or her homework for free.

Dot & Dash Robots - Monday, October 7 - 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Build your coding skills using the library’s Dash and Dot robots. Ideal for kids 6 years and up.

123 Andrés Concert - Thursday, October 10 - 10:30-11:00 a.m.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, join Latin Grammy-

winning 123 Andrés in a concert for kids and families! Get ready to learn or practice your Spanish and to sing, jump, and dance in this high-energy, interactive show.

Faroles Workshop with La Piñata - Monday, October 21 - 3:30-4:30 p.m. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, join La Piñata in a faroles making workshop. Children will learn the history behind the lanterns that are often used during Día de los-Muertos. Participants will create

their own lantern out of recycled materials and will learn about Latin American history through storytelling and folk music.

Middle School Book Club - Thursday, October 24 - 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Talk about books and join in fun activities with other middle schoolers! Ask at the branch for a copy of the book for October. Titles are aimed at students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.

“A party without cake is just a meeting,” said the inimitable Julia Child. The Friends of the North End Branch Library will be presenting Delvena Theatre Company’s production of ‘Meet Julia Child!’ at the North End Branch Library, 25 Parmenter Street, Boston on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 6 p.m.

Meet Julia Child! is a live perfor-mance featuring Lynne Moulton as Julia Child doing what she did best. The audience will learn more about Julia’s life and have the opportunity to view “Julia” on the recreated set of The French Chef. After the performance, the

cast will have a discussion with the audience regarding Julia Child.

This original educational enter-tainment production will feature both Lynne Moulton and Fran Baron, as actors and promises to be an amusing and fun experience.

The Delvena Theatre Company has been producing live theatre for the last several years at vari-ous venues throughout the New England area. The Company was founded in 1992, and prior to “going on the road” performed at different locations through-out Massachusetts, most often at the Boston Center for the Arts. Delvena was nominated for five

Independent Reviewers of New England awards. Its production of ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’ was on Theatre Mirror’s Best List for acting, directing and pro-duction. Presentations of ‘Anna Weiss’ and ‘Beyond Therapy’ were included on Theatre Mirror’s best play list and ‘Blue Heart’ was placed on Aisle Say’s best list.

This live production is brought to you by the Friends of the North End Branch Library through a generous grant from the City-Wide Friends of the Boston Public Library.

‘Meet Julia Child’ at North End Library Nov. 6

Lynne Moulton as Julia Child in Delvena Theatre Company’s produc-tion of ‘Meet Julia Child!’

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from local New Orleans style musicians Rebecca Jean Smith & Friends, and a special guest performances by NEMPAC stu-dents Dinero Jelley and Meghan Denenberg and NEMPAC faculty Jack Byrne and Dan Raney, and was catered by Prezza, with craft beers provided by Boston Bottle, wine supplied by 90+ Cellars, gela-to and coffee by Caffé Pellicano.

As part of the evening, 56 keys were sold from the 88-key raf-fle with prizes that included an ENCORE Boston Casino Hotel Room, Disney World Passes, Celtics Suite, Boston Lyric Opera Tickets, Dinner at TABLE, Jonas Brothers Concert Tickets, Bruins Autographed Hockey Stick by the Whole Team, Lyric Stage Company Tickets, Tresca Restaurant Dinner,

and Yoga Class and Music Instruction classes! Doug Bowen Flynn, Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors, led the crowd in a live call for donations to support planned programming for this year which was heavily supported by the generous attendees.

All proceeds from the evening will benefit NEMPAC’s mission to provide #MusicForAll as they

expand their music education and performing arts in Boston’s North End, Charlestown and surround-ing neighborhoods.

This annual Soirée was spon-sored by Rafi Properties, 90+ Cellars, Boston Bottle, Prezza, and Caffe Pellicano. Adding political support were State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz and State Sen. Joe Boncore. Helping organize the

event were community volunteer

committee members Emilé Baker-

Hassan, Dave Crocini, Melanie

Crocini, Shannon Fitzgerald,

Rose-Marie Gomez, MaryGaye

Grizwin, Maryann Ligotti,

Jennifer McGivern, and Dianne

Royle.

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“Antonio’s is a treasure for

anyone who happens upon it.”—Boston Globe

288 Cambridge StreetBoston, MA 02114

617-367-3310

Closed on Sundays for private functions

On Sept. 21, the Friends of the North End celebrated its 47th annual reunion.

Some 130 boyhood friends gathered to renew friendships and reminisce about a cherished neigh-borhood.

One attendee summed up the reunion by saying, “This is mag-ical!” There’s nothing more to be said.

A 50/50 Drawing was held with proceeds going to the North End Against Drugs, the North End Athletic Association, the Nazzaro Center and North End Music and Performing Arts Center.

Special thanks to Sam Viscione and Arthur Lauretano for helping to make our reunion such a suc-cess.Victor Passacantilli, Arthur Sonny Lauretano and Sam Viscione.

Victor Passacantilli.

Vito Aluia and Paul LaVecchia selling raffle tickets.

Gus Pesaturo giving invocation.

FRIENDS OF THE NORTH END CELEBRATE 47TH ANNUAL REUNION

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COMMUNITY NEWS

FOCCP FALL FESTIVAL Friends of Christopher

Columbus Park (FOCCP) will hold a Fall Festival at the park on Saturday, October 5 from 12-4 p.m.

BASKETBALL REGISTRATION

Registration for the 2019 season of the Nazzaro Center Small Fry Basketball is underway. Applications are available at the Center. Deadline is October 25. For details call 617-635-5166.

NORTH SQUARE PROJECT

All the construction and Stories Public Artwork have been com-pleted in North Square. A rib-bon-cutting ceremony was held.

