This video includes announcements and committee reports at the May 15, 2012 meeting of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, NEWNC. Video Index: 00:00 Welcome, Roll Call and Introductions 02:30 NEWNC Recognizes Service of President Donna Freni 04:00 Nicole Leo, Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services 04:50 Stephen Passacantilli, Report from Councilor Sal LaMattina’s Office [...]
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State Rules HazMat Trucks Banned in Boston During Daytime Hours
The streets of the North End / Waterfront and downtown Boston just became safer, at least during the day. A State decision came down Friday indicating that dangerous hazardous material trucks won’t be passing through the city during the hours of 6 am to 8 pm. The daytime ban is a win for the North [...]
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 [...]
Poll Results: What ideas from the Northeastern Hanover St. redesign study do you want to see implemented?
After two weeks of voting, separating commercial/valet parking from residential, replacing visitor parking with residential, expanding existing sidewalks and angled parking on certain streets were the favorite ideas coming out of the Northeastern Hanover Street redesign study. Voters were able to choose up to 3 answers. This poll is now closed. Related post: View the [...]
Gordon Ramsey’s “Kitchen Nightmares” TV Show to Film at La Galleria 33 on Salem Street
Gordon Ramsey’s Fox TV show, “Kitchen Nightmares” returns to the North End to help La Galleria 33 located at 125 Salem Street. Filming for the future episode is planned during the week of May 16 – 22, 2012. Celebrity Chef Gordon Ramsey visits restaurants in trouble and “wakes them up from their Kitchen Nightmares.” During [...]
Parking Photo on Cross Street: “Nice Try”
Roving the neighborhood, Bruce McCue, finds this car on Cross street. He calls this one “nice try.”
Bike Lanes Go Green
The bike lane intersections and cutaways along Commercial St. and Atlantic Ave. have been painted green. Bruce McCue sends in this photo at the corner of Richmond Street and wonders, “What does it all mean?”
Hanover Street Redesign Ideas Presented by Northeastern Engineering Students; Community Debates Congestion Issues at Meeting – Video
Click here for slide presentation. A group of senior civil engineering students at Northeastern University presented their final study on the controversial issues surrounding the potential redesign of Hanover Street. The presentation and discussion were held at a public meeting in the North End’s Nazzaro Community Center on April 18, 2012. The meeting was jointly [...]
Chock Full of News at Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) Meeting
There were several important reports and announcements at the April 10, 2012 meeting of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC). This video includes the following items: Welcome – Donna Freni, President Visitor/Resident Parking Changes – Stephen Passacantilli Neighborhood Crime Watch Creation – Stephen Passacantilli Problem Properties Task Force – Stephen Passacantilli Public Safety [...]
Rowes Wharf Requests Environmental Review Opinion on Maritime Float Project
Equity Office’s Rowes Wharf has requested an advisory opinion from the State’s Environmental regulator, MEPA, regarding whether or not a replacement, repair and expansion of a maritime float project would require further environmental review. A letter was sent on March 9, 2012 from Fort Point Associates, Jamie Fay, the consultant representing the project proponent. The [...]
Commercial Street Sewer Lining Project Begins March 19, 2012
The majority of the sewers on various streets in the North End have been cleaned and televised to determine their condition. A section of the Commercial St. (Atlantic Ave.) sewer between Cross and Richmond Streets will be lined the week of March 19, 2012. The work is expected to take 3 to 5 days to [...]
TV Production Plans to Film on North End’s Sheafe Street for Showtime “Ray Donovan” Series – March 24, 2012
The following notice comes from Blind Decker Productions for planned filming on March 24, 2012 on Sheafe St. during the day. There are no actors, just a car with a camera. Accommodations are expected for the one day loss of 20 parking spots. Dear Neighbors: Blind Decker Productions is filming a pilot entitled “Ray Donovan”. [...]
Neighborhood Council Objects to Lucca Restaurant’s Valet Parking Request on Hanover Street
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, NEWNC, voted 7-2 to oppose a valet parking permit application by Lucca Restaurant at 226 Hanover Street. At the council meeting held on March 12, 2012, Lucca owners and the operator, City Valet Inc., presented their case to have valet parking spaces in front of their restaurant. Currently, [...]
