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…
Meetings
Edwards, Boncore, Wu and Walsh Discuss Development, Police Reform, MBTA Service Cuts, COVID-19, & Outdoor Dining
The North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) and North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) hosted a virtual joint meeting to hear updates from local elected officials on Wednesday evening. City Councilor Lydia Edwards (District 1) provided updates regarding recent City Council resolutions. Councilor Edwards started her talking points off with an announcement that the City Council recently Read More…
Neighborhood Council Supports New Construction at 25 Atlantic Ave
The North End/ Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) supported a petitioner seeking zoning relief for a new residential building at 25 Atlantic Avenue. The new construction, owned by Richard Walsh of Walsh Brothers Construction located at 25 Atlantic Ave (210 Commercial Street), would be a five-story, six residential unit building with a common roof deck (55 Read More…
Neighborhood Council Committee Reports: Boston Returns to Phase 2 Step 2, Greenway Updates, Coastal Flood Projection Tool
The North End/ Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) December 2020 meeting started with a series of notable reports and updates, summarized below. Brett Roman, NEWNC President’s Report: NEWNC will be hosting a joint meeting with the North End/ Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) on Wednesday, December 16th via Zoom at 7pm. The meeting will hear from local 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…
ZLC Committee Dec. 15 Agenda: 391-395 Hanover St. and 25 Atlantic Ave.
The December Zoning, Licensing and Construction (ZLC) Committee meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 15 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. The committee will hear a proposal for the transfer of a 7-day all alcohol beverages license to Nando’s Trattoria, opening at the former Green Cross Pharmacy location at 391-395 Hanover Street, and a proposal 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…
Neighborhood Council Dec. 14 Agenda: 25 Atlantic Ave. Proposed Five Story Building, Alcohol License Transfer to Nando Trattoria at 393 Hanover St.
The North End/ Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, December 14th at 7pm via Zoom. In addition to the monthly meeting reports, the meeting will hear from a petitioner at 25 Atlantic Ave. seeking zoning relief for a new construction of a five-story, six-residential-unit building. The proposed building will include 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…
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…
Neighborhood Council Supports 120 Salem St. Legalizing Existing Conditions and 230-238 Hanover St. Parking Spaces
The North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) heard from two separate petitioners on Monday evening during their monthly meeting. A petitioner at 120 Salem St. sought to legalize the existing conditions of the building to nine residential units and one commercial space. A petitioner at 230-238 Hanover St. filed for a use of premise permit to Read More…