At the August 13, 2013 meeting of the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP), Tia’s on the Waterfront owner, Lori Lilly, introduced the new prospective owner of the restaurant, Cronin Restaurant Group. Cronin is the owner of Jerry Remy’s at the Seaport as well as other regional eateries and developments. Tia’s is located at 200 Read More…
The Boston City Council’s Committee on Government Operations will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 14, 2013, at 2:00 PM in the Council Chambers on the 5th floor of City Hall. The subject of the hearing is a Home Rule Petition filed by At-Large City Councilor Ayanna Pressley seeking changes to the way alcohol Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted in support of two zoning and licensing applications at their monthly meeting held on Thursday, August 8, 2013. 450 Commercial Street, ZagCafe, Inc. d/b/a Waterfront Cafe has filed two applications to amend its existing Malt and Wine with Cordials License as follows: 1) Removal of the Read More…
North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association www.NEWRA.org Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee Report June 13, 2013 View PDF Format Version Here Current Applications The following applications are on NEWRA’s June 13, 2013 meeting agenda for discussion and vote: 266 Commercial Street, Four Winds Restaurant, Thomas Gioia has applied to the Mayor’s Office of Consumer Affairs Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNbSFVAKsQc] Video: North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) Meeting on June 13, 2013. A brief review and video timeline is shown below. (00:00) President’s Report by Jim Salini (03:00) Membership Committee Report by Mary McGee (03:40) Parks and Open Space Committee Report by Anne Pistorio (04:00) Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee Report by Read More…
NEWRA Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 7:00 PM Mariners House, 11 North Square, 2nd Floor 7:00 PM – 7:15 PM 266 Commercial Street, Four Winds Restaurant, Thomas Gioia has applied to the Mayor’s Office of Consumer Affairs and Licensing to amend the existing Live Entertainment License to include Karaoke Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kepAB9APEU0] The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council voted 7-0 in support of a request by Regina Pizzeria at 11 1/2 Thacher St. to add “cordials” to the existing beer and wine license. The meeting was held on Monday, May 13, 2013 at the Nazzaro Community Center. See the video for the presentation, discussion Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5h3u6C3gIjM] In a close 15-14 vote, the Regina Pizzeria received support for the addition of ‘cordials’ to its existing malt & wine license from the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). Residents spoke both for and against the application at the meeting including some who complained about sidewalk, queuing and delivery noise. Multiple Read More…
The following commentary relates to a pending application by Regina Pizzeria, 11 1/2 Thacher St., to add “cordials” to its existing malt and wine license. The establishment has an existing license to close at 2:00 am, but normally operates to 11:30 pm (Sun-Thu) and 12:30 am (Fri-Sat). This application will be presented to both neighborhood Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTHpf4hXL1w] Boston City Councilor At-Large Ayanna Pressley attended a recent North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) meeting and spoke for a few minutes to the public in attendance. She addressed her efforts to lift the State cap on alcohol licenses in the City of Boston and to encourage new restaurants in developing neighborhoods. Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yj7DdFqHBIo] Video: March 14, 2013 meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association considering the request of Billy Tse Restaurant, 240 Commercial St. for outdoor sidewalk seating. In a very close vote of 18-19, NEWRA is opposing outdoor sidewalk seating at Billy Tse Restaurant, 240 Commercial Street. In order to use the public Read More…
Taking objection an all-alcohol license, 1:00 am closing hour, at Gennaro’s 5 North Square Restaurant, the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted 8-21 to oppose the request. The vote splits the two neighborhood groups on the application as the Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) voted to support the all-alcohol license at their last meeting. Speaking Read More…