Daily Briefs

Thursday’s Guide: NEWRA Meeting, Monica’s Subs, Restaurant Patios

Things to know for Thursday Events for Thursday, May 11th 6:00pm A Night of Shakespeare with Doug Bowen-Flynn! Do you like Shakespeare, but sometimes wish you had a viewing guide? Want to understand the play better as you watch it, and to join fellow adults for a fun evening of catered snacks and Shakespearean insight? Tickets are $30 per person, Read More…

Food & Drink Real Estate

Amid Confusion, Residents’ Association Defers Vote on Monica’s Mercato Pizza

After a confusing debate regarding alleged zoning issues at Monica’s Mercato Pizza in Boston’s North End, the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) deferred its vote pending clarification from City Hall. This is a follow-up discussion to a January 2015 vote where NEWRA supported Monica’s new pizzeria operating in the lower level of 130-130B on Salem Street at the Read More…

Event Notices Food & Drink Photos & Videos

Monica’s Mercato Receives Neighborhood Council Support for Pizza Take Out

The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) voted unanimously, 7-0, in support of Monica’s Mercato application for a take out license at 130-130B Salem Street in Boston’s North End. The pizza shop is in operation through a side door on Noyes Place and is part of the recently expanded grocery and gourmet shop on Salem Street. The request was presented by Attorney Read More…

Event Notices

January 12th Council Agenda: Michelle Wu, Monica’s Mercato Pizza Take-Out, Design of Charlestown Bridge

North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council Website: www.NEWNCBoston.org Email: info@newncboston.org NEWNC AGENDA Monday, January 12, 2015, 7:00PM Nazzaro Center, 30 North Bennet Street 1.   Welcome:  NEWNC President 2.   Call to order & Roll Call:  NEWNC President 3.   Meeting Protocol:  NEWNC Vice President 4.   Reports from the Offices of Local Elected Officials 5.   Committee Reports: a. Read More…

Event Notices Food & Drink Photos & Videos

Residents Group Supports Take Out at Monica’s Mercato Pizza [Video]

In a close vote of 16-15, the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) supported the application to allow for a take out permit for Monica’s Mercato new pizzeria, located at 130-130B Salem Street in Boston’s North End. The pizza shop is already in operation through a side door on Noyes Place and is part of the recently Read More…

Business Real Estate

Monica’s Mercato Expansion Now Open on Salem Street

Monica’s Mercato at 130 Salem St. in the North End has expanded into the adjacent storefront and is now open for business. North Ender, Adam Castiglioni, of the Boston Hospitality and Tourism Industry Blog shares this news and photo. The old half of the store is currently being renovated and the whole thing should be Read More…

Community Food & Drink Government Police & Fire Real Estate

Stephen Passacantilli Takes Over the Reins as President of Neighborhood Council [Video]

The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council held its monthly meeting on June 11, 2012, the first public meeting since the recent election for six of its twelve seats, including three members that are new to the council – Toni Gilardi, John Pregmon and Gennaro Riccio. (See Election Results for 2012 North End / Waterfront Read More…