Video: Northeastern’s “Essential Engineering” team presents Hanover Street Re-Design ideas at a neighborhood meeting held on February 15, 2012 at the Nazzaro Community Center in the North End.
Tag: Hanover St.
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…
Cross Unveiled at St. Leonard’s Garden Wall
The scaffolding is down on the side of the Saint Leonard’s Peace Garden wall revealing a large red Catholic cross. The feature is a focal point given its large size and visibility from Hanover Street. The wall repair and installation continues the multi-year renovation of the garden area. The new cross faces the recently installed 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.
“Spiderman” Thief Used North End Rooftops and Tunnel Ramp to Evade Police
At tonight’s public safety meeting, Boston Police described the scene this morning in the North End as officers pursued a “spiderman” thief who jumped over several rooftops to evade authorities. However, the suspect apparently dropped an ID so detectives are following up. Police said the man was selling stolen property in the North End when Read More…
Ristorante Damiano Re-Opens as Carmelina’s North End on Hanover Street
The latest news on Hanover Street is this week’s opening of Carmelina’s North End restaurant at 307 Hanover Street. It’s actually a re-opening of Ristorante Damiano by owner and chef Damien DiPaola. In a Facebook posting, he says, It was alot of fun doing “Piattini” for three years at Damiano, and we did it with Read More…
Zoning Board of Appeal Notice: 227-237 Hanover Street
City of Boston Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing on January 24, 2012, 10:30 am Vincent Hamel (by Daniel Toscano) 227-237 Hanover St. Conditional Use Change the legal occupancy from six apartments, restaurant, offices, and bakery to six apartments, restaurant, offices, bakery with #36A take-out use.
NEWNC Supports Hot Tomatoes Take-Out Restaurant at 227 Hanover Street (Video)
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) voted unanimously to support zoning relief at 227 Hanover Street for a change of use at Hot Tomatoes, a new take-out restaurant. Previously, the premises were used for bakeries, LuLu’s and Lyndell’s. The vote is advisory to the Boston Licensing Board for a 7-day Common Victualler (CV) Read More…
Video: Stanley Cup Flash Mob on Hanover Street
As part of Boston’s North End celebration hosted by Boston Bruins player, Andrew Ference, there was a Stanley Cup Flash Mob on Hanover Street outside the Prado, Paul Revere Mall. The event took place on Labor Day, September 5, 2011. The flash mob was put together by Boston Flash Mob and was choreographed by Jenna Read More…
“Nico” to Become “Mico” on Hanover Street
Universal Hub reports from today’s Boston Licensing Board hearing regarding the transfer of an alcohol license at 417 Hanover St., from Nick Varano to Scott Dyer. The new owner is considering changing the name from “Nico” to “Mico.”
Two North End Natives Open Neighborhood Businesses: Vito’s Tavern and Heart & Sole
Two North End natives have separately opened new businesses here in the past few weeks. Damien DiPaola has launched Vito’s Tavern on Salem Street while Elaine DiGangi has opened Heart & Sole, a boutique retail shop on Hanover Street. Vito’s Tavern – Newly opened by Damien DiPaola of Ristorante Damiano, Vito’s brings a sports bar Read More…