City Smoke Shop opened recently in the third retail spot at the former True Value Hardware Store location, joining Knockout Boxing and the Luxie Nail Spa. The smoke shop offers traditional cigarette, cigar and chewing tobacco along with the more recent smoking innovations including Vape, JUUL and CBD oil. Cannabidiol—CBD—is a cannabis compound touting pain relief, but Read More…
Boston Transportation Department representatives from traffic enforcement and engineering attended the July 2012 North End Public Safety Meeting regarding crosswalk signage and parking restrictions in the neighborhood. Traffic enforcement officers clarified that residents cannot park beyond the 2 hour limit in visitor spots, unless it is specifically posted for resident parking. A follow-up with Ryan Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, NEWNC, voted 6-2 in favor of zoning relief for a second floor addition at 78-80 Salem Street. The existing 1-story building at the corner of Stillman Street was previously Michael’s Salon. The plan with the 2nd floor addition is to expand Pulcinella Bar E Ristorante adding 32 more Read More…
Is this the location of the Wild Duck?
The Wild Duck is on the first floor. The application is to construct a 5-story addition in the rear, aka 1 Widget St. I received word that the BRA is recommending a “denial without prejudice” pending additional information and community review. Hence, this could be continued at the ZBA until a later date and go before NEWNC and NEWRA.