NEWRA Meeting Reports and Discussion of NEWNC Consolidation Proposal

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The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) held its monthly meeting on March 13, 2014 at the Nazzaro Community Center in Boston’s North End. A series of community reports commenced the meeting. A summary and video timeline is shown below so you can jump to items of interest.

00:00 Welcome by NEWRA President Jim Salini

00:20 Reports from the offices of local elected officials

• Nicole Leo from Mayor Walsh’s office reminded residents about Boston Shines in the North End on Saturday, May 10th. Groups and individuals can register at the city’s website: http://www.cityofboston.gov/ons/bostonshines/

01:20 President’s Report by Jim Salini

• Trash hearing at City Hall – Recap
• Friends of the North End Library – Fundraiser on March 20th, See FriendsNELibrary.org
• Good Neighbor Award for March 2014 – Joan Murphy for her work at Christopher Columbus Park

03:30 Consolidation proposal from NEWNC and NEWRA’s response

• Discussion by NEWRA President Jim Salini and NEWNC President Philip Frattaroli

09:30 Greenway report by Robyn Reed

• Recap of the recent community meeting regarding horticulture and infrastructure

16:00 State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz

• Greenway lease extension from the State and MassDot
• Capping the ramps at Parcel 12
• Study of public marina behind 585 Commercial St.

21:30 Membership report by Mary McGee

22:20 Parks and Open Spaces report by Anne Pistorio

23:30 Zoning, Licensing & Construction report by Victor Brogna