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Baristas at the Gate! Starbucks Coffee Proposed at 198 Hanover Street

A new retail development project by Charter Realty is seeking permits to bring a Starbucks Coffee shop to 198 Hanover Street, known as the “Gateway to the North End.” Located at the corner of Cross Street, the site is across from the Rose Kennedy Greenway and currently occupied by Citizens Bank at the old Martignetti’s Liquors site. The arrival of the Read More…

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The Juicery Receives Support for Move to Salem Street

With the imminent redevelopment of the Cross St. Plaza in Boston’s North End, The Juicery intends to move to 56 – 58 Salem Street. The location was formerly occupied by Yankee Doodle Candy shop and DiPaolo & Rossi Meat Market before that. Mike McClean presented on behalf of Alex Vandemark, owner of The Juicery. The business would Read More…

Real Estate

Landmarks Commission Demolition Delay on Cross Street Properties Ends in June

The Boston Landmarks Commission voted to invoke a 90-day demolition delay regarding the buildings on Cross Street between Hanover and Salem (198 Hanover St., 60 Cross St. and 53 Salem St.). The BLC informed the applicant, Charter Realty, that the delay could be lifted early if they make some alterations to the proposed design to make it Read More…

Event Notices

Community Meeting: Demolition of Cross Street Buildings

198 Hanover St/60 Cross St/53 Salem St Article 85 Demolition Delay Community Meeting Tuesday, March 7th 2017 7:00pm Nazzaro Community Center 30 North Bennet St This community meeting is being held as part of an Article 85 Demolition Delay application to demolish the buildings at 198 Hanover St, 60 Cross St, and 53 Salem St, Boston, Read More…

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Cross Street Development Going to Boston Landmarks Commission

Charter Realty was at the Nazzaro Center to inform residents about the proposed demolition to take place at 198 Hanover Street, 60 Cross Street, and 53 Salem Street in Boston’s North End. These three buildings, owned by Charter Realty, will be demolished for a 5,500 square feet development that would span from Hanover Street to Salem Street. The Read More…

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Demolition Delay Meeting Set for Cross Street Buildings on February 7th

COMMUNITY MEETING Article 85 Demolition Delay 198 Hanover St. / 60 Cross St. / 53 Salem St. Tuesday, February 7, 2017 7:00 p.m. Nazzaro Community Center 30 N. Bennet Street This community meeting on February 7th is being held as part of an Article 85 Demolition Delay application to demolish the buildings at 198 Hanover St, Read More…

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Neighborhood Photo: Bench Broken on Cross Street

A bench on Cross Street was broken over the weekend, shown here in the photo by Adam Castiglioni (@ConceirgeBoston). These benches were installed last year by the North End Beautification Committee. A report has been filed.   “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Email your photo to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a caption (or more) telling Read More…

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Residents Oppose Cross Street Development Plan at Former Martignetti’s Site

Charter Realty and Development attended another neighborhood meeting as they committed to once again present their proposal that encompasses the current four story residential/commercial building at 53 Salem Street and 64-66 Cross Street (one-story retail) also known as Martignetti’s. The project comprises of 5,500 square feet with potential site wide seating if an agreement can Read More…

Community Event Notices

Community Meeting on Sept. 1st for New Retail Construction Proposed at 198 Hanover Street

NOTICE OF JOINT COMMUNITY MEETING TO DISCUSS NEW RETAIL CONSTRUCTION PROPOSED AT 198 HANOVER STREET – THURSDAY 9/1, 7PM, NAZZARO CENTER 198 Hanover Street is located on Cross Street, between Hanover and Salem Streets, at the gateway to the North End. The proposed development encompasses the current 53 Salem Street (four story residential/ retail) and 64-66 Read More…

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Charter Realty Presents Design for Cross Street to Residents Association [Video]

Charter Realty Development presented its plans for developing 198 Hanover Street which stretches along Cross Street to Salem Street at the “Gateway to the North End” facing the Rose Kennedy Greenway. The presentation on July 14th was similar to that made last month to the Neighborhood Council (NEWNC), proposing a new 1 1/2 story (35 feet Read More…

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New Development Proposed at Cross and Hanover Streets for Food/Retail Spaces [Video/Images]

A new North End commercial development was presented this week for Cross Street between Hanover and Salem by property owner Charter Realty & Development Corporation. Often referred to as the “Gateway to the North End” and formally as 198 Hanover Street, the property is on the Freedom Trail facing the Rose Kennedy Greenway. The building currently houses Citizen’s Read More…

Community

New Cross Street Benches Installed by Beautification Committee

The North End Beautification Committee has purchased and installed four new benches on Cross Street for the corners of Hanover and Salem Streets. The NEBC also cleaned out the tree beds on Cross street and recently added new planters. The group would like to thank Larry from LMFloral who planted the plants, installed the benches, cleaned out the tree pits Read More…