The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted 22-14 to oppose a proposed 5-story new residential building by Urban Core Development at 173 Endicott Street, on the corner of N. Margin Street. In response to concerns expressed at previous meeting and during abutter sessions, the proponent has reduced the height from 55 feet to 50 feet, before mechanicals, which Read More…
It is that time of year, to “Spring Ahead” by switching to Daylight Saving Time (and lose one hour of sleep). The official change is at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 12, 2017 when the correct time will be 3 a.m. Public safety officials recommend using the daylight saving change as a reminder to replace batteries in Read More…
The March 2017 meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) included several community reports. A summary is shown below. Use the timeline to jump through the video to areas of interest. (00:00) Welcome by NEWRA President Mary McGee (01:00) Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services – Maria Lanza 3/14 – North Station Mobility Action Read More…
Charter Realty presented updated plans this week for Cross Street (between Hanover & Salem), following up on the previous meeting regarding the 5,500 square foot development proposal. The space encompasses three buildings, 198 Hanover Street, 60 Cross Street, and 53 Salem Street that are in a location that many refer to as the, “Gateway to the North Read More…
The following report is from District A-1 Boston Police blotter. Vandalism 03/03/17 ~ 10:00pm A male suspect was arrested for vandalism on Hanover Street after tearing the rear windshield wiper off of a Boston Police Department marked cruiser while parked on Hanover Street. The suspect charged with Willful & Malicious destruction of property. Investigate Property Read More…
As part of Irish Heritage Month, The West End Museum is once again celebrating notable West Enders of Irish descent. On Tuesday, March 14, the Museum will host its Irish Heritage Honoree Night from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served. The event is free and open to the public. This year’s honorees are Read More…
Saturday, April 1, 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. Otis House, 141 Cambridge Street, Boston, Mass. The Boston House Museum Alliance presents its spring 2017 tour series, Business as Usual: Families and Work at Boston’s Historic Houses. For these special tours, Otis House, Gibson House, Paul Revere House, Prescott House, and Nichols House draw on their rich Read More…
Things to know for the Weekend: Greenway Landscape: Does this mean that spring is here? https://www.instagram.com/p/BRb1-MRhBrC/?taken-at=254372545 Notable News from alternate sources: A key state lawmaker wants more green for the Greenway. Or else. Representative Aaron Michlewitz is making a point to have funding from the billion-dollar Winthrop Square skyscraper project go towards maintaining the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway. Michlewitz Read More…
North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council Website: www.NEWNCBoston.org Email: info@newncboston.org NEWNC AGENDA Monday, March 13, 2017, 7:00PM Nazzaro Center, 30 North Bennet Street 1. Welcome: NEWNC President 2. Call to Order & Roll Call: NEWNC President 3. Meeting Protocol: NEWNC Vice President 4. President’s Report: NEWNC President 5. Committee Reports: a. Resident Parking/Traffic Committee, Danielle D’Ambrosio b. Public Safety Committee, Read More…
Does arm length equal throwing power? What solution works best to clean oxidized pennies? Can you grow a rock in a cup? These are some of the questions that St. John School’s middle school students explored at the annual STEM science fair this week. Over 65 students showcased their scientific poster designs using a similar layout to that used Read More…
Parking in the North End / Waterfront neighborhoods can be a nightmare, especially without a resident sticker (and, let’s be honest, it’s no walk in the park for residents either – pun intended). Visitor parking spots are few and far between, with different restrictions depending on the day, and rarely let you park for more Read More…
It’s Time for Spring, SPRING CLEANING THAT IS!!! North End Friends of St. Francis House will be having our Annual Flea Market and Bake Sale to support the St. Francis House Homeless Shelter. The event will be on Friday April 7th from 8am to 6pm and Saturday April 8th from 9am to 1pm at the Read More…