On Thursday, May 17th at 7:00 PM, the Old North Church will host a lecture, The Paul Revere Mall: History, Art and Community. The event is open to the public and a suggested donation is $5 per person. The featured speaker on the 17th will be Rebecca Reynolds, formerly of the Museum of Fine Arts, [...]
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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 [...]
Historical Lecture on Paul Revere Mall Scheduled for May 17, 2012 at Old North Church
THE PAUL REVERE MALL: HISTORY, ART AND COMMUNITY Historical Lectures and Discussion Thursday, May 17, 2012, 7:00 PM Old North Church Boston’s North End Representatives of cultural and community organizations will discuss the historical significance of the urban park (called “The Prado” by the North End community) and its monuments, including the Paul Revere Statue by [...]
Community Comes Together to Celebrate Cyrus Dallin, His Iconic Paul Revere Statue and the Prado (Photos)
The Paul Revere Mall in Boston’s North End was the sight of an inspiring community celebration on Sunday, April 29, 2012, commemorating the great American sculptor, Cyrus Dallin, his internationally known landmark Paul Revere statue and the Prado park, designed by famed landscape architect Arthur Shurcliff and architect Henry Shepley. The public event drew hundreds [...]
Cyrus Dallin, His Paul Revere Statue and the Prado
CYRUS DALLIN, HIS PAUL REVERE STATUE AND THE PRADO Community Celebration: Sunday, April 29, 2012, 12-4 PM Paul Revere Mall, Boston’s North End Public Lecture: Thursday, May 17th, 7:00 PM Old North Church Boston’s North End/Waterfront community will host a fair on Sunday afternoon, April 29, from Noon to 4 PM, at the Paul Revere [...]
NEWRA Zoning, Licensing & Construction Committee Agenda for April 24, 2012
North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, April 24, 2012, 7:00 PM Mariners House, 11 North Square, 2nd Floor Zoning Appeals and License Applications 7:00 PM – 7:20 PM 94 Endicott Street, Salvatore Onessimo has filed a zoning appeal to change the use of the first floor to [...]
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 the North End’s Hanover Street. The well-attended public meeting was held at the Nazzaro Community Center on April 18, 2012. The meeting was jointly sponsored by two [...]
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 [...]
Cyrus Dallin, His Paul Revere Statue and The Prado – April 29th Celebration & May 17th Lecture
CYRUS DALLIN, HIS PAUL REVERE STATUE AND THE PRADO Sunday, April 29, 2012, Paul Revere Mall (The Prado), Boston’s North End Boston’s North End/Waterfront community will host a historical fair on Sunday afternoon, April 29, 12-4 PM, at the Paul Revere Mall on Hanover Street in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the birth of [...]
Greenway Legislative Reform Proposals Discussed at North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association Meeting
At this week’s meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association, NEWRA members discussed reform proposals for the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy and the management of the Greenway parks. Invited guests State Representative Aaron Michlewitz (D-North End) and former chair of the Greenway Gardens, Diane Valle, presented two legislative efforts currently pending in [...]
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 [...]
Hanover Street Presentation Scheduled for April 18th Community Meeting
The North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) and the North End/Waterfront Residents Association (NEWRA) are hosting a community meeting on April 18th for a presentation by Northeastern University engineering students on their recommendations for re-designing Hanover Street. All North End/Waterfront residents and business owners are invited to attend. “Essential Engineering,” a group of six civil engineering [...]
NEWRA April 2012 Agenda: Trattoria Pulcinella, Thinking Cup and Greenway Management
North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association NEWRA.org April Meeting Agenda Date: Thursday, April 12, 2012 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Nazzaro Center, 30 North Bennet Street Reports 7:00 PM – 7:15 PM President’s Report Clean Streets Committee Membership Committee Parks and Open Space Committee Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee Zoning and Licensing Applications Zoning and Licensing [...]
“Thinking Cup” Coffee Shop on Hanover St., Trattoria Pulcinella on Salem St. and Zoning Change on Prince St. on March 27, 2012 ZLC Committee Agenda
The agenda for the next meeting of the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association’s Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee is attached and copied below. (Revised March 24, 2012) Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, March 27, 2012, 7:00 PM Mariners House, 11 North Square Zoning Appeals and License Applications 7:00 PM – 7:20 PM [...]
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. [...]
NEWRA Meeting Agenda for March 8, 2012
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) has issued its agenda for its monthly meeting to be held on Thursday, March 8, 2012, 7:00 pm at the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 N. Bennet St.
Parks Committee Planning Meeting for “Celebrating the Prado and Cyrus Dallin’s Paul Revere”
Update from the NEWRA Parks and Open Space Committee: The North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association’s Parks and Open Space Committee will meet this Tuesday, March 6, at 7:00 PM. Our usual meeting location, the Nazzaro Center, will be hosting the presidential primary that day, so we will instead meet in the ABCD Center, 1 Michelangelo Street (corner of Charter [...]
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.
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.
NEWRA to Host Conversation with James W. Hunt, Boston’s Chief of Environmental and Energy Services
The February 9, 2012 meeting agenda for the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) is shown below. The meeting begins at 7:00 pm at the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 N. Bennet St. More information about NEWRA can be found at www.NEWRA.org. A pdf version of the agenda is available here.
NEWRA Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee Agenda for January 24, 2012
The North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association’s Zoning, Licensing and Construction (ZLC) Committee will meet this Tuesday evening, January 24. NEWRA meetings are open, and all North End/Waterfront residents are invited to participate in these important neighborhood discussions. NORTH END/WATERFRONT RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, January 24, 2012, 7:00 PM Mariners [...]
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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Residents’ Association Supports Tattooing at Boston Barber Shop on Salem Street
The Residents’ Association, NEWRA, voted 21-8 in support of zoning relief at 113-113A Salem Street, Boston Barber Company, Robert DelloRusso, for conditional use to add a tattoo artist and tanning booths to the existing barber shop/salon. NEWRA’s support of tattooing and tanning at the barber shop adds to that of the Neighborhood Council, NEWNC, where [...]
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NEWRA to Hear Boston Barber, Paul Revere House And Discuss Zoning & Licensing Review Process
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association meets on Thursday, January 12, 7:00 pm at the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 N. Bennet St. See this post for the meeting agenda.
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Video: Trinity Financial Presents Bulfinch Triangle’s “One Canal” Without Supermarket
Sarah Barnat of Trinity Financial Inc. presented the developer’s plan for “One Canal,” an apartment rental complex to the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association, NEWRA, on December 8, 2011. In addition to 320 luxury apartments, the building will include approximately 21,300 square feet of ground-floor retail space. The parcel runs along N. Washington Street, [...]
NEWRA Narrowly Votes in Favor of Residential Conversions at Former Tecce’s Properties
Attorney Daniel Toscano presents zoning relief requests on behalf of Michele Holdings LLC. The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association, NEWRA, voted 15 in support and 13 in opposition of the zoning relief requested by Michele Holdings LLC for 3 properties on N. Washington and Cooper Streets. Using a majority rules system, NEWRA will write [...]
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’ [...]
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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