New officers have been announced this week at the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC). President Brett Roman takes over from John Pregmon who served the maximum three years under NEWNC’s by-laws. Pregmon remains an officer as Vice President. Marie Simboli is serving as Sergeant-at-arms and Tina Natale as Secretary. The appointments were announced Read More…
In a vote of 1-8, the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) voted to oppose a new development at 97 Salem Street. The current one-story property is occupied by Curator and the former location of Boston Common Coffee. The new petition is brought by Salem Street Realty Trust, controlled by former North Enders Robert Read More…
Speak for the Trees co-founder, David Meshoulam, recently spoke to North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) regarding the burgeoning non-profit’s effort to broaden Boston’s tree canopy. A tree census is a high priority for the group, counting all trees in the City of Boston by the end of 2020. Each tree is surveyed and Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, June 10, 2019, at 7 p.m. at the Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet Street. This month’s agenda includes a presentation on public works waste reduction and another on the plastic bag ban. The Council will also hear a petition for Read More…
State Senator Joe Boncore spoke at the May 2019 meeting of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) with a series of budget updates relevant to the community. Sen. Boncore gave special recognition to the efforts of State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz in his new role as Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee. Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) covered various issues, including proposed sea planes and park improvements, as part of its monthly reports at the May 2019 meeting. Follow along with this video timeline and summary. (00:00 in video) Maria Lanza, Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services, discussed Mayor Walsh’s recently proposed budget and the Read More…
The withdrawal of a candidate for North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) has resulted in just six residents to fill the same number of open slots on the council. Accordingly, NEWNC leadership announced there will not be an election on May 18th as previously scheduled. Longtime NEWNC member, Sean Hennessey, withdrew his candidacy at Read More…
Update: Due to the withdrawal a candidate, there are only six candidates for the same number of open seats on the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council. NEWNC has therefore cancelled the election and automatically elevated the six candidates. See this post for more information. The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) Election is Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) began their April meeting with a series of committee reports and local updates. Watch the full video above or skip to points of interest using the timeline below. NEWNC President John Pregmon opened the meeting with a few reminders: Opening Day for the North End Athletic Association Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) has voted unanimously to support a petition for a new building to be constructed at 149 Salem Street / 71 Prince Street. Building owner Joe Giangregorio has applied to the Inspectional Services Department (ISD) to remove the existing building, formerly Prince Postale, and construct a mixed-use building Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, April 8, 2019, at 7 p.m. at the Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet Street. At this month’s meeting, the Council will hear a petition for a new mixed-use building to be constructed at the corner of 149 Salem Street and 71 Read More…
The Boston Architectural College (BAC)’s Gateway Program, which gives architecture students a chance to get real-life experience working on projects out in the community, is conducting a study of the potential mixed-use scenarios for the current Nazzaro Center building. Architect Killion Mokwete presented an overview of the Gateway Program and what the study will entail Read More…