Can you be convinced by a third grader? You might be surprised. We recently receive a set a student reviews from Ms. McPartlin’s third grade “Persuasive Writing” project at the North End’s Eliot School. The kids visited Pizzeria Regina, Mike’s Pastry and Starbucks and wrote reviews of their experiences. Our friend, Becca, brought this to Read More…
Month: December 2011
Conservation Commission to Consider Commercial Wharf Burned Building and Lovejoy Wharf Ferry
The December 21, 2011 meeting (City Hall, Room 801) of the Boston Conservation Commission will hear two issues around the North End / Waterfront area. The owner of the burned building at Commercial Wharf will present proposed repairs at 6:15 pm. This item was continued from the last meeting as the commission (and this editor) Read More…
Improv Asylum Gears Up For “No Rest for the Wicked Funny” Benefiting Globe Santa
No Rest for the Wicked Funny is a 24-hour improvised performance held at Improv Asylum at 216 Hanover Street in Boston’s North End. This amazing event is filled with celebrity guests, live auctions and the best part… all monies generated go directly to GLOBE SANTA. If you can’t make the event, you can still Read More…
Laz Parking Receives Unanimous Support from Neighborhood Council for 280-292 Commercial Street Lot Permit Renewal
280-292 Commercial Street, Laz Parking: Laz Parking has filed for renewal of its conditional use permit for open air parking (69 space parking lot). NEWNC voted unanimously to support the renewal. Watch the video for more detailed information.
Architect Firm Selected For Faneuil Hall Marketplace Improvements
News from Ashkenazy Acquisition Corp., Faneuil Hall Marketplace lease holder: Ashkenazy Acquisition Corporation announced today that it has retained Elkus Manfredi Architects to guide design plans for anticipated improvements to Faneuil Hall Marketplace in Boston, Massachusetts. Elkus Manfredi principal, Howard Elkus, will act as the lead architect in crafting a master plan to enhance and revitalize the Read More…
Video: Paul Revere House Receives NEWNC Support for Lathrop Place Expansion
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhoood Council, NEWNC, unanimiously supported the proposed expansion by the Paul Revere House Museum to 5-6 Lathrop Place, directly behind the existing historical property located in North Square. The zoning relief addresses the conversion of the existing multi-family residential properties at 5-6 Lathrop Place to “cultural accessory use” as part Read More…
Police Arrest Suspect Peeing on Hanover Street Plants Outside Restaurants
Boston Police issue this report on BPDNews.com about an incident last night in front of Saraceno Restaurant and Cafe Pompeii on Hanover Street: There’s a Right Way and a Wrong Way to Water the Plants At about 1:54am, on Wednesday, December 14, 2011, an officer on foot patrol in the area of Hanover Street observed Read More…
Boston Police Release Informational Video On Recent Cell Phone Robberies
Boston Police Department Offers Community Members Important Prevention Tips Regarding Cell Phone Robberies Detectives Investigate Recent Robbery Incidents & Make Several Significant Arrests The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is an exciting time for the city. The flurry of activity can at times cause distraction for all of us which can also create Read More…
Video: LuLu Sandy Russo Introduces New Retail Shop on Parmenter St. to Neighborhood Council
Video: The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, NEWNC, listens to Sandy Russo, owner/operator of LuLu’s Sweet Shoppe located at 57 Salem Street discuss a new retail location at 28 Parmenter Street. No zoning relief or C.V. license is required at this time. The NEWNC meeting was held on Monday, December 12, 2011.
Photos: Santa Arrives by Helicopter in the North End
Santa Claus, always one for an entrance, arrived by special North Pole helicopter to Puopolo Park in the North End / Waterfront. This holiday tradition brought out Mayor Thomas M. Menino, State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, Councilor Sal LaMattina along with hundreds of residents and visitors. Hosted by the Nazzaro Community Center, North End Against Drugs Read More…
Video: NEWNC Supports Zoning Relief at Tecce’s Site on N. Washington & Cooper Streets
Michele Holdings, LLC, appeared before the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) on December 12, 2011 regarding zoning relief for 51-53 North Washington Street and 55 & 57-59 Cooper Street, buildings that formerly included Joe Tecce’s Restaurant. The developer’s appeal is to change the occupancy of the some of the total 16 units from Read More…