The “Wharf District” as a neighborhood has been something that people talk about, but not very seriously. That might be about to change. It’s tough to establish a neighborhood, let alone a name. Just look at the Seaport District. Sorry, I mean the South Boston Waterfront. Err, is that now the Innovation District? An article Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-d8Ronb5Scg] It was a busy agenda at the February 13, 2014 meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). This video post includes the President’s and Committee Reports. Video Timeline Index (00:00 in video) NEWRA President, Jim Salini called the meeting to order. (00:30) Nicole Leo from Mayor’s Walsh Office announced that Read More…
The Boston City Council held a hearing earlier this week about non-citizens voting in municipal elections that caused much controversy among residents. The councilors received many phone calls and emails, often bordering on anti-immigrant or hateful. “Much of it has been very nasty and negative, which is disheartening,” said Councilor Kim Janey. “It’s disheartening that people Read More…
