Community

Conservation Law Foundation Intervenes in Long Wharf Legal Case and Supports “North End Ten’s” Open Space Efforts

The Conservation Law Foundation has intervened in the Long Wharf legal battle to keep the open space as a park instead of a private restaurant under State law. On behalf of four environmental groups, CLF filed an amicus brief in support of the “North End Ten” versus the Boston Redevelopment Authority and Department of Environmental Read More…

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Five Zoning Requests and Alcohol License Discussion at October 23rd NEWRA ZLC Committee Meeting

NEWRA’s ZLC Committee has distributed its meeting agenda, shown below, for Tuesday, October 23rd, 7pm at the Mariner’s House in North Square. NORTH END/WATERFRONT RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 23, 2012, 7:00 PM Mariners House, 11 North Square, 2nd Floor Zoning Appeals and License Applications 7:00 PM – 7:15 Read More…

Business Community Food & Drink

North End Alcohol Licenses Reach 91 Cap of Residents’ Association

Having reached its cap of 91 pouring alcohol licenses in the neighborhood, the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) held a discussion last week on how the membership should consider new applications from this point. The 91 count includes two licenses supported by NEWRA, but not yet in use (“Locale” at 350 Hanover St. Read More…

Business Community

Four Zoning & Licensing Requests Gain Favorable Votes at Neighborhood Council Meeting [Video]

In addition to Greenway park issues, the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, NEWNC, voted on four zoning and licensing request brought by neighborhood residents and business owners. The video shows the presentation, discussion and votes. All four votes were unanimous in favor of the applicant, as noted below. 00:00 in video 64 Cross Street Read More…

Business Community Food & Drink

Residents’ Association Supports Bread & Butter, Wine Bottega & Pauli’s Requests

The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted on Thursday September 13th, in support of three business requests in the neighborhood. 65 Salem Street, “Pauli’s,” Pace Management Group, Paul Barker, has applied to the Licensing Board for a new C.V. 7- Day Malt and Wine License to be operated in the existing 16-seat restaurant/sandwich Read More…

Community

Sierra Club Files Amicus Brief Supporting “North End Ten” in Long Wharf Legal Case

The Sierra Club has filed an amicus brief in support of the “North End Ten” regarding the Long Wharf legal case versus the Boston Redevelopment Authority and Department of Environmental Protection. The case revolves around efforts  by the BRA and DEP to license “Doc’s Long Wharf,” a private restaurant and bar at the end of Read More…

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Neighborhood Council Votes to Support Tony DeMarco Statue, Pauli’s, Wine Bottega & Two Basement Extensions [Video]

The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, NEWNC, met on Monday, September 10th, and voted on a variety of neighborhood requests. The embedded video shows all the presentations from the meeting. Here is a handy index so you can jump to topics of interest. 02:00 North Bennet Street School / Eliot School Transition Update by Read More…

Community Food & Drink Real Estate

“Bread & Butter” at former Caffe Graffiti, Beer/Wine at Pauli’s, Beer at Wine Bottega and Two Basement Additions at ZLC Meeting

Five applicants presented information this week at the Zoning, Licensing & Construction (ZLC) Committee of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). Co-chair David Kubiak explained the purpose of the meeting was for informational purposes and so that abutters/residents can potentially work out issues with applicants. Some of these items will likely come before Read More…

Community Real Estate

NEWRA Supports 7 Baldwin Pl., Opposes 536 Commercial St., Passes on Monica’s and Presents Long Wharf Park Case

The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association, NEWRA, heard three zoning and licensing requests on Thursday; overwhelmingly supporting one, decidedly opposing another and taking a pass on the third. All three applications were previously supported by the Neighborhood Council, NEWNC. 7 Baldwin Place, Anthony Bova has filed an appeal for zoning relief to change the Read More…

Community Food & Drink Real Estate

7 Baldwin Place, Monica’s, 536 Commercial Street on NEWRA ZLC Committee Agenda – June 26, 2012

Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, June 26, 2012, 7:00 PM Mariners House, 11 North Square, 2nd Floor Zoning Appeals and License Applications 7:00 PM – 7:20 PM 7 Baldwin Place, Anthony Bova has filed an appeal for zoning relief to change the legal occupancy of the building from 5 residential apartments to 6 residential apartments, adding a one story Read More…

Arts & Culture Community

Improv Asylum at 216 Hanover Street Receives NEWRA Support for Cordials Service

In a vote of 20-3, the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association, NEWRA, supported an application to the Licensing Board by Improv Asylum, 216 Hanover St., to add cordials to its existing Malt and Wine License. The Improv Asylum has been operating in the North End for 13 years with an existing beer/wine license (2am Read More…