City of Boston Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing Notice: Hearing: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 (Update: Deferred to March) Thomas Hawke 100 Fulton St., Ward 3 Change the legal occupancy from sixty-six residential units, one commercial space and fifty-seven parking spaces to sixty-seven residential units and fifty seven parking spaces.
Month: January 2012
Obituary: Christine “Sandi” (Calia) Venuti of the North End
VENUTI-Christine “Sandi” (Calia), 68, of Boston’s North End on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012. Loving wife of Robert Venuti and cherished daughter of the late Joseph & Lillian (Calabresi) Calia, she leaves her beloved daughters, Robyn Venuti & Leah Penney, grandsons Nicholas Venuti & Robbie Penney, great-grandchidren Joey and Lili Venuti, sister Natalie Calia, and aunt Read More…
Neighborhood Census View of the North End / Waterfront
The My Neighborhood Census Viewer was recently released by the Boston Redevelopment Authority, allowing the public to research data to the 2010 census block area. Using the viewer to create a rough area of the North End / Waterfront reveals the following: There are 11,753 residents in the North End / Waterfront. See the map Read More…
Poll Results: You Will Shop at the Public Food Market
In one of the most lopsided polls we’ve had, the proposed Boston Public Food Market saw huge support with 63% of respondents expected to be frequent shoppers and another 32% occasional visitors. Only 6% of voters said they won’t use it. Good news for the bidders! Related article: Boston Public Market Request for Proposal Issued
Mayor Menino Wagers Desecration of Paul Revere Statue on Patriots Game
With the risk of endless photos and an entire day wearing a Tim Tebow jersey, how will Paul Revere ever live it down? Boston City Hall put out a release detailing the terms of a “friendly wager” between Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Denver Mayor Michael Hancock on this Saturday’s playoff football game between Read More…
NEAD Indoor Winter Bocce Tourney
As part of the North End Against Drugs “SKATE DATE” Event on Sunday January 29th at the Steriti Skating Rink on Commercial Street, NEAD will host an indoor Bocce Tournament. Cost per player is $10 and each participant will receive an NEAD T-Shirt. Space is limited so be there early to sign up. Proceeds of Read More…
Editor’s Note: New Website Is Almost Ready To Go Live
The new style for NorthEndWaterfront.com is almost ready to go live! Today’s note is just to give you a heads up (and a sneak peak) that the site may be intermittently down for the next 24-48 hours until we go live this weekend. What’s the new site going to bring? It will have a professional, Read More…
Boston Fire Department Responds to Stovetop Fire at 181 Salem Street
Boston Fire Department responded to a small fire at 181 Salem Street around 8:30 pm on Thursday, January 12th. The low-rise brick building is located on the corner of Tileston Street between the Old North Church and the North Bennet Street School. Firefighters on the scene described the incident as a “stovetop” fire that was Read More…
Teen Saturday Winter Video Slideshow
Catch up with the winter happenings of ROC Teen Saturday with this photoshow video:
Crosswalk Lines Need Replacing on Salem Street
A Citizens Connect app user reports about the state of Salem St. “Crosswalks need to be repainted very badly. Extremely dangerous.”
NEWRA to Hear Boston Barber, Paul Revere House And Discuss Zoning & Licensing Review Process
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association meets on Thursday, January 12, 7:00 pm at the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 N. Bennet St. See this post for the meeting agenda.
Nick Varano’s Famous Deli Receives Support From Council For New Beer And Wine License
Nick Varano received unanimous support from the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, NEWNC, for a new beer, wine and cordials pouring license at Nick’s Famous Deli on 66 Cross Street. Business has been slow at the deli, according to Varano, who said the Cross St. plaza location has not been a successful location to Read More…