Due to the inclement weather forecasted for Saturday, the Greenway Conservancy has announced that its “Try Something New” Fall Festival has been expanded to Sunday, October 4th. The full announcement is shown below. Sunday schedule of events and activities All-day Sun. activities (12-4 pm): · Ice Skating (Plaza) · Carnival Ride (Green) · Greenway Treasure Read More…
Event Notices
Weather Related Changes in “The Town” Film Street Closings
**URGENT**RELEASED TODAY BY “THE TOWN” FILM PRODUCTION**
ATTENTION RESIDENTS
DUE TO WEATHER THE CHARLESTON BRIDGE WILL NOT BE CLOSED ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3RD
On Sunday, October 4th we will be filming scenes for the upcoming feature film, “The Town”. We will be filming on N. Washington Street and Commercial Street and the Charlestown Bridge. The Bridge will be closed from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Commercial Street will be closed from Hanover Street to N. Washington Street from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm on Sunday. N. Washington Street will be closed from Cross Street to bridge from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Sunday. Detours will be in place to facilitate movement around the closed areas.
NEWRA President Responds to Globe’s Editorial on Late-Night Revelry
In a response to the Boston Globe’s editorial on late-night revelry in the North End, the Residents’ Association (NEWRA) President Mark Paul submitted the following letter that was published today. The editorial came the day after the Globe’s front page story, “A Culture Clash in the North End.” ………………………………………………………………………………………… Backers of wee hours hear only Read More…
Fortune Teller Replaces Neon Sign
In the last few days, there have been some changes at 215 Hanover Street. Last week, Sophia Anderson created a stir by violating the sign conditions she accepted to get her Fortune Teller permit. The neon signs she initially put up have been replaced by painted gold lettering on a purple oval board with lights Read More…
Sapori di Napoli Applies for New Liquor License
Giovanni Grimaldi has applied for a new beer and wine license for Sapori Di Napoli (Taste of Naples) at 115A Salem Street. This is Grimaldi’s second cafe on Salem Street including Napoli Pastry down the block. The new cafe has been open for a few months serving gelato, pastries and coffee beverages. NEWRA and NEWNC Read More…
Bike Race Street Closures – Saturday, Sept 26th
On Saturday, September 26th, the City of Boston will be hosting the Inaugural TD Bank Mayor’s Cup Professional Bike Race and Festival from 3pm until 9pm on and around Government Center. From Boston Police Department: The following roads will be closed from 12 Noon until 8pm: Cambridge, between Court and New Sudbury New Sudbury, between Read More…
NEWNC Goes to the Movies, Hears Fortunes & Zoning Issues
The North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) met on several community issues at its September 14th meeting. See NEWNCBoston.org for the detailed minutes. Here is a summary: Movie Filming in the North End – Three movie companies presented their plans to the council regarding the use and impact of North End streets over the next few Read More…
Boston “Ahts” Festival Cancels Saturday Program – Sunday Still On
WEATHER UPDATE
SATURDAY’S PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELED. SUNDAY WILL GO AHEAD AS PLANNED.
Boston “Ahts” Festival
Christopher Columbus Park (North End/Waterfront)
SUNDAY – SEPTEMBER 13
NOON TO 6PM (VISUAL ARTISTS)
12:30- 6PM (PERFORMANCES)
Two Thumbs Down for Greenway Movie
Excessive noise complaints rolled in today about last night’s movie showing of Good Will Hunting on the Greenway’s North End parks. One residential abutter said the sound level around 10 pm was “blaring … robbing my entire building of quality of life.” Another resident said her windows were rattling. A passerby reported that it was Read More…
NEWNC Meeting Agenda – Monday, September 14
North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council Meeting Monday, September 14, 2009 Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet Street 7:00 pm Meeting Agenda: David Roderick (105 Prince St.) seeking zoning relief to rebuild and expand the headhouse on the roof of the 5-story residential building. Federico Family Trust (2 Holden Ct.) seeking to change the legal occupancy from a Read More…
NEWRA Agenda for Thursday, September 10th, 7:00 pm, ABCD Center, 1 Michelangelo St
North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association Thursday, September 10, 2009 7:00 pm, ABCD Center, 1 Michelangelo Street ***NOTE LOCATION CHANGE FOR THIS MEETING*** This meeting will be held at the ABCD Center at 1 Michelangelo Street (off Charter Street) This is a 1-time change as a courtesy to the flea market that will be held from 3pm-7pm Read More…
Parcel 9 Apartment Plan Sounds Close to Approval
There has been a series of articles and public comments leaning toward the conclusion that Parcel 9 will be awarded to Eastat Reality Capital and their residential plan for 78 apartments over a ground market. The site is along the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway by the Haymarket pushcarts and Blackstone Street, one of the oldest Read More…