The following are recent incidents reported by Boston Police District A-1 for the North End / Waterfront area. Larceny / Shoplifting08/23/20 4:46 p.m.Salem Street market reports a known male suspect stole beer from the store. Suspect fled on foot. Larceny / Bike08/26 – 08/27/20 4 p.m. – 8 a.m.Victim reports two bicycles Read More…
Tag: Commercial Wharf
Boston City Group, Inc. Sells 33A at Commercial Wharf
*Sponsored Post* Boston, MA: Commercial Wharf Unit 33A, a 1918 SF Office Condo sold on July 31, for $1,920,000.00. Boston City Group, Inc.’s Caroline Ligotti, Emily McGranaghan, and Linda Redeker, represented the Seller and procured the buyer, a Capital Investment Company that will use the space for their new Boston corporate headquarters. 33A is located Read More…
Appeals Court Favors Commercial Wharf Condo Owners Avoiding Chapter 91 License
The Commercial Wharf East Condominium Association (CWECA) received a favorable ruling from the Massachusetts Appeals Court on July 31, 2020 in its fight against the State Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP). The court affirmed a Superior Court ruling that the DEP’s determination process was flawed regarding the need for a Chapter 91 license at Commercial Read More…
Neighborhood Photo: Smooth as Glass
Earlier this week the water between Lewis & Commercial wharves was, as Jon Campanelli describes it, “smooth as glass.” The summer boats have not yet returned and the waters are quiet as people stay at home during COVID-19. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Send in your photos using our Submit a Post form, via email Read More…
Harborwalk Proposal Filed by Commercial Wharf East Condo Assn
In a recent filing from Commercial Wharf to the State’s Dept. of Environmental Protection (DEP), the condominium association (CWECA) has proposed building a new Harborwalk on the southside of the property. The public pathway on edge of Boston Harbor would connect the boardwalk near Joe’s American Bar & Grill on Commercial Street to the section Read More…
Residents Group Supports Commercial Wharf Chapter 91 Legislation
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) has submitted a letter to the State House, supporting the proposed legislation by Rep. Aaron Michlewitz to prevent potential action from the Dept. of Environmental Protection (DEP) that could revert existing ground floor residences back to their original commercial use status under a Chapter 91 license process. Read More…
Wharf District Council Meeting Reports: Bostonia, Commercial Wharf, Community Preservation Act, State St. Project
The Wharf District Council (WDC) held its November meeting on Tuesday evening at The New England Aquarium (NEAQ) Harborside Learning Lab. A number of notable reports and community updates were included as part of a full agenda. Bostonia Public House Requests Support for DJ License: Appearing before the WDC, John P.Connell, Esq. requested support as Read More…
Commercial Wharf Ch. 91 Legislation Heard at State House
A hearing was held last week at the Mass. State House regarding Bill H833, regarding Commercial Wharf and its ongoing dispute with the State Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) regarding Chapter 91 requirements at the North End / Waterfront property. Legislators, not known for brevity, have officially titled the bill, An Act confirming Commercial Wharf Read More…
Tavistock Presents Commercial Wharf Plans at First Public Meeting
Tavistock Development Company, commercial property owners along Commercial Wharf in Boston’s North End, addressed a large gathering of residents Tuesday evening at Joe’s American Bar & Grill. Still very much in the infantile stage of planning, residents who attended had several concerns with the company’s redevelopment proposal along the pier. Tavistock’s current plans include Joe’s Read More…
Commercial Wharf East Condo Assoc. Lawyer Explains Legislation to Preserve First-Floor Private Uses
Members of the Commercial Wharf East Condominium Association (CWECA) are asking community members to support legislation proposed by State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz to preserve the 40-year grandfathered uses of Commercial Wharf that would allow unit owners to continue living in their first-floor homes. CWECA’s lawyer Bill Zucker spoke at the October North End / Waterfront Read More…
Tavistock Development Company to Present Plans for Commercial Wharf
Tavistock Development Company, commercial property owners along Commercial Wharf in Boston’s North End, are hosting an information session at Joe’s American Bar & Grill on Tuesday October 15 at 6 p.m. to share information about their proposed redevelopment along the pier. Tavistock acquired commercial property along Commercial Wharf in 2016 and has been working with Read More…
Officials Cite Contractor as Creating “Unsafe and Dangerous Worksite” After Woman Hurt
The woman who was struck by a falling metal railing on Thursday remains in critical condition as city officials investigate the scene and the contractor involved in the tragic incident. Boston Inspectional Services Department named Corolla Contracting of Winthrop in a statement on Friday and stopped work at the site on the North End waterfront. Read More…