NEWH Expands Van Transportation

By Mary Wright, Health Educator, North End Waterfront Health

North End Waterfront Health is expanding the hours of its van transportation service for locals who need help getting around. The vans are now available to transport community members to local appointments from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Previously, the vans were in use from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.)

For scheduled rides for local appointments such as trips to MGH, a nominal fee will be charged. Please call to reserve a spot, as the van has limited capacity. To schedule an appointment or get further information, please call Diana Tanso, Transportation Supervisor, at 617-643-8089. 

Beginning March 1, North End seniors can also use the van for free trips to Market Basket in Chelsea.  No reservation is required for this free service.  Here is the schedule:

Mondays

Villa Michelangelo, 1 Michelangelo Street

Pick up:              12 noon

Drop off:           2 p.m.

Wednesdays

Christopher Columbus/Ausonia. Commercial/Fulton Streets

Pick up:              12 noon

Drop off:           2 p.m.

Fridays

Casa Maria, 130 Endicott Street

Pick up:              12 noon

Drop off:           2 p.m.

North End Waterfront Health is committed to providing services to North End and Waterfront elders, including homemaker services, and home visits.