NEWRA Meeting Agenda for March 8, 2012

Boston’s Environment Commissioner Talks Climate Resiliency for North End / Downtown [Video]

Chris Cook, chief of environment, energy and open spaces, for the City of Boston spoke to residents regarding the 2019 resiliency study for the North End and Downtown waterfront. With flooding now a regular occurrence on the waterfront, the Climate Ready Boston initiative aims to prepare Boston for the long-term impacts of climate change and rising Read More…

Residents’ Association Amends ZLC Policy to Require Neighbor Notification by USPS Mail

The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted 33-4 to amend the neighbor notification policy to require notification of any zoning, licensing and construction (ZLC) projects by certified mail or first class mail. The notification must be mailed at least 14 days prior to the meeting where the proposed ZLC action will be presented. Read More…

Greenway Conservancy Updates Residents on the North End Parks [Video]

Amy Dwyer, Government and Community Affairs Manager of the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy, updated the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) on happenings in the North End Parks. Ms Dwyer also addressed Parcel 12 planning including the possibility of a dog park. A community workshop is tentatively scheduled in mid-March 2014. View the video Read More…