The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, NEWNC, voted to support four North End restaurant applications currently pending in front of the Boston Licensing Board and/or the Zoning Board of Appeals. This video includes the applicant presentations, public discussion and NEWNC vote. 00:00 on video 78-80 Salem Street, Trattoria Pulcinella: Giovanni Oliva has applied to [...]
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NEWRA Opposes Two of Three Hanover Street Restaurant Requests
Dominating Thursday’s North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association meeting were issues relating to Hanover Street restaurants with two of three new applications being opposed by the group. Members supported Jennifer Pittore’s “Locale” but opposed requests by Nick Varano’s “Strega Cafe” and Frank DePasquale’s “Il Panino Express.” There was a lot said (Ed: some might say [...]
Letter from District A-1 Captain Tom Lee to the Residents of the North End
The following letter is from District A-1 Captain Tom Lee to the residents of the North End in response to the issues raised at the April 5, 2012 North End Public Safety Meeting (See Angry Residents Erupt in Chorus of Complaints About Lack of Police Presence). The letter is also posted on BPDNews.com. Dear North [...]
NEWRA’s ZLC Committee Issues Report on Upcoming Neighborhood Zoning and Licensing Items
The Zoning, Licensing and Construction (ZLC) Committee of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) issued a report of upcoming agenda items. This information is courtesy of the NEWRA ZLC Committee. Questions and comments can be emailed to zlc@newra.org. At the April 24, 2012 ZLC Committee meeting (7pm, Mariner’s House, 11 North Square), the [...]
NEWRA Supports Requests From Trattoria Pulchinella and Thinking Cup
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association gave broad support to two new businesses planning to open in the North End. The group also heard legislative reform proposals regarding the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy and management of the Greenway parks. The membership meeting was held on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at the Nazzaro [...]
“Thinking Cup” Coffee Shop at 236 Hanover St. Receives Supportive Vote from Neighborhood Council
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, NEWNC, unanimously supported the proposed new coffee shop, “Thinking Cup,” at 236 Hanover St., in the location formerly occupied by the “Filthy Rich” jewelry store. The zoning variance request for a change of use was filed by property owner Matteo Gallo. Presenting at the NEWNC meeting on April [...]
Beer with that Sandwich, Now Available at Volle Nolle
Nearly a year after first presenting to the NEWNC and NEWRA neighborhood groups, Volle Nolle was awarded a beer and wine license by the Licensing Board for its sandwich shop at 351 Hanover Street. Much of the delay was due to the lack of alcohol license availability under a State cap. Persistence by Torri Crowell [...]
NEWRA Zoning, Licensing & Construction Committee Issues March 2012 Update
Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee Report March 8, 2012 The ZLC Committee met on Tuesday, February 21, 2012, in the Mariners House, 11 North Square. ZLC Committee meetings will be held in the Mariners House through 2012. Current Applications 139-143 Richmond Street (aka 188 North Street), David Veo, has filed an application with the Boston [...]
North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association Supports Lucca Restaurant Valet Parking Application and New North St. Sandwich Shop
The voting results from the May 8, 2012 membership meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association, NEWRA are shown below. This information is courtesy of NEWRA’s ZLC and executive officers. Lucca Restaurant Valet Parking – 236 Hanover St. Lucca has filed an application with the Boston Transportation Department for a valet parking permit. [...]
Neighborhood Council Tables Lucca Restaurant Valet Application
After an extended discussion on February 13, 2012, the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, NEWNC, tabled the valet parking permit application of Lucca Restaurant, 226 Hanover Street, to the Boston Transportation Department. Lucca currently shares a valet zone with Ristorante Fiore. View the video for details on the issue. The following handout was provided [...]
“My Cousins Place” Receives Unanimous Support from Neighborhood Council for Hanover St. Coffee Shop
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, NEWNC, voted unanimously, 8-0, to approve the application for a coffee shop at 396 Hanover St., formerly occupied by Contrada’s Coffee Shop. The applicants are Daniel D’Elia and Ralph Verrocchi d/b/a ”My Cousins Place,” to the Boston Zoning Board of Appeal to change the allowed use from “store [...]
Flash Report From Residents’ Association Meeting (NEWRA) on February 9, 2012
Requests by Contrada’s on Hanover St., Nick Varano’s Famous Deli on Cross St. and 9 Noyes Pl. all receive supportive votes from NEWRA members. The City’s Environmental Chief also communicates with the neighborhood.
North End is the Heart of Boozeton Per Bostonography Liquor License Maps
If liquor is the lifeblood, then the North End would be the heart of Boston as graphically shown by the map-making geniuses at Bostonography.com. Using liquor license data compiled by the Boston Business Journal, Bostonography’s Tim Wallace created a density heat map of Boston and surrounding areas, entitled Boozeton, Massachusetts. The Boston liquor license density [...]
Residents’ Association (NEWRA) Streamlines Zoning & Licensing Review Process
Members of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association, NEWRA, voted unanimously, 28-0, to revise their procedure for reviewing zoning and licensing applications. The discussion of the new policy took place at this month’s membership meeting, held on January 12, 2012 at the Nazzaro Community Center. As a result of the change in policy, NEWRA’s [...]
