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…
Tag: Alcohol Licenses
Cross St. Sidewalk Walkthrough – Tuesday, Dec 15th
As part of the ongoing consideration for the reconfiguration of the Cross St. sidewalk in front of the former Martignetti’s Liquors site, there will be a walkthrough with public officials and State agencies on Tuesday, December 15th at 11:00 am. State Representative Aaron Michlewitz and City Councilor Sal LaMattina will be participating in the walkthrough 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…
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…
NEWRA’s ZLC Committee Listens to Lucia’s Live Entertainment Proposal
Owner Donato Frattaroli of Ristorante Lucia at 415 Hanover St. presented with his attorney, Michael Overson, at the November 24th NEWRA Zoning, Licensing and Construction (ZLC) committee meeting. Frattaroli has a live entertainment application pending for two instruments, one vocalist and a comedian in the basement portion of his 3-story restaurant on Hanover Street. The Read More…
BBA Gives OK to Sapori DiNapoli at 115-117 Salem Street
Related posts: NEWRA Supports New Beer/Wine License at “Sapori di Napoli” Sapori di Napoli Applies for New Liquor License
Guest Commentary on Live Entertainment Licenses
The following is a guest commentary by Stephanie Hogue. As with all commentaries, the opinions expressed are those solely of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of NorthEndWaterfront.com. Donato Frattaroli’s application for a zoning variance to allow live entertainment at his restaurant, Lucia’s, requires careful consideration by the neighborhood. The North End is Read More…
NEWNC Supports Lucia’s Live Entertainment License Request
At it’s November 9th meeting, the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council voted 5-2 in favor of a live entertainment license application for Ristorante Lucia. Owner Donato Frattaroli presented with his attorney indicating the desire for two instruments, one vocalist and a comedian in the basement portion of his 3-story restaurant on Hanover Street. The license would be Read More…
Pagluica’s Expansion “Sustained with Provisos” From BBA
Pagluica’s Restaurant at 14-16 Parmenter Street received a “Sustained with Provisos” decision from the Zoning Board of Appeal. This generally means approved with conditions. The restaurant was seeking to expand into the basement area with 16 seats and to amend its beer, wine & cordials license to serve those 16 additional seats. The change was Read More…
News from the Chamber of Commerce
The North End Chamber of Commerce held its November meeting this week and discussed several issues and activities. HOLIDAY RETAIL STROLL The annual retail holiday stroll will be on December 4th this year from 7-11pm. WHERE Magazine is also planning a North End stroll after the holidays. NEIGHBORHOOD CLEANLINESS Chris Young is working with NEWRA’s Read More…
NEWNC Goes Bananas; 10-0 in Support
At Monday’s North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council meeting, the council voted 10-0 in support of “Go Bananas” produce market to move across the street to a larger space at 64 Salem Street. NEWRA has previously also voted in favor of the application and a hearing in front of the City’s Licensing Board is pending. Represented by Read More…