SENIOR ART CLASSES Seniors are enjoying art classes

at the North End Neighborhood Center. The daytime classes are taught by Silke Evans.

NEW ELIOT SCHOOL OPEN

The new Eliot School building

on Commercial Street is open for the 2019-2020 school year for students in Grades 5-8.

BROOKLYN MYSTERY AT I AM BOOKS

Andrew Cotto returns to I Am Books, 189 North Street celebrat-ing the translation and publica-tion of Brooklyn Mystery, by Jona Editire on Saturday, October 5 at 6 p.m.

RUFF BAKE-OFF The Great RUFF Bake-Off will

be held on Sunday, October 20 at 1 p.m. for humans only at the dog park, Prince Street Entrance. For details email info@ruffboston.com.

NEAA PRESENTS JOEY VOICES LIVE

North End Athletic Association (NEAA) presents singing come-dian Impressionist Joey Voices Live at the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 North Bennet Street on Tuesday, October 8 at twelve noon. North End seniors are wel-come to attend this entertaining event.

HAYMARKET GARAGE CLOSED FOR REPAIRS

The Haymarket Garage, 136 Blackstone Street, Boston will be closed for several weeks for neces-sary repair work.

The full closure will allow crews to conduct necessary con-struction work and is part of a larger repair project that began in spring 2019.

PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION

Installation on new playground equipment will continue at Paul Revere Park on Wednesdays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

CALL ME GUIDO AT I AM BOOKS

Mike Fiorito’s Call Me Guido, a poignant, sometimes painful, often hilarious collection of sto-ries about growing up Italian in Queens, New York will be held at I Am Books, 189 North Street on Saturday, October 12 at 6 p.m.

HARBOR CRUISES Save the Harbor, Save the Bay

has once again hosted to free end

of the Summer Sunset Cruises to Boston and Spectacle Island where participants enjoyed fish-ing, exploring, hiking and a great view of Boston Harbor.

MEET JULIA CHILD The North End Library

will present Delvena Theatre Company’s production of Meet Julia Child on Wednesday, November 6, at 6 p.m.

TRIP TO CANOBIE LAKE

A trip for teens to Canobie Lake has been planned for October 18 by the Nazzaro Center. For information call Michele Deveau at 617-635-5166.

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF GIRL

Nazzaro Community Center will hold an International Day of Girl on Friday, October 4 in the courtyard from 6-9 p.m. For details call 617-635-5166.

FOCCP MONTHLY MEETING

The next Friends of Christopher

Happy

State Representative AARON

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HAPPY COLUMBUS DAY

from the Nazzaro Community Center

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Happy Columbus Day

Columbus Park (FOCCP) monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 8 at 7 p.m. at the Mariners House.

DOG PARK CANINE VISITORS NEED TO BE REGISTERED

Responsible Urbanites for Fido (RUFF) reminds dog owners that all dogs need to be licensed to visit the dog park in DeFilippo Park.

The City of Boston has made this quick and easy by completing the registration online.

NEWNC MONTHLY MEETING

The next North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 15 at the Nazzaro Community Center at 7 p.m. Change it due to Monday’s holiday.

NEWRA MONTHLY MEETING

North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, October 10 at 7 p.m. at the Nazzaro Community Center.

PUBLIC SAFETY MEETING

The North End Boston Police District A-1 Public Safety monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, October 3 at the Nazzaro Community Center at 6 p.m..

NEWRA ANNUAL PARTY

North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association annual party will be held on Wednesday, October 30, at the Pilot House. To volunteer or contribute email newraboard@gmail.com.

COLUMBUS DAY PARADE

The 2019 Christopher Columbus Day Parade will be held in the North End on Sunday, October 13 starting at City Hall at 1 PM in making its way through Downtown Boston, the Waterfront, Columbus Park and finally through the streets of the North End.

FALL FESTIVAL CELEBRATION

Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) will hold a Fall Festival children’s cele-bration on Saturday, October 5 as

part of Fun in the Park 2019.

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MBTA STATION CLOSURES

For updated information on MBTA planned station closures connect with the T on Twitter@MBTA or visit www.mbta.com/BuildingABetterT.

OLD NORTH CHURCH HAS NEW HOURS

The Old North Church has expanded its hours of operation through October 31, from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. 7 days a week. The church is always open for public worship between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Sundays.

HOMEWORK HELP The North End Library, 25

Parmenter Street will provide homework help for kinder-garten through grade six on Wednesdays from 4-6 p.m.

NSC FREE LUNCH PROGRAMS

Anyone that would like to participate in the North End Neighborhood Service Center’s free lunch program should call 617-523-8125 to reserve a spot for future meals. New clients must sign up to receive mem-bership with ABCD. All lun-cheons will be announced in the timely fashion.

WALKING THE LABYRINTH

A walk of the Labyrinth at the Armenian Heritage Park on The Greenway will take place on Sunday, October 8 at 5 PM.

THE GREENWAY CONSERVANCY CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY

The Greenway Conservancy

will celebrate its 10h anniversary with Green Week, a week of high-lighted events and activities that will take place on Friday, October 4 through Thursday, October 10 on The Greenway.

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By Matt Conti

The second annual feast of San Gennaro, the patron saint of Naples, took place in Boston’s North End on September 13-15, 2019. The feast, a festival to benefit autism hosted by the San Gennaro Foundation, included a celebratory mass on Sunday

at Saint Leonard’s Church fol-lowed by a procession through the streets. Authentic pizza ovens were brought in as restaurants and food vendors served up classic Italian feast food of pizza, sausag-es, meatballs, pasta and cannoli. Each night brought crowds for a lineup of live music and enter-tainment.

SAN GENNARO FEAST RETURNS TO BOSTON’S NORTH ENDPhotos by Matt Conti