The controversial issue of making Hanover St. a one-way street and widening the sidewalks for alfresco dining is discussed in this excerpt from the recent Chronicle TV show. The Boston Globe highlighted the one-way traffic concept of the North End Chamber of Commerce on its front page last February. This video clip features neighborhood residents Read More…
With all the precincts reporting, the four incumbents in the City Councilor-At-Large race have been re-elected for another two year term. Leading the pack was Ayanna Pressley, followed by Felix Arroyo, John Connolly and Stephen Murphy. Former mayoral candidate, Michael Flaherty, narrowly missed out with a 5th place showing. In the North End / Waterfront, Read More…
Jockeying continues around the long-debated development project at Parcel 9 along the Greenway currently undergoing regulatory review. The Haymarket Hotel by developer Normandy Partners/Harbinger has been designated by land owner MassDOT and has most recently received support from the North End’s three primary elected officials, State Senator Anthony Petruccelli, State Representative Aaron Michlewitz and District 1 City Councilor Sal LaMattina. We Read More…
When is he appearing or did he appear before both neighborhood groups?
I pray that BOTH neighborhood groups consider and vote on this only after they have the final plans submitted to the city and they have letters of support for the project that can be verified and if approved someone CONSTANTLY monitors the project to make sure that Gallo builds what he says his is going to build and that inspectional services stop the project if he tries to pull a fast one.
Really folks. This hasn't even been heard yet. Let's give Matteo a chance to present his case to the neighborhood. While I know he pushes the limit, I have always found him to be an honest and interesting person.
Why does the North End need a project that tries to maximize space by building 22 units in a tight dark alley? Its not a good project for the neighborhood.
I hope that another unhappy resident and concerned attend future neighborhood meetings to voice their concerns and opposition. Or at least call the ZBA
In a neighborhood that thrives on tourism and real estate, i often wonder why people make such a big deal out of building owners who wish to expand their property. They are not harming anyone. Instead, they are increasing all of our property values by adding more units. The North End used to be a ghetto and it is these developers who put money into our neighborhood.
In regards to the neighborhood "hearings": they are a complete joke! I have seen Mr. Gallo present in the past before the NEWRA and Neighborhood Council with letters of support, signatures from abutters, professional plans, etc and each time they deny him, while allowing others to build. Members tend to support their favorites and EVERY meeting i have ever attended in my 14 years of living in the North End has ended in some type of free-for-all circus. There are certain groups who seem to attend these meetings with the intent to stir up trouble and create a jealous atmosphere. At one meeting, a lady (she doesnt even deserve to be called a lady, but since she is significantly older than me i was taught to respect my elders) actually gave the gentleman sitting next to me the finger while he spoke because he supported a project Mr. Gallo was presenting that night.
Another woman stated "it is your TYPE of people that ruin our neighborhood!" What TYPE is that I ask? People who are educated, hardworking, not living off government assistance that they clearly dont need while owing buildings and driving luxury cars! The TYPE of people who rent to elderly people. The TYPE of people who found out a family from the NORTH END, that lived here their whole lives had no bed for their son and GAVE them one! It is sad to say, but it is not these TYPES of individuals who give the North End a bad name….it is the NORTH END PEOPLE that give the North End a bad name!
i can only hope that one day these boards will be eliminated or at least made up of individuals who are not biased and the people who attend them vote with an open mind, not one filled with envy.