[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRMdvGcdOv0] Video: 57 Snow Hill Street zoning relief application at NEWNC on April 1, 2013 The top floor owner of 57 Snow Hill Street, James Ferrera, received a supportive vote of 6-2 from the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) in favor of his requested zoning relief. Represented by Attorney Daniel Toscano, the Read More…
During our monthly meeting on May 14, 2013 the annual election of FOCCP officers and two Directors-at-Large will take place. Officer positions include President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Clerk. Details on the roles and responsibilities of each of these positions can be found in the FOCCP By-Laws. Members in good standing who wish to run for Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1TLTz4YQiQ] Video: April 1, 2013 NEWNC Meeting – Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt franchise request at 283-285 Hanover St. The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) voted 5-3 to support a Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt franchise location at 283-285 Hanover Street. The proposed North End location with 700 square feet was formerly Varese Shoes and most Read More…
The light is shining brighter on the North End’s Prado, known formally as the Paul Revere Mall, on the Freedom Trail between Hanover & Unity Street. Long overdue tree trimming and pruning is underway along the historic, red bricked open space that will not only give the trees some healthy breathing room, but also Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day: Yes, there are signs of spring as shown here along the Greenway Wharf District Parks in a photo titled “Greenway Colors on Easter Sunday” by Dr. Joe Mendola. Did you take a cool photo? Have it featured by emailing it to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a title, date taken and a Read More…
On Saturday March 31, North End Against Drugs (NEAD) held its annual Easter Party at the Nazzaro Center. There were more than 100 adults and children in attendance all enjoying pictures with the Easter Bunny, egg coloring and a goodie bag containing a stuffed animal and candy and toys. City Councilor Sal LaMattina hosted the Read More…
Last week in an effort to help you become familiar with candidates in a special election, this column described Jay Livingstone, who is running for state representative in the Eighth Suffolk District, the position Marty Walz left vacant when she resigned in late January to take a job with Planned Parenthood. Josh Dawson, 30, is Read More…
Rehabilitation work is scheduled to start in mid-April at 201 North Street on the eight-story Vent Tunnel Building over the Callahan Tunnel. MassDOT and its contractor, GVW Inc., explained at a March 27, 2013 meeting that while the structure is sound, the bricks on the outside are literally falling off the building. All four sides Read More…
After spending Friday on the waterfront, it was a long weekend in the North End for the Wild Turkey with several sightings. Shown above in front of Caffe Vittoria, Tim Griffin saw it on Easter morning walking on Hanover Street. “He sauntered right by Mike’s Pastry crossing from Prince Street by St. Leonard’s Church,” Tim Read More…
Enjoy solving this night scene picture puzzle of Polcari’s Coffee and the Sulmona Meat Market on the corner of Parmenter & Salem Streets. I heard the last jigsaw puzzle was a little tough, so there are only 60 pieces in this one. [Your web browser does not support frames or is currently configured not to Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day: The puppet show entertained dozens of kids at Saturday’s Easter Party hosted by North End Against Drugs. The puppet show was sponsored by Councilor Sal LaMattina. Photo by Laura DiPaolo. Did you take a cool photo? Have it featured by emailing it to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a title, date taken Read More…