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North Enders have seen just about seen everything in the neighborhood, but the latest “attraction” – an enormous group of bees – is the talk of the town. The swarm has taken up residence on a building awning at the corner of Prince and Salem Streets, above Dino’s Cafe across from Bova’s Bakery. It’s not [...]
In what looks to be a false alarm, a quick response by the North End’s Engine 8, Ladder 1 was seen on Salem Street with ladders reaching to the rooftops about 2:00 pm on a sweltering Saturday afternoon. Janine Coppola catches the action with these photos.
Fiorelli Realty on Salem Street is expanding. How do we know? Just look in the window. Thanks to Adam Castiglioni for the photo.
Announcement from City of Boston Public Works Department: Sidewalk and pedestrian ramp work will begin on Salem Street starting Thursday, May 2, 2013. This will be followed by roadway resurfacing and new “acorn” street lights. This work is being conducted by the Boston Public Works Department and our contractors. Please note that some temporary parking [...]
Monica’s Mercato at 130 Salem St. in the North End has expanded into the adjacent storefront and is now open for business. North Ender, Adam Castiglioni, of the Boston Hospitality and Tourism Industry Blog shares this news and photo. The old half of the store is currently being renovated and the whole thing should be [...]
After a long period of inactivity, there is work happening at 64 Cross Street, the location of the former Caffe Grafitti on the corner of Salem Street. Adam Castiglioni of Boston Hospitality and Tourism Industry Blog shares these photos of a building permit and signs of construction at the site. Caffe Graffiti closed in late [...]
This oil painting shows the upper floors of the building at the corner of Salem and Prince Streets. The ground floor holds Dino’s Sub Shop, where lots of tourists and locals go to get lunch while spending the day outside, or touring in the neighborhood. The painting has been in my hands for a while, [...]
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association voted 10-27 to oppose zoning relief for a second floor addition at 78-80 Salem Street to expand Pulcinella Bar E Ristorante. Architectural plans were reviewed by property owner Chris Young and Attorney John Russell at the March 14, 2013 NEWRA meeting. The existing 1-story building is at the [...]
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) voted unanimously, 9-0, to support the addition of ice cream and a take-out license at Lulu’s Sweet Shoppe, 57 Salem Street. Represented by Attorney Daniel Toscano at the March 11, 2013 meeting, owner Sandy Russo presented plans to introduce homemade ice cream adding to its decadent selection [...]
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, NEWNC, voted 6-2 in favor of zoning relief for a second floor addition at 78-80 Salem Street. The existing 1-story building at the corner of Stillman Street was previously Michael’s Salon. The plan with the 2nd floor addition is to expand Pulcinella Bar E Ristorante adding 32 more [...]
A second floor addition was re-filed for zoning relief at 78-80 Salem Street to expand the existing 1-story building for Pulcinella Bar E Ristorante. Revised architectural plans were reviewed by property owner Chris Young at the February 26th meeting of the Zoning, Licensing & Construction Committee of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). [...]
Lulu’s Sweet Shoppe at 57 Salem St., plans to introduce homemade ice cream adding to its current decadent selection of cupcakes, candy and baked goods. Owner Sandra Russo, represented by Attorney Daniel Toscano, brought her take-out license application this week to the Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ [...]
Salem Group, LLC, (Nestor Patino) represented by Attorney Miriam Cicero, presented plans to purchase the Sapori di Napoli cafe from Vincenzo Grimaldi at 115A Salem Street to the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) on January 10, 2013. The company has filed an application with the Boston Licensing Board to seek a transfer of [...]
Monica’s Mercato, the longtime specialty grocery store at 130 Salem Street is expanding into the adjacent retail space in the same building. Brought to our attention by North Ender Adam Castiglioni (BHT Blog), construction is well underway at the location next to Bova’s Bakery on the corner of Prince Street. Monica’s Mercato is owned and [...]
Catching up on “in progress” zoning change applications in the neighborhood, there are three that have recently been deferred or remain on hold, according to a December 2012 report by the NEWRA Zoning, Licensing & Construction Committee. 92-96 Salem Street, Nicholas D’Amore has withdrawn an appeal for zoning relief to replace the 1-story building at [...]
January 2013 will be a busy month in the North End for the two citizen groups, NEWNC (Neighborhood Council) and NEWRA (Residents’ Association). Both organizations advise city officials on new business applications including alcohol licenses and zoning issues. A host of restaurants, cafes and businesses are lined up for new openings, re-openings, alcohol license transfers [...]
The following comes from Boston Magazine with news about the North End’s Acquire, 61 Salem Street, being included in its holiday gift guide list. Ten Boston neighborhoods have made it in to Boston magazine’s holiday gift guide roundup in their December issue, including the North End. Boston magazine’s expert staff presents readers with a gift guide that depicts [...]
In a vote of 6-2, the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, NEWNC, supported the wine, malt & liqueurs license transfer at 115A Salem Street from Giovanni Grimaldi at Sapori di Napoli to the Salem Group LLC (Nestor Patino) for a new cafe in the same location to be named, Rigoletto. The meeting presentation and [...]
