NORTH END/WATERFRONT NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL NEWNC AGENDA Monday, December 14, 2009 7:00PM Nazzaro Community Center 30 N. Bennet Street 1. Call to order – Stephen Passacantilli 2. Roll call – Stephen Passacantilli 3. Meeting Protocol – Marie Simboli 4. Update from the Office of Neighborhood Services — Nicole Leo 5. Report from the offices of local Read More…
From the Clean Streets committee of NEWRA:
Thank you for signing up for a cleaner North End/Waterfront neighborhood!
Here are selected incidents from this week’s Boston Police journal log for the North End/Waterfront neighborhood. Watch out for the contraband shrimp! Breaking & Entering 12/02/09 10:00am-10:30am Daily Catch, a Hanover St. restaurant, reports an unknown person forced open a rear door and removed 50 pounds of frozen shrimp from their freezer. Larceny 11/30/09 7:00pm-8:00pm Read More…
Herald’s sources were incorrect in expecting MassDOT to award Parcel 9 yesterday at their December meeting. The expectation was that developer Eastat would get the go-ahead for their proposed $40 million residential building with a ground floor marketplace. Instead, MassDOT put off the decision until January 6th. The Boston Museum’s Proposed Civic Project For Parcel Read More…
*SAVE THE DATE – WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2010*** *What: Fundraiser to support our own North End Branch Library *** *Where: Fairmont Battery Wharf Hotel*** *When : Wednesday, February 24, 2010 * * 7:00-9:00 pm*** *Why: To enjoy cocktails and appetizers and the Read More…
MySouthEnd.com has the story from the State’s hearing on the Groundwater Protection Act. “A large part of Boston is built on filled land, and buildings on that land are constructed on woodpiles for stability; when groundwater levels drop-typically a result of underground infrastructure like subways, sewers, and the Big Dig-these buildings are at risk for Read More…
The Boston Business Journal reports on a CB Richard Ellis study that indicates Boston’s central business district had a 33.9% decline in office rental rates versus last year. This was the worst percentage decline among U.S. cities, with New York City coming in second with a 30% decline. The average rent in Boston is $36.45 Read More…
The Boston Common Tree Lighting is on Thursday, December 3, from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. and will be televised on Channel 5. The city’s Parks & Recreation Department, in collaboration with Nova Scotia Come to Life, WCVB-TV Channel 5, and Magic 106.7 FM, hosts the 68th Annual Tree Lighting on Boston Common. Need a refresher on Read More…
The Boston Herald’s Tom Grillo is reporting that MassDOT will award the Parcel 9 development at Haymarket/Blackstone St. to Eastat Reality Capital for their residential plan consisting of 78 apartments over a ground market. The site is along the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway by the Haymarket pushcarts and Blackstone Street, one of the oldest streets Read More…
From Boston.com: “The Improv Asylum in Boston’s North End has built a national reputation for the side-splitting improvisational and sketch comedy it has been churning out six nights a week for nearly 12 years. But the professional actors and comedians who call The Asylum home are deadly serious about “No Rest for the Wicked Funny,’’ Read More…
Arthur A. Lauretano, Class of 1957, was kind enough to send in the following information about the upcoming 65th year commemoration of the Christopher Columbus Central Catholic High School. The year “2010” will mark the 65th anniversary of the founding of Christopher Columbus Central Catholic High School (CCCCHS). The first graduating class was June 1949 Read More…
Here is a subset of various City of Boston programs that folks may be interested in:
“Toys for Tickets”: *In keeping with a successful holiday tradition in
Boston, Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced that any driver issued a
non-public safety parking ticket on Boston’s streets on specific dates
in December, has the option of resolving their ticket by providing a toy
of equal or greater value than the fine on the ticket. For exact dates,
617-635-4811
*Mayor’s Holiday Special: *Take advantage of the City of Boston’s one
stop holiday planning website and enjoy great discounts this Holiday
season. Over 8,000 half-price show tickets, great parking rates, store
discounts and more. www.mayorsholidayspecial.com
*Boston Offers Two Hours of Free Metered Parking This Holiday Season:
*In keeping with a popular tradition, the City of Boston is offering two
hours of free metered parking at each of the city’s parking meters on
Saturdays through Dec 27.
*Special State Election for the US Senate: *Do not forget to vote on Dec
8 in the Special Election Primary to fill Senator Kennedy’s seat. To
vote in any election, you must send in your voter application form and
have it postmarked 20 days prior to the election. Remember that you must
be 18 years old by Election Day and a U.S. Citizen. To be eligible to
vote in the Special Election Final on Jan 19, you must register to vote
by Dec 30! Obtain a national mail voter registration form at
www.cityofboston.gov/elections/voter_reg.asp
Our Vote Matters!: *Find the answers to questions asked by young voters.
www.bostonyouthzone.com/myc/pdfs/youth_voting_guide.pdf
*Harry Potter at Boston’s Museum of Science: *Check out the Harry Potter
exhibit at the museum! It will offer fans a glimpse of costumes, props,
and more than 200 other authentic artifacts from the film sets—including
the Great Hall, Hagrid’s hut, and the Gryffindor common room. Through
Feb 25. Adult tickets $26 and children tickets $23. www.mos.com
<http://www.mos.com>
*First Night 2010: *Bring in the New Year celebrating art and community
at this day long citywide festival. Perfect for Families! Get a first
night button as your ticket to entertainment! Dec 31, 1pm-12am.
www.firstnight.org <http://www.firstnight.org>