Segway Tour Company, Boston Gliders, Has Lawsuit Dismissed Against City of Boston by Federal Judge
After the Boston City Council passed an ordinance in June 2011 regulating the use of Segways, the North End-based tour company, Boston Gliders sued the city in U.S. District Court arguing the ordinance was unlawfully damaging its business. Specifically, the ordinance restricted Segway use on public ways, sidewalks, parks and bicycle paths. Tour operators can [...]
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. [...]
Street Sweeping Canceled for Thursday, March 1st Due to Snow Forecast
Due to adverse weather forecast—posted sweeping for Thursday, March 1, 2012 in the North End is cancelled. NO-TOW notifications will be going out. Mechanical sweeping will resume next week. More details.
Street Sweeping Resumes in the North End on March 1, 2012
Update: Due to the adverse weather forecast, street sweeping on March 1, 2012 has been canceled and will resume on Tuesday, March 6th. Don’t get towed! Mechanical street sweeping resumes in the North End in March 2012. Details below from the Public Works Department. Sweeping in the North End and South End has been expanded [...]
Add Your Signature to HazMat Route Letter From North End / Waterfront Hazmat Task Force
We have received indications that MassDOT, the State’s transportation agency, is a week or so away from a decision on our permanent Boston area hazmat truck route. The North End Hazmat Task Force encourages you to remind MassDOT how you feel about this decision. You may sign the letter below with an email of your [...]
Hanover St. Redesign Project Ideas Presented by Northeastern Engineering Students
Video: Northeastern’s “Essential Engineering” team presents Hanover Street Re-Design ideas at a neighborhood meeting held on February 15, 2012 at the Nazzaro Community Center in the North End.
Townie Car Spotted on Charter Street Sidewalk
Matthew in Boston posts a bunch of North End street photos on Flickr, including this one of a Charlestown resident’s car. He adds this caption: “License plate “TOWNIE” parked on a sidewalk. What can I say? Too perfect, really.” Via Universal Hub and posted under Creative Commons.
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 [...]
Wasted Space – How do we improve this intersection?
I’m referring to what is, arguably, one of the most trafficked and busy intersections in the North End: Salem and Parmenter Streets. The open area owned by the city is currently an eyesore and collection point for trash from several neighboring buildings in clear violation of trash rules, and constant truck parking in clear violation [...]
Sewer Reconstruction on Salem St. Resumes Monday, February 6, 2012
Just a reminder that construction will resume Monday on Salem Street in the North End, from Parmenter to Prince. Attached is a flier that will be hand delivered to residents and business owners. It includes additional information regarding the project as well as traffic pattern changes. If you have any questions or concerns please don’t [...]
Public Works Notice: Streetlights on Snowhill and Charter Streets Out Until Tuesday
The Mayor’s 24 Hour Constituent Hotline has received notice from Public Works Department that the lights around Snowhill St. and Charter St. will be out until tomorrow (Tuesday, Jan. 31st). A total of eight street lights will be out on Monday night. Contact the hotline at 617 635 4500 with any questions.
Boston Valet Parking Crackdown: 719 Inspections in Past Month
It is past time to get serious about enforcing valet parking regulations in the City of Boston, says Thomas T. Tinlin, Commissioner of the Boston Transportation Department. A surge of complaints documented in recent media articles and attention from the city’s watchdog group has resulted in a major response by city officials. In an interview [...]
Crosswalk Lines Need Replacing on Salem Street
A Citizens Connect app user reports about the state of Salem St. “Crosswalks need to be repainted very badly. Extremely dangerous.”
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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 [...]
Car Accident Shuts Down Atlantic Avenue
A car accident perhaps caused by slippery conditions shut down Atlantic Ave. in downtown Boston this morning, near the intersection of India St. Submitted by Bruce McCue.
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Boston Boat Basin LLC, Yacht Haven, Hearing on Replacement and New Floats/Pilings at Commercial Wharf Set For January 4, 2012
PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40, the Boston Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing in Boston City Hall, Room 801 on January 4, 2012 to review the following projects to determine what conditions, if any, the Commission will impose in order to protect the interests [...]
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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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