This is the third in a series of articles from an interview with District 1 City Councilor Salvatore LaMattina following his recent inauguration. Councilor LaMattina is beginning his second full term representing the North End/Waterfront neighborhood as well as East Boston, Charlestown and parts of Beacon Hill & Downtown. Click here to read Part I Read More…
North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association Date: Thursday, January 14, 2010 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Nazzaro Center 30 North Bennet Street January Meeting Agenda Reports 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM • President’s Report • Reports from City Hall: – Nicole Leo, Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services – Kathy Carangelo-McIsaac, Councilor Sal LaMattina’s Office • Membership Committee • Read More…
The North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) supported the zoning variance application of Ed Gates at 93 Charter Street for a proposed renovation with the provision that an abutter provide written consent. Ed Gates purchased 93 Charter St in June 2009 and plans to live in the upper floors after renovating the unoccupied property. The property Read More…
Reminder! This is the last week for Christmas tree pickup. The Department of Public Works will collect trees on recycling day, which for most in the North End area, is Friday January 15th. Residents should remove all ornaments and decorations before putting trees at the curb. For more information, call 617-635-4500.
The pending owner of 133 Salem Street, David Crocini, came before the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) last night with a preliminary renovation plan that raised more questions than it answered. The building is currently occupied only on the first floor by Sheldon’s Discount which is closing. Council members voiced generally positive opinions toward renovating Read More…
Ristorante Lucia is one step closer to offering live entertainment at 415 Hanover Street. In a vote of 7-0, the City’s Zoning Board of Appeal today approved the change in the currently zoned “Multi-Family/Local Service” to allow the live entertainment. Lucia’s is adjacent to, but outside, the border of the North End commercial zone and Read More…
This is the second in a series of articles from an interview with District 1 City Councilor Salvatore LaMattina following his recent inauguration. Councilor LaMattina is beginning his second full term representing the North End/Waterfront neighborhood as well as East Boston, Charlestown and parts of Beacon Hill & Downtown. (Click here to read Part 1 Read More…
Mon Jan 11 11:00 am Films for Children 25 Parmenter Street Ends @ 12:00 On Mondays, come and watch children films at the North End library. Please call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or canceled. Tue Jan 12 10:30 am Baby Storytime New! North End Branch Library 25 Parmenter Read More…
Rose Kennedy Greenway Leadership Council Meeting January 13, 2010 4:00 – 6:15 pm 185 Kneeland Street, First Floor Conference Room AGENDA 4:00 I. Welcome Ann Thornburg, Chair • Minutes of the October 14 and 20, 2009 Meetings o Vote to approve 4:10 II. GLC Operating Protocols Read More…
Vacant office space in Boston increased by 1.5 million square feet during 2009 resulting in a vacancy rate of 13.5%, according to a report by Colliers Meredith & Grew. The pace slowed in the fourth quarter but was still negative with 271 thousand square feet of newly vacated office space. Occupied space in Greater Boston, Read More…
A message from Elizabeth Vitello, Recruiting Assistant for the Census Bureau 2010: Every 10 years, a census of our population is conducted. The results help determine how federal funds are spent in our community on things like roads, parks, and other public services, as well as your representation in government. As a census taker, we Read More…
This is a first-hand report from the Public Safety meeting held at the Nazzaro Center on January 7, 2010, sponsored by NEWNC and the Boston Police. Attending the meeting was NEWNC Public Safety Committee Chair, Bob DeCristoforo, Boston Police Captain Bernard O’Rourke, Sergeant Tom Lema and Officer Teddy Boyle. State Representative Aaron Michlewitz was also Read More…