Featured Meetings

Tenants’ Rights and Housing Resources Provided by Office of Housing Stability [Video]

Katie Forde from Boston’s Office of Housing Stability (OHS) gave a presentation about resources and tenants rights at the February North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) meeting. Part of the Department of Neighborhood Development, the OHS was created in 2016. Its primary goals are to: Assist Bostonians with identifying and accessing rental housing they can afford, Read More…

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Weekly Top Reads: Seaplanes, Hanover St. Project Opposed, Bench Sponsorship, Councilor Essaibi George, Eliot School Reads Aloud, & Heartfelt Love

This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured transportation, development, government, schools, community events, and more! Read on below to see the most popular articles from this past week. Seaplane Docking Trial Approved at Long Wharf in Downtown Boston Cape Air received final approval for a one-year trial to use Boston Waterboat Marina located at 66 Read More…

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Social Highlights This Week: Love is in the Air and North End Doors

Check out our weekly social media highlights from residents and visitors in the area. To be featured, tag us  @northend.waterfront on Instagram, @northendboston on Twitter, @northendwaterfront on Facebook. Use hashtags #northendboston or #bostonwaterfront. Love is in the Air North End Doors Furry Feature Reader Submissions

Featured Meetings Real Estate

27 Sheafe Street Changes Supported by Residents’ Association (NEWRA)

A petition to change the legal occupancy of 27 Sheafe Street from five residential units to eight residential units and add a private roof deck for exclusive use by unit 7 was supported by the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) by a vote of 16–2. Attorney Daniel Toscano, representing building owner Peter McGuinness, presented the Read More…

Featured Meetings

Residents’ Association Feb. Meeting Reports: Harbor Garage, Greenway, ZBA Hearing for Rectory Conversion

The North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) began their February meeting with a series of important updates and committee reports. Watch the full presentation below or skip to points of interest using the timeline. President Cheryl Delgreco opened the meeting with a reminder that the Harbor Garage redevelopment project will be discussed at a public meeting Read More…

Featured Government Meetings

At-Large City Councilor Essaibi George Talks Schools, Food Insecurity, and Homelessness

At-Large City Councilor Annissa Essaibi George presented updates and goals for her third term on the Boston City Council at the February North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) meeting. Essaibi George is a former Boston Public Schools (BPS) teacher having taught for thirteen years at East Boston High School before joining the City Council. In addition, Read More…

Featured Meetings Real Estate

471-477 Hanover St. Opposed by Residents’ Association (NEWRA)

The North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted against the 471-477 Hanover St. proposal at their February meeting in a vote of 4 in support, 14 opposed. The proposal, presented by Attorney Dan Toscano, seeks to change the legal occupancy from seven residential units to six, expanding each unit to create newly-renovated, high-end condominiums. The main Read More…

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Weekly Top Reads: Libertine, Housing Stability, Crime Report, 55 India St., NEMPAC Concert

This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured new businesses, housing, crime, development, music, and more! Read on below to see the most popular articles from this past week. Libertine Brings “Free-Spirited” Bar & Restaurant to North End’s Salem Street The North End’s Salem Street has a new and expansive bar-centric destination with this month’s opening Read More…

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Social Highlights This Week: North End Architecture & In the Clouds

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Featured Government Transportation

Reader Poll: Should Parking Ticket Amounts Be Adjusted Based on Income?

Boston parking tickets can range between $15 to $120 depending on where you park and how long you leave your vehicle. City Councilor At-Large Julia Mejia suggests these amounts could be just a hassle for some while, for low-income individuals, it could create a real hardship. As a solution, Mejia is slated to introduce a Read More…

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Weekly Top Reads: Movie Magic, Wharf District Police Report, Month of Love, St. John School Robotics, Transportation Benefit & Boston Lyric Opera

This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured movie filming, police, community events, schools, transportation and more! Read on below to see the most popular articles from this past week. Disney’s “Godmothered” Movie Magic Comes to North Square Production of “Godmothered” for the Disney+ streaming movie service began in Boston’s North End this week turning parts Read More…

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Social Highlights This Week: Walking Around Town & Up Close Pasta

Check out our weekly social media highlights from residents and visitors in the area. To be featured, tag us  @northend.waterfront on Instagram, @northendboston on Twitter, @northendwaterfront on Facebook. Use hashtags #northendboston or #bostonwaterfront. Walking Around Town Up Close Pasta Furry Feature Reader Submissions