Kevin Curry presented a zoning variance to the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association, as co-owner of 221-227 Commercial Street which he owns with Nick DiMori. The owners are requesting to legalize the ATM that has existed on the property for several years. The owners have an agreement to sell the property to Gary Petti who operates Read More…
The North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association supported two amendments to neighborhood alcohol licenses at their May 13th meetting. For Caffe Graffiti, it was outdoor patio seating on the Cross St. sidewalk and for Cafe Sapori Di Napoli, it was the addition of liqueurs to its existing beer & wine license. About 30 voting NEWRA members were Read More…
The results are in for the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) election that was held on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at the Nazzaro Community Center. There were 8 candidates running for 6 seats. A total of 288 North End/Waterfront residents voted in the election, 68 more than the 220 last year. Vote Tally – 288 Total Ballots Read More…
Mayor Tom Menino’s annual coffee hour with North End / Waterfront residents took place this week at Christopher Columbus Park. The event was moved inside the maintenance shed due to rain. Donuts and flowers were enjoyed by all.
The next Clean Streets Meeting is Tuesday, May 18th at 7:00pm at the Nazzaro Center. Some of the agenda items are: Next Good Neighbor Recognition’ Award(s) and who is going to present it (please send in your nominations to cleanstreets@newra.org or bring them with you to the meeting. Remember, these are people you ‘see’ Read More…
Selected incidents from this week’s police blotter for the North End/Waterfront area: Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Knife) 05/08/10 2:35am Victim reports he was involved in a fight with 5 males at Commercial and Chatham Streets. The victim further stated he was stabbed by one of the suspects who fled on foot. Larceny in a Building Read More…
This post compiles the candidate statements for the upcoming election of the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC). The election will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2010 from 10:00 am through 2:00 pm at the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 N. Bennet St. Get out and vote on Saturday! There are eight candidates vying for six Read More…
“Best meeting ever” was the phrase used to describe the rare consensus that formed toward a new pilot plan for the Cross Street sidewalk plaza, often referred to as the gateway to the North End. The May 12th community meeting was well-attended with new and old-time residents, business owners, city and state elected officials, MassDOT and the Read More…
When he reaches his $5,000 fundraising goal this Monday, May 17, at the Corner Café, Ray Cooper will shave his head in support of long-time Regina Pizzeria waitress Pam Foley, who is battling cancer. The news of Pam’s condition was devastating to many local residents, patrons, and friends, who know her as the energetic, bubbly, Read More…
BALDASARI Mary (Berlandi), 93, of Boston’s North End, on May 5, 2010. Wife of the late Augustino Baldasari, Mother of Janet Baldasari of Boston and the late Marlene Baldasari, and daughter of the late Maria and Anthony Berlandi, sister of the late Margaret, Elizabeth, Rose Panzoni, Etta Troisi, Pasquale, Michael, Angelo, George, Albert, Joseph, John, Read More…
Mary O’Neill is gathering input on unposted and late-posted parking restrictions and is looking for North End residents to share their experiences. Have you been 1) ticketed, 2) ticketed and towed or 3) asked to move your car for a temporary parking restriction that was not posted when you parked in a spot within the Read More…
The decision came down this week from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that hazardous material (hazmat) trucks can return to Commercial Street in the North End/Waterfront neighborhood. This ruling reverses the City of Boston’s 2006 daytime ban of hazmat trucks that were not delivering in Boston from cutting through the city rather than going Read More…