The Wharf District Council (WDC) held its December meeting on Tuesday, December 15 via Zoom. A number of notable reports and community updates were included as part of a full agenda. Rasta Rootz Cannabis Dispensary Fernando Bent-Mullings, Co-Founder and CEO of Rasta Rootz, gave a detailed presentation on his company’s proposed cannabis dispensary at 21 Read More…
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Wharf District Council Police Update: Break-in at Aquarium Harbor Seals Habitat, Dine & Dash, Thefts from Vehicles
Boston Police Department (BPD) Sergeant Steven Moy provided a police report at the December Wharf District Council (WDC) meeting. November 17th 2020: 3:15PM at 53 State Street—Larceny From a Motor Vehicle Officers responded to a 911 call made by a construction worker who had left his vehicle doors unlocked and later returned to find several Read More…
Cross St. Hotel Proposal, NEW Health Holiday Fundraising, and Water & Sewer Updates at Residents Meeting
The North End Waterfront/Residents’ Association (NEWRA) held its December meeting on Thursday, December 8th via Zoom. Cross St. Hotel Proposal Developer Bill Caulder delivered a brief presentation showcasing the 135-room boutique hotel project proposal undertaken by Cross Ventures LLC. The site faces the Rose Kennedy Greenway on the front and Morton Street with Cutillo Park Read More…
Wharf District Council Dec.15 Agenda: Two Cannabis Dispensary Proposals, Police Report, Boston Public Market Updates
The Wharf District Council will host their December meeting on Tuesday, December 15th from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. virtually on Zoom. The Council will hear from Rasta Rootz on a proposed marijuana dispensary at 21 Broad Street, and from Tito Jackson on his proposed medical marijuana dispensary at 150 State Street. There will also Read More…
Residents’ Association Dec. 10 Agenda: Cross Street Hotel Proposal, NEW Health Holiday Fundraising Campaign, Water & Sewer Update
The North End/ Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 7pm via Zoom. Principal of 6M Development Bill Caulder will present details on a proposed 135-room boutique hotel on Cross Street. NEW Health’s Luisa Siniscalchi, health education and outreach manager, and Nate Merlan, public affairs, will discuss a holiday fundraising Read More…
Wharf District Council Meeting Reports: Cannabis Dispensary at 150 State St., Climate Ready Boston, State St. Renovation Project
The Wharf District Council (WDC) held its November meeting on Tuesday, November 17 via Zoom. A number of notable reports and community updates were included as part of a full agenda. Verdant Cannabis Dispensary at 150 State Street Former Boston City Councilor Tito Jackson, Founder and CEO of Verdant Medical Inc, gave a detailed presentation Read More…
Wharf District Council Police Update: Vandalism, Larcenies, Loud Motorcycles
Boston Police Department (BPD) Sergeant Steven Moy provided a police report at the November Wharf District Council (WDC) meeting. Before reviewing the most recent criminal incidents, Sergeant Moy along with BPD Captain Robert Ciccolo spoke to continued concerns regarding the homeless population in and around the Wharf District. With cold weather posing considerable risk for Read More…
Bricco Suites, MBTA Service Reductions, and Public Safety at Residents Meeting
The North End Waterfront/Residents’ Association (NEWRA) held its November meeting on Thursday, November 12th via Zoom. Public Safety Update: Boston Police A-1 Captain Robert Ciccolo provided a brief update, stating that the past 30 days have been largely uneventful in the North End, featuring a decrease in activity of approximately 20-25% overall in the district Read More…
Wharf District Council Nov. 17 Agenda: Medical Cannabis Dispensary, Climate Resilience Study, State St. Project, Harbor Garage Update
The Wharf District Council will host their November meeting on Tuesday, November 17th from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. virtually on Zoom. See the full agenda and Zoom login information below. Join the Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/91091784503?pwd=enJvNmZQNEtHYk1sWlBIa1RHa1pUUT09 Meeting ID: 910 9178 4503 Passcode: 889053 One tap mobile: +13126266799,,91091784503# US (Chicago) +19292056099,,91091784503# US (New York) Find your Read More…
Residents’ Association Nov. 12 Agenda: Executive Suites, Water & Sewer Update, Public Safety Report, MBTA Community Liaison Team
The North End/ Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 7pm via Zoom. Boston Police Department Captain Robert Ciccolo’s public safety brief will be followed by updates from the Boston Water and Sewer Commission, the MBTA Community Liaison Team, and a discussion in regards to four zoning Read More…
Elevated Waterfronts, Living Shorelines, Raised Roadways & Bike Paths Proposed by Climate Ready Boston as Coastal Resilience Solutions
The Climate Ready Boston team discussed the release of their long-awaited findings on the Downtown, North End and Dorchester neighborhoods at an event held on Thursday. Team members presented a project overview before shifting to a panel discussion and Q&A session. Building on the Resilient Boston Harbor plan as well as the Imagine Boston 2003 Read More…
Wharf District Council Police Update: Assaults, Bank Robbery, Larcenies, Disorderly Conduct, and Election Day Preparedness
Boston Police Department (BPD) Sergeant Steven Moy provided a police report at the October Wharf District Council (WDC) meeting. Sergeant Moy spoke to an uptick in issues related to the homeless population due to COVID-19’s effects on shelter capacity and on the BPD’s continuing engagement efforts to provide services. WDC Member Joanne-Hayes Rines thanked the Read More…