The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, NEWNC, voted to support four North End restaurant applications currently pending in front of the Boston Licensing Board and/or the Zoning Board of Appeals. This video includes the applicant presentations, public discussion and NEWNC vote. 00:00 on video 78-80 Salem Street, Trattoria Pulcinella: Giovanni Oliva has applied to Read More…
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Residents Group Opposes Two of Three Hanover Street Restaurant Requests
Dominating the standing-room-only May 10, 2012 North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association meeting were issues relating to Hanover Street restaurants with two of three new applications being opposed by the group. Members supported Jennifer Pittore’s “Locale” but opposed requests by Nick Varano’s “Strega Cafe” and Frank DePasquale’s “Il Panino Express.” Hanover St. Congestion Issues – Read More…
Letter from District A-1 Captain Tom Lee to the Residents of the North End
The following letter is from District A-1 Captain Tom Lee to the residents of the North End in response to the issues raised at the April 5, 2012 North End Public Safety Meeting (See Angry Residents Erupt in Chorus of Complaints About Lack of Police Presence). The letter is also posted on BPDNews.com. Dear North Read More…
NEWRA’s ZLC Committee Issues Report on Upcoming Neighborhood Zoning and Licensing Items
The Zoning, Licensing and Construction (ZLC) Committee of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) issued a report of upcoming agenda items. This information is courtesy of the NEWRA ZLC Committee. Questions and comments can be emailed to zlc@newra.org. At the April 24, 2012 ZLC Committee meeting (7pm, Mariner’s House, 11 North Square), the Read More…
NEWRA Supports Requests From Trattoria Pulchinella and Thinking Cup
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association gave broad support to two new businesses planning to open in the North End. The group also heard legislative reform proposals regarding the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy and management of the Greenway parks. The membership meeting was held on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at the Nazzaro Community Read More…
“Thinking Cup” Coffee Shop at 236 Hanover St. Receives Supportive Vote from Neighborhood Council
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, NEWNC, unanimously supported the proposed new coffee shop, “Thinking Cup,” at 236 Hanover St., in the location formerly occupied by the “Filthy Rich” jewelry store. The zoning variance request for a change of use was filed by property owner Matteo Gallo. Presenting at the NEWNC meeting on April Read More…
Beer with that Sandwich, Now Available at Volle Nolle
Nearly a year after first presenting to the NEWNC and NEWRA neighborhood groups, Volle Nolle was awarded a beer and wine license by the Licensing Board for its sandwich shop at 351 Hanover Street. Much of the delay was due to the lack of alcohol license availability under a State cap. Persistence by Torri Crowell Read More…
NEWRA Zoning, Licensing & Construction Committee Issues March 2012 Update
Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee Report March 8, 2012 The ZLC Committee met on Tuesday, February 21, 2012, in the Mariners House, 11 North Square. ZLC Committee meetings will be held in the Mariners House through 2012. Current Applications 139-143 Richmond Street (aka 188 North Street), David Veo, has filed an application with the Boston Read More…
North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association Supports Lucca Restaurant Valet Parking Application and New North St. Sandwich Shop
The voting results from the May 8, 2012 membership meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association, NEWRA are shown below. This information is courtesy of NEWRA’s ZLC and executive officers. Lucca Restaurant Valet Parking – 236 Hanover St. Lucca has filed an application with the Boston Transportation Department for a valet parking permit. Read More…
Neighborhood Council Tables Lucca Restaurant Valet Application
After an extended discussion on February 13, 2012, the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, NEWNC, tabled the valet parking permit application of Lucca Restaurant, 226 Hanover Street, to the Boston Transportation Department. Lucca currently shares a valet zone with Ristorante Fiore. View the video for details on the issue. The following handout was provided Read More…
“My Cousins Place” Receives Unanimous Support from Neighborhood Council for Hanover St. Coffee Shop
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, NEWNC, voted unanimously, 8-0, to approve the application for a coffee shop at 396 Hanover St., formerly occupied by Contrada’s Coffee Shop. The applicants are Daniel D’Elia and Ralph Verrocchi d/b/a ”My Cousins Place,” to the Boston Zoning Board of Appeal to change the allowed use from “store Read More…
Flash Report From Residents’ Association Meeting (NEWRA) on February 9, 2012
Requests by Contrada’s on Hanover St., Nick Varano’s Famous Deli on Cross St. and 9 Noyes Pl. all receive supportive votes from NEWRA members. The City’s Environmental Chief also communicates with the neighborhood.