The Zoning, Licensing & Construction Committee of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) will hold an informational meeting on Thursday, December 28th, 7:00 p.m. at the Mariner’s House, 11 North Square. There are 3 requests on the agenda: 3 Snelling Place – Fourth floor addition, roof decks, confirming occupancy as 3-family building. 283-285 Hanover Read More…
Special! Special! Read all about it! Check out today’s front page story in the Boston Globe by Meghan Irons regarding the recent closing of Pinkberry on Hanover Street in Boston’s North End. Pinkberry never stood a chance in Boston’s Little Italy. As resistance mounted, its windows were smashed shortly before its opening, workers and residents Read More…
After 3 years on Hanover Street in Boston’s North End, Pinkberry has closed its doors. The frozen yogurt shop never seemed to gain traction on a street where gelato, cannoli and cappuccino reign supreme. As a franchise chain capitalizing on the popularity of “fro-yo,” Pinkberry’s debut and its signage were met with mixed reactions at the location Read More…
Now that the snow is gone, it has become more obvious when trash is left out when it shouldn’t be. One of the more consistent problems is on Hanover Street in front of the Pinkberry frozen yogurt shop. Neighbor Damien DiPaola has been following the problem and I’ve noticed it on a regular basis. Damien shares this Read More…
The folks at Pinkberry had quite an exciting week with the Grand Opening of the North End store on Hanover Street. Amid all the hubub, a pink pig came by the new shop. Hearing oinks on Boston’s famous main streets is not uncommon these days as shown by a recent Newbury Street sighting. Pinky enjoyed Read More…
On the eve of its Grand Opening, the newest Boston Pinkberry opened its doors on Thursday night to the North End community with complimentary offerings of its tart frozen yogurt. An enthusiastic group of attendees came over to 285 Hanover Street to try out the product as new associates and franchise owners, NE Frog Pond Read More…
We received dozens of emails, calls and tweets about the new Pinkberry sign that went up this week at 283 – 285 Hanover Street. Some folks think it is not in keeping with the character of the North End. Others say it is the standard Pinkberry and leave it alone. The City approved and both Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIILiEyWDe4] The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council met for its monthly meeting on July 8, 2013. The meeting video is embedded here along with the following timeline of issues and votes below. 00:00 Call to order, Roll Call, Meeting Protocol 01:30 Resident Parking/Traffic Committee – Update on visitor parking signage to allow for Read More…
The front windows at 283-285 Hanover Street were smashed leaving glass strewn over the sidewalk. The location is the former longtime site of a shoe store, Naha’s and before that Varese’s. Scheduled to open within weeks at the address is a Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt franchise. Resident Bob Skole walked by on Saturday morning and shared Read More…
The Boston Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) approved four North End / Waterfront requests at its April 9, 2013 hearing that will allow significant businesses to move forward in the neighborhood. (1) A Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt franchise at 283-285 Hanover Street received approval from the Zoning Board for a 700 square feet store that was Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1TLTz4YQiQ] Video: April 1, 2013 NEWNC Meeting – Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt franchise request at 283-285 Hanover St. The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) voted 5-3 to support a Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt franchise location at 283-285 Hanover Street. The proposed North End location with 700 square feet was formerly Varese Shoes and most Read More…
There are already some major chains and franchises in the North End, such as 7-Eleven, Starbucks and CVS. Now, frozen yogurt franchise, Pinkberry, at 283-285 Hanover St. is currently going through the neighborhood process having already won one group’s support. We’ve heard both sides. Is the community welcoming good businesses that the public wants or Read More…