In an announcement sent to parents of students, the Executive Director of the Eliot School, Traci Walker Griffith, has announced her plan to retire at the end of the current school year in June 2026. Griffith, best known as Principal Traci to thousands of neighborhood friends, students, parents, and alumni has served as Principal of the local K-8 school since 2007 and worked in BPS since 1992.
The Friends of DeFilippo playground will hold their second annual pickleball tournament next Saturaday, September 20th at 9am. The tournament is held in honor of Jerry Moretti. Registration costs $25 per individual.
The criminal case against Cornelius Ivey Williams, charged in connection with a May assault on Margaret Street in the North End, faced further delays this week as the Commonwealth was once again not ready to proceed with a probable cause hearing.
The city is finally addressing the abysmal conditions of the sidewalks and ADA ramps on Charter Street after years of neglect. This is a much needed project and, anecdotally, fully supported by the neighbors. Everyone was very excited to see the surveyors this spring and the construction crews finally break ground last week.
The Library Renovation Committee will hold its first meeting Wednesday, July 16th at 5:30pm at the North End Library - 25 Parmenter Street.
Organizer Rory Harrington shares:
The BPL identified our branch for renovation nearly a decade ago, but unfortunately, we've been passed over for improvements year after year. By forming this committee, I hope we can raise awareness about the urgent need for a renovation and finally secure a modern facility that better serves our community and the many visitors who rely on the library daily.
Full story at Streetsblog Mass.
From the article:
The change comes just weeks before the MBTA rolls out a new bus lane enforcement system, which is expected to improve bus service considerably – at least on the dwindling number of streets where dedicated bus lanes still exist.
North End Waterfront Health (NEW Health) announced the opening of applications for the 2nd annual 2025 Elaine Wilson Scholarship for Community Health Outreach and Service. The scholarship will recognize a resident of Boston’s North End and Charlestown neighborhood who is a matriculating student or applying to an institute of higher learning, who displays a genuine interest in community primary care, public health, and/or community outreach to those who are low income, underserved or facing health inequities.
The city is building a new community center adjacent to the pool to replace the existing Nazzaro Center. The project will also include new community pools - replacing the current Mirabella pools - and a hardscape outdoor water feature to replace the existing kiddie pool.
There will be a community meeting on the project this Thursday, June 26, at 6:30 pm at the Nazzaro.
Following the meeting in March, here are two key issues that we should seek answers to:
Judge Dana Pierce at Boston Municipal Court has formally ruled that Cornelius Ivey Williams is competent to stand trial.
The BCYF Mirabella Pool will open for the season next Tuesday, July 1st. A week late and a dollar short for the current heatwave, but at least it's in sight.
Just like the last few years, you will need to register and sign up for a slot using the Registration Website on weekends. It's not required to reserve a slot during the week, but recommended.
