Conversation with James Hunt, City of Boston Chief of Environmental and Energy Services The city’s chief spoke to the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) regarding a wide range of issues relating to the environment and energy use, including groundwater and recycling. Mr. Hunt oversees the Inspectional Services Department and the Environment Department, serves Read More…
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.
I’m referring to what is, arguably, one of the most trafficked and busy intersections in the North End: Salem and Parmenter Streets. The open area owned by the city is currently an eyesore and collection point for trash from several neighboring buildings in clear violation of trash rules, and constant truck parking in clear violation Read More…
News from the New England Aquarium: I have some exciting news to share with you! A new Aquarium experience is coming to Central Wharf. This September the Aquarium will launch a $15 million revitalization program, starting with a complete renovation of our spectacular four-story Caribbean coral reef exhibit—the Giant Ocean Tank. The Giant Ocean Tank, Read More…
PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40, the Boston Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing in Boston City Hall, Room 801 on February 1, 2012 to review the following projects to determine what conditions, if any, the Commission will impose in order to protect the interests Read More…
Residents and businesses at or near Commercial Wharf will be interested in these recent public filings at the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The primary stakeholders are Boston Boat Basin, LLC, owners of Yacht Haven marina, and CWECA, the condominium association at Commercial Wharf. In addition, there is an ongoing dispute regarding Harborwalk access and Read More…
The World Eco Art Project (WECO), a non-profit founded and based in Boston is proud to announce it’s collaboration with renowned local artist Giovanni DeCunto and the Nazarro Community Center to create one of the first national recyclable art programs. Mr. DeCunto has hangings in many local and national museums, as well as being a Read More…
Friends of the North End Branch Library took up Mayor Menino on his offer for lots of daffodil bulbs to plant this Fall around the City. Paula Luccio, VP of the Friends, picked up 100 bulbs and the group put their shovels to work at Puopolo Park and the library gardens on Parmenter Street. Now, Read More…
The Boston Conservation Commission is holding a public hearing in Boston City Hall, Room 801 on October 19, 2011. Of relevance to the North End / Waterfront area are the following agenda items: 6:30 PM Notice of Intent from the United States Coast Guard for waterfront repairs, including the cleaning and recoating of a steel Read More…
News from The Boston Harbor Association: Julie Wormser Named Executive Director of The Boston Harbor Association, Joins Vivien Li in expansion of senior management team The Boston Harbor Association (TBHA) announced today the hire of Julie Wormser as Executive Director of the organization. Wormser joins President Vivien Li, who was promoted to President in March Read More…
This video shows the August 30, 2011 public hearing held in Waltham, Mass. regarding the proposed re-routing of pass-through hazardous material (hazmat) trucks from downtown Boston to Route 128 and surrounding highways. City of Boston officials are strongly recommending the hazmat route change based on a comprehensive 182-page public safety analysis recently released by the Read More…
Tropical Storm Irene may not have been as bad as expected, but it was still an experience. The video shows the scene in the North End / Waterfront area of Boston just after the rain subsided on Sunday, August 28, 2011. At the 3:00 minute mark in the video, there is a special message regarding Read More…