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Nick Varano’s Famous Deli Receives Support From Council For New Beer And Wine License
Nick Varano received unanimous support from the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, NEWNC, for a new beer, wine and cordials pouring license at Nick’s Famous Deli on 66 Cross Street. Business has been slow at the deli, according to Varano, who said the Cross St. plaza location has not been a successful location to [...]
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FinComm Investigates Valet Parking Enforcement
The Boston Finance Commission has launched an investigation regarding the enforcement of valet parking violations at restaurants and hotels. The investigation comes after multiple problems were reported in the recent Globe article. Valet parking enforcement involves crossover responsibilities from three city agencies, the Transportation Department (BTD), Police Department (BPD) and the Mayor’s Office of Consumer [...]
Globe Investigates Valet Parking Violations; Mayor Establishes New Late Night Task Force
The Boston Globe highlights the lack of enforcement of valet parkers, an integral part of the North End restaurant scene. “Valet parkers, the Globe found, pay little heed to the requirement that arriving cars be quickly moved to garages or lots. They routinely ignore regulations that forbid double parking and taking up metered spaces. Some grab resident [...]
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Citizen Complaints Continue Regarding Segway Tours in Parks and Along Harborwalk
It’s December, but the Segway tours roll on as does the stream of complaints filed in Boston’s Citizens Connect reporting system. This weekend, someone captured the photo below of a Segway tour traveling along the Harborwalk and Christopher Columbus Park. (View report.) The newly installed bicycle lanes have helped encourage the tours to use the [...]
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North End Chamber of Commerce To Discuss Concerns; Residents’ Association Responds
The North End Chamber of Commerce (NECC) is meeting today in a members-only session with local officials to advocate for open restaurant/bar/cafe windows past 11:00 pm, sidewalk furniture and to oppose current requirements for multiple presentations to neighborhood groups on zoning and licensing issues. In advance of the meeting, the North End / Waterfront Residents’ [...]
Neighborhood Council Supports Alcohol License Transfer From G’Vanni’s to Pellino’s Restaurant
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council unanimously voted (9-0) to support the application of a beer and wine with cordials license transfer from the existing “G’Vanni’s” to “Pellino’s” at the same location, 2A Prince Street. The presentation and vote took place at NEWNC’s monthly meeting on Monday, November 14, 2011 at the Nazzaro [...]
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NEWRA Supports Requests by G’Vanni’s on Little Prince St. and Bricco on Hanover St.
Two neighborhood restaurants, Bricco on Hanover St. and G’Vanni’s on little Prince St., received support for licensing and zoning applications at this week’s meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). Pellino’s Restaurant, formerly G’Vanni’s, at 2A Prince St. has filed with the Licensing Board to transfer an existing beer and wine license [...]
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Alcohol Licensing Update for North End / Waterfront from NEWRA’s ZLC Committee
At last week’s meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) meeting, an update on licensing issues in the neighborhood was presented by Zoning, Licensing & Construction Committee co-chair, David Kubiak. A written report, customarily prepared by the ZLC Committee, is available at www.NEWRA.org. Highlights include: The old Hot Tomatoes Restaurant at 261 [...]
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Boston Common Coffee at 97 Salem St. Needs a Common Victualler License
Anthony Massari of Boston Common Coffee at 97 Salem St. is applying to Boston’s Licensing Board for a Common Victualler (CV) license. Despite operating for seven years, a recent inspection revealed the lack of a retail food and drink service license (non-alcoholic). The video shows applicant’s presentation to the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council [...]
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Bricco Restaurant Receives Unanimous Support for Take-Out Service from Neighborhood Council
Bricco Restaurant, 241 Hanover St., owned by Frank DePasquale, has applied to the City of Boston Board of Appeal to add take-out service as an allowed use for the restaurant. Take-out service would include food from the restaurant menu and bread from a new on-site bakery. The video above is from the North End / [...]
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NEWNC Supports Hot Tomatoes Take-Out Restaurant at 227 Hanover Street (Video)
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) voted unanimously to support zoning relief at 227 Hanover Street for a change of use at Hot Tomatoes, a new take-out restaurant. Previously, the premises were used for bakeries, LuLu’s and Lyndell’s. The vote is advisory to the Boston Licensing Board for a 7-day Common Victualler (CV) [...]
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Caffe Dello Sport & Volle Nolle To Appear at Boston Licensing Board
Two North End cafes on Hanover Street are scheduled to appear before the Licensing Board next week. Caffe Dello Sport is scheduled on Tuesday, September 20th at 10am for violations related to inspection/licensing postings and outdoor seating. Volle Nolle has re-applied for a beer and wine license in hopes there is currently one available. Its [...]
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“Nico” to Become “Mico” on Hanover Street
Universal Hub reports from today’s Boston Licensing Board hearing regarding the transfer of an alcohol license at 417 Hanover St., from Nick Varano to Scott Dyer. The new owner plans to change the name from “Nico” to “Mico.”
