Dozens of ships will make the Boston Harbor their temporary home from June 17th to June 22nd. These ships, from all over the globe, are heading to Boston for the public to hop on board for free at the Seaport and Charlestown. Read more details from Sail Boston and all our coverage here! Over Fifty Ships Read More…
At the May 11th North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association meeting, East Boston resident Lydia Edwards, running for District 1 City Council, introduced herself and her platform to NEWRA members. Edwards is currently the Deputy Director for Housing Stability. Her page on The City of Boston’s website says, “As a Deputy Director within the Department of Read More…
2017 NEWNC Election Results Tina Natale – 48 votes Carmine Guarino – 35 votes Sean Hennessey – 25 votes Damien DiPaola – 19 votes Tania Green – 12 votes Ashley McCarthy – 8 votes On Saturday, May 20th, residents voted to fill six vacant seats in the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council. This year, the NEWNC election saw a low turnout Read More…
Senator Joe Boncore spoke at the May 2017 NEWRA Meeting on a few topics. Here’s a guide for the video above. Jump to (09:15) to hear questions for the senator asked at the meeting. Criminal Justice Reform Crime has steadily decreased in Massachusetts since the 1970’s, however the amount of people being put in jail has increased. The senator noted Read More…
Last week’s North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) meeting provided another chance for Melina DiPaola to gain support for the K.O. North End fitness center. The proposed fitness center will occupy one of the three spaces at 89 Salem Street where True Value Hardware was located. Not only has K.O. North End gained support Read More…
A discussion not on the agenda, but definitely a hot topic, erupted at the May 11th meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). North End waterfront condo associations, representing over a thousand residents, have signed on to a joint letter expressing their “deep concern” regarding City Hall’s “community engagement,” most recently regarding the handling of the North Read More…
The May 2017 meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) covered several community reports. A summary is shown below. Use the timeline to jump to different topics of interest. (00:00): Welcome – NEWRA President Mary McGee 16-18 Moon St. Construction – NEWRA is looking at and will report back North End Cycle Track – Condo Read More…
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh Education provides a solid foundation for a growing and thriving city. An investment in our children’s education is an investment in Boston’s future. We want the best future possible for our kids, and their school days filled with opportunity, growth, and promise. That’s why we’re going to invest a Read More…