NEWNC, the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, voted 4-5 to oppose zoning relief to allow a second floor addition to 78-80 Salem Street by Chris Young. The proposed addition would be used to expand the existing first floor restaurant, “Trattoria Pulcinella, Mozzarella Bar E Ristorante.” NEWNC votes are advisory to the Boston Zoning Board [...]
One of two Salem Street burglary victims on Friday tweeted a photo of the man they believe is responsible for the Salem Street break-ins. In addition to computers and electronics, the burglar took three pounds of Halloween candy but left a prized NASCAR racing photo. See the tweets in the Storify below. Update: BPDNews.com has [...]
There are a large number of zoning and licensing issues currently on the table in the neighborhood. At the November 8, 2012 meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association, co-chair of NEWRA’s Zoning, Licensing and Construction (ZLC) committee, David Kubiak, distributed a report and provided a preview of pending applications. These items are [...]
Friday at the corner of Salem Street and Bartlett Place. Seriously. There has got to be a better way. (Photo by Mark Bernier)
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association, NEWRA, held its monthly membership meeting at the Nazzaro Community Center on November 8, 2012. The following is a summary of the issues heard and votes taken. NEWRA President Jim Salini took the gavel for the first time after October’s annual meeting and elections. He said that among [...]
I am going out on a limb and saying these North End residents on Noyes Place (at Salem Street) are not in favor of the proposed Nuisance Control Ordinance. $1000 Huge North End Bro Pad 1 bed available in a 4 bed apartment. Amazing apartment!!!! 2 floors, 2 living rooms, wrap around couch, surround sound, [...]
NEWRA’s ZLC Committee has distributed its meeting agenda, shown below, for Tuesday, October 23rd, 7pm at the Mariner’s House in North Square. NORTH END/WATERFRONT RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 23, 2012, 7:00 PM Mariners House, 11 North Square, 2nd Floor Zoning Appeals and License Applications 7:00 PM – 7:15 [...]
Need a hug? Wonder Women of Boston has partnered with a local non-profit clothing company, The D.O.N. Clothing, to spread 10,000 hugs across Boston to raise money for several youth programs. The North End Hug Station will be on Salem Street across from North End Fish Market from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, this Saturday [...]
There is a light at the end of the tunnel for Salem Street residents, businesses and visitors. The street construction work is almost done. According to the Department of Public Works, Contractor Lorusso Corp will be working in Salem Street in the North End doing permanent repair patching on Tuesday 10/23 and Wednesday 10/24. The [...]
The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office tells the story of an armed robbery early Thursday morning at Bova’s Bakery at the corner of Prince and Salem Streets in the North End, all for the love of a cannoli. Fortunately, no one was injured. “An Irishman who had just begun his vacation in Boston was arraigned [...]
Boston Transportation Department representatives from traffic enforcement and engineering attended the July 2012 North End Public Safety Meeting regarding crosswalk signage and parking restrictions in the neighborhood. Traffic enforcement officers clarified that residents cannot park beyond the 2 hour limit in visitor spots, unless it is specifically posted for resident parking. A follow-up with Ryan [...]
“Everyone knows the Captain of Prince Street,” says Julie Westman, who sends in this classic North End photo. “He’s been holding court here with his jukebox since the year 19xx.” “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. The North End’s fabled streets and the phenomenal views of the waterfront are literally “picture perfect.” Click [...]
Despite some intense questioning, the zoning variance that would allow for a CrossFit Boston fitness center at 133 Salem St. was unanimously supported last week by both neighborhood groups, NEWRA (member vote: 23-0) and NEWNC (council vote: 10-0). (See this previous video post for the NEWNC presentation.) David Crocini, property owner, plans to reside at [...]
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council held its monthly meeting on June 11, 2012, the first public meeting since the recent election for six of its twelve seats, including three members that are new to the council – Toni Gilardi, John Pregmon and Gennaro Riccio. (See Election Results for 2012 North End / Waterfront [...]
We checked in with Rita, Lisa and Nicky DiPietrantonio at La Galleria 33 to see how the production was coming along for an upcoming episode with Celebrity Chef Gordon Ramsay and his show “Kitchen Nightmares.” For those who have seen the show, the first scene is usually the “nightmare” where diners are encouraged to be [...]
A representative from the Fox TV production, “Kitchen Nightmares,” also known as Upper Ground Enterprises spoke at Monday’s North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council meeting regarding its plans for filming at La Galleria 33. The production will be located on Salem and Cooper streets from May 16 – 22, 2012. Watch the video for more [...]
There were plenty of witnesses, with slightly varying stories, of an attack and robbery on Salem Street at 9:50 pm on Monday night. According to Officer Teddy Boyle, detectives are following up on accounts of a suspect jumping out of a car to grab a woman’s bag. The woman fought back and the suspect punched [...]
