Louis Finacharo is seeking zoning relief to convert an existing 4-story building at 3 Garden Court from a 3-family residential to a 4-family residential use. The applicant and his attorney, Eric Speed, presented at the February 26, 2013 meeting of the Zoning, Licensing & Construction Committee of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). Read More…
Month: March 2013
Advisory Committee Meeting for Parcel 9 Scheduled for March 20, 2013
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation Invites you to a meeting of the: Parcel 7 and Parcel 9 RFP Advisory Committee Wednesday, March 20th – 6:00pm Mariner’s House – 2nd Floor 11 North Square The 2 final proposers for Parcel 9 will present their responses to Addendum 3 of the Parcel 9 RFP. Parcel 9 is Read More…
Recycling Day on Fulton Street
It was Friday, recycling day in the North End. This was the scene on Fulton Street, shared by resident Janet Gilardi. She reports, It was Recycling Day~~Friday, March 1, 2013 !!!! Than the truck came by, and most of it was left~~~(not surprised)~~~~it was all over the place ! Orange Peels old food, jars, hangers~etc. Read More…
Boston Harbor Community Church Offers Series on History Channel’s “The Bible”
Join us at Boston Harbor Community Church every Sunday in March at 10:30am beginning this Sunday as we begin this monumental journey through THE BIBLE. Beginning with the Creation of Man & ending with the Revelation of a New World, The Bible miniseries is an epic saga of warriors, rebels, poets, and kings, all called Read More…
NEWF Saturday 3/2/13: Monster Movies, Boston Massacre Reenactments & St. John School Fundraiser Photo at Hard Rock Cafe
Neighborhood View of the Day The Hard Rock Café held a fundraiser for the St. John’s School in the North End. Donations were greater than $20,000. Shown in front: Nicholas Seaver (in red) and John Paul Giorgio. Shown in back from the left: Sarah Knotts, guitar teacher, Al Lindquist, General Manager of Hard Rock, David Read More…
Bartlett Place “Pocket Park” Redesign Gets Thumbs Up at Public Meeting [Video]
Video: Bartlett Place Improvements Public Meeting held on February 28, 2013 at the Nazzaro Community Center. Note: The projector was not working so there was only a laptop available to view the presentation. The full presentation is available here as a pdf. Neighboring residents, businesses and city officials reached a broad consensus on how to Read More…
North End Photographer, Lucie Wicker, Opening Show Event at Lululemon Athletica on March 3rd
Photographer Lucie Wicker will be displaying her fitness-themed artwork at Lululemon Athletica on Newbury Street for the month of March. An all-day event to kick off the show will take place on Sunday, March 3 starting at 10: 00 am. The event will feature a meet-and-greet with the artist from 1-3pm, a local DJ performing, Read More…
Possible Cross Street Development and Plaza Improvements
There is talk on the streets about a possible development at 44-46 Cross Street, according to a recent report by the Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association. A new project could include a portion or all of the block along Cross Street between Endicott and Salem Streets. Surveyors Read More…
March 2013 NEWF Wallpaper Calendar
For March 2013, Spring comes as does Boston’s unofficial holiday, St. Patrick’s Day. And many in the North End also enjoy celebrating St. Joseph’s Day (not too mention the zeppole). Peter Baldassari on Battery St. helps all of us keep the calendar straight with his holiday “All Saint’s Way” displays. How to make this your desktop Read More…