This is brief report of what happened at Thursday night’s meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). The group voted to support two of four zoning and licensing applications. Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt franchise at 283-285 Hanover Street received a supportive 26-10 vote from NEWRA members for zoning relief and a #36A take Read More…
Year: 2013
Billy Tse Restaurant Receives Unanimous Support from Neighborhood Council for Outdoor Sidewalk Seating [Video]
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4LST8GndN0] Video: March 11, 2013 meeting of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) considering the request of Billy Tse Restaurant, 240 Commercial St. for outdoor sidewalk seating. Billy Tse Restaurant at 290 Commercial St. received the full support of the Neighborhood Council, NEWNC, in a vote of 8-0 favor of a plan Read More…
2013 Annual Old North Lantern Ceremony on April 14th; Tickets Available
The Old North Church’s annual Lantern Ceremony will be held on Sunday, April 14 at 8 p.m. This ceremony reenacts the events that began the American Revolution while honoring contemporary contributions to American values of liberty and freedom, a tradition dating back to 1875. The colorful ceremony includes representatives of local colonial militia, a color Read More…
City to Buy 585 Commercial Street in North End / Waterfront for New K-8 Public School
News on the development of 585 Commercial Street has taken a serious turn toward the benefit of Downtown Boston families as the City of Boston is close to acquiring the property for a new K-8 public school, according to people close to the situation. The new school is expected to open in 2016 and serve Read More…
Kickoff Meeting Video: Downtown Waterfront & Greenway District Zoning Planning Initiative
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AfQT-YOhD0] Video: Downtown Waterfront & Greenway District Zoning Planning Initiative – Project Overview, held at the New England Aquarium IMAX Theater on March 13, 2013 A large crowd attended the Wednesday night kickoff for the Downtown Waterfront and Greenway District Zoning Planning Initiative. Led the the Boston Redevelopment Authority with its consultant, Utile Inc., Read More…
NEMPAC Announces Spring Course Lineup
Check out our Spring Course offerings! Music class and more for kids and adults! *Early Childhood Education Offerings* Family Music Makers: Little Music Makers – Toddlers (ages newborn – approx 4) and their caretakers sing, dance and explore a variety of rhythm instruments. Wednesdays: 9:30 – 10:15 am Wednesdays: 10:30 – 11:15 am Wednesdays: 11:30 Read More…
NEWF Thursday: Honoring Pope Francis, Zoning Walking Tour, Councilor Ayanna Pressley at Library & NEWRA Meeting Tonight
Neighborhood View of the Day: In honor of the newly elected pontiff, Pope Francis, today’s photo is from the Saint Francis Garden outside Old North Church. The building that is now the gift shop was once the Chapel of St. Francis where Italian immigrants paid homage to this patron saint of Italy. Francis of Assisi Read More…
Neighborhood Council Votes 6-2 in Favor of Zoning Relief at 78-80 Salem Street for 2nd Floor Restaurant Addition
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…
Free Group Training for North End Kids at Fitness Together
FREE Group Training for kids of all ages! Fitness Together – North End is a personal and small group training studio located at 145 Hanover Street, right on the other side of the Greenway. We are now in our 6th year of servicing the North End and surrounding areas. Whether you just want to play Read More…
NEWF Wednesday 3/13/13: Framing Lincoln Wharf & Downtown Waterfront / Greenway District Zoning Meeting
Neighborhood View of the Day After posting this odd angle of Lincoln Wharf’s construction, I promised to post another view from that early 1900’s set. This one shows the framing around the smoke stack of the power station (plus some railcars on Commercial Street). Thanks to a NEWF fan for sharing this scanned photo. Did Read More…
Is it Haunted? Stanza dei Sigari Paranormal Experiences Investigated on SyFy TV Show
Is the famous Hanover Street cigar bar, Stanza dei Sigari, haunted? SyFy channel’s “Haunted Collector” aims to find out. The Boston Herald devoted Tuesday’s front cover to the “North End Ghost Hunt” in the cigar parlor, owned by the Riccio family since 1927. Stories abound about the lights suddenly going out, floating black masses and Read More…
Greenway Conservancy Visits North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council [Video]
Jesse Brackenbury, Acting Executive Director of the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy, gave an operational and event update at the March 12, 2013 meeting of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC). On the horticulture front, 5 or 6 maple trees will be added this Spring to the North End parks, along the western Read More…