BostonZest posts their reliable rundown of “what’s open” for New Year’s Day in Boston: What is open in Boston for New Year’s and MBTA schedules Penny & Ed also review their first visit to the North End’s Pizzeria Regina: The Original Pizzeria Regina- Our First Visit
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Emerson Student Files Final Report on the Neighborhood
She has walked the streets, researched the history, talked to the residents and visited the shops and restaurants. Now, Krista Firkins files her final report on the issues in the North End/Waterfront neighborhood as part of an Emerson College journalism project. Click here to read the series of articles by Firkin’s on various neighborhood issues. Read More…
Christmas Eve Fire at Quincy Market’s Hong Kong
A fire broke out on Christmas Eve at the Hong Kong Restaurant/Bar in Quincy Market. The Chatham Street building was evacuated and no injuries were reported. The damage estimate is $400,000. View Channel 7’s video report.
NEWNC Supports New Alcohol License for Sapori di Napoli
Giovanni Grimaldi, operator of Sapori di Napoli, presented to the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNCBoston.org) for his application to the Licensing Board for a 7-day Malt and Wine License at 115A Salem Street. The council supported the application in a vote of 7-1. According to Grimaldi, through a negotiation with NEWRA last October, the hours Read More…
NEWNC December Meeting Report
Here is the short version of the news from the December 14th North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) meeting. Watch for future posts with more detail. Also, meeting minutes are posted on the NEWNC website at www.NEWNCBoston.org. Councilor Sal LaMattina attended the meeting to update the council on the rodent problem. The City has increased its Read More…
Cross St. Sidewalk Comment Letter Issued by NEWRA
In response to proposed sidewalk changes on Cross St., the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association has sent a 5 page comment letter to Peter Gori, Sr. Manager at the Boston Redevelopment Authority and William Tuttle, Deputy Director of Real Estate at MassDOT. A few excerpts: “We continue to believe that public safety, especially pedestrian safety, is Read More…
NEWRA Opposes Lucia’s Live Entertainment Application
With a vote of 49 against and 10 in favor, the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) opposed the pending live entertainment application at Ristorante Lucia. Attorney Michael Overson represented Donato Frattaroli who was visiting Italy, in part to deliver funds raised for earthquake victims. The application was for 1 vocalist, 2 instruments and a comedian Read More…
Chamber Proposes Cultural Signs
At this week’s North End Chamber of Commerce meeting, it was proposed to have three cultural “over the street” signs that would define the North End as Boston’s Little Italy. Inspired by a recent trip to San Diego (see above picture), Damien DiPaola presented the plan for three signs, 2 at each end of Hanover Read More…
Saus Boston at 33 Union St. Applies for 3am Food Service License
33 Union Street is near the Union Oyster House. This is outside the North End and only a victualler license application (no alcohol) so it is unlikely to be heard by the North End/Waterfront neighborhood groups. Speaking on the late-night closing hour issue, Lawrence Harmon, supports 4am food licenses in this op-ed inside today’s Globe. Read More…
Boston’s 24-Hour Map
Universal Hub‘s Adam Gaffin has created a database of places in Boston that are open 24 hours a day. The North End/Waterfront area only has one listing – Bova’s Bakery at 134 Salem Street. After that, the closest are the Dunkin’ Donuts on Causeway St. by the TD Garden and Tedeshi on State St., which Read More…
Cross Street Sidewalk Plans Debated at NEWRA Meeting
The North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association invited Peter Gori from the Boston Redevelopment Authority to talk about the planned changes for Cross Street’s sidewalk reconfiguration. John Romano also assisted Mr. Gori from MassDOT’s perspective which owns these properties. MassDOT (Mass. Dept of Transportation) is the new combined organization that absorbed MassPike and other state transportation agencies). Gori explained Read More…