Before a proposal was even filed, plenty of ink was spilled regarding the “fight” over Lewis Wharf and the proposed hotel project by JW Capital Partners and contractor John Moriarty & Associates. Now, there is actually something to talk about with the formal submittal of a Project Notification Form (large PDF). The document kicks off the formal review by the Boston Read More…
The Friends of the North End Annual Bocce Tournament got under way on Sunday, September 20th at the outdoor courts in the North End. 30 members took part in the annual event. Commissioner Sam Viscione and his assistant Charlie Marino arrived early to groom the courts and set the schedule of matches. Victor Passacantilli was Read More…
Jon Campanelli shares this serene lighthouse scene in Boston Harbor. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Email your best photos to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a sentence (or more) telling us about your photo. See past neighborhood photo posts.
Founding Fashions – Clothing from the Revolutionary War, 1775-1783 Wednesday, September 30, 2015 6 p.m. Fashion Show in the Bigelow Courtyard / 21 Unity Street, Boston’s North End As part of Boston Fashion Week, the Old North Foundation is hosting an Eighteenth century fashion show. Learn about both fashion and function of men and women’s Read More…
As NEWNC approaches our 30th anniversary on November 6th, help us compile a list of all those who have served on the Neighborhood Council since 1985. Using the comment section below, please help us with the names of past Council Members (perhaps even yourself) and the years they served. You can also email names to us at info@newncboston.org and Read More…
Joseph Pace, property owner at 42 Cross Street, is seeking a zoning change from commercial space to allow for parking on the property. Represented by Giovanni Demambro at the September 14, 2015 North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) meeting, it was explained that the building will be torn down and replaced with 12 parking spaces. The Read More…
Students? There are lots of them downtown. We also have another large group of newcomers. They are the newly minted and less-newly minted college graduates on their first or second job. They want to live within walking distance of their work in the downtown, Back Bay, Kendall Square, the hospital areas or the Seaport District. Read More…
The Zoning, Licensing & Construction Committee of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) will hear the following applications on Tuesday, September 22, 2015, 7:00 pm at the Mariner’s House, 11 North Square. All are welcome to attend.
Eric Ambrette captures the Gassy from the top of the Brinks garage showing the North End and Boston skyline. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Email your best photos to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a sentence (or more) telling us about your photo. See past neighborhood photo posts.
Below is a list of events in the North End / Waterfront neighborhood for the week of September 21st through the 27th, take a look! Tuesday, September 22 7:00pm NEWRA Zoning, Licensing & Construction (ZLC) Committee Meeting – Mariner’s House Located at 11 North Square, the NEWRA ZLC committee will be hosting their monthly meeting. Wednesday, September 23 5:00pm Italian Read More…
The Boston Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) voted to deny a fourth story addition earlier this month at 3-5 Quincy Court in the North End. The denial action is very rare for a board that has a record of handing out zoning variances in the vast majority of cases before it. The ZBA vote was tied with Chair Christine Araujo voting Read More…
Seniors at the ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) enjoyed a gorgeous, fun and sun-filled day out at Salem recently, before the rapid change to crisp fall weather. Nearly four dozen seniors attended, accompanied by NE/WE NSC staff and volunteers. It was a scenic drive to the ocean and everyone lunched at Read More…