Community Real Estate

NEWNC Hears 50 Snow Hill St. Renovation Plans

The North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) listened this week to an upcoming zoning variance request by Damian Szary at 50 Snow Hill Street. However, the Council did not vote on the proposal because the applicant had not yet received a refusal letter from Inspectional Services. Once a refusal letter is received, the applicant will appeal Read More…

Government

Columnist Talks Neighborhood Groups, Including NEWNC & NEWRA

Karen Cord Taylor, at BostonColumn.com, pens about neighborhood groups in this week’s column. “Neighborhood associations are groups residents love to hate. They are always against everything. (Often.) They are run by busy bodies who have nothing else to do. (Not as much as you’d think.)” She runs through the major groups in Boston’s neighborhoods, including Read More…

Community Real Estate

Cafe Nuovo’s (76 Salem St.) License & 50 Snow Hill St. Variance on NEWNC’s Monday, July 12th Meeting Agenda

North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council July Agenda Monday July 12th 7:00 p.m. Nazzaro Center 1.    Call to order & Roll Call – Stephen Passacantilli 2.    Meeting Protocol – Marie Simboli 3.    Update from the Office of Neighborhood Services — Nicole Leo 4.    Report from the offices of local elected officials 5.    Committee reports A.   Read More…

Police & Fire

Four Burglaries, Three Assaults Reported at Public Safety Meeting

NEWNC’s David Marx, Captain O’Rourke & Office Boyle at the July 1st Public Safety Meeting.The North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council’s (NEWNC) David Marx chaired the July 1st Public Safety Committee meeting with Boston Police Captain Bernard O’Rourke and Officer Teddy Boyle. There have been no reports of homocides and sexual assaults in recent months. However, police Read More…

Community

NEWNC Supports ATM & Hears Request From “What’s Your Number?”

The North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) met on Monday, June 14th, where newly elected members Mario Alfano, Donna Freni and Giancarlo Tiberi sat for their first meeting after the May election. Officers were appointed in executive session with Stephen Passacantilli and Marie Simboli continuing as President and Vice-President, respectively, for another year. Mario Alfano was Read More…

Community

NEWNC June 14th Meeting Agenda

 North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council www.NEWNCBoston.org NEWNC June Agenda Monday June 14th 7:00 p.m. Nazzaro Center 221 Commercial St., Kevin Curry Seeking to add an ATM machine as an approved use for the property at the corner of Atlantic Avenue & Commercial Street. Current zoning includes a car wash, gas and service station, and Read More…

Government

2010 Election Results for the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC)

The results are in for the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) election that was held on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at the Nazzaro Community Center. There were 8 candidates running for 6 seats. A total of 288 North End/Waterfront residents voted in the election, 68 more than the 220 last year. Vote Tally – 288 Total Ballots Read More…

Government

NEWNC Candidate Statements

This post compiles the candidate statements for the upcoming election of the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC). The election will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2010 from 10:00 am through 2:00 pm at the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 N. Bennet St. Get out and vote on Saturday! There are eight candidates vying for six Read More…

Food & Drink

Sapori Di Napoli Receives NEWNC Support for Liqueurs

The North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) voted 8-0 to support the addition of “liqueurs” to Sapori Di Napoli’s existing beer & wine license at 115A Salem Street. Vincenzo & Giovanni Grimaldi presented to the council after receiving the new license a few months ago from City Hall (supported by NEWNC and NEWRA last December). Typically, the Read More…

Government

NEWNC Announces Candidates for Saturday, May 15, 2010 Election

Eight candidates have filed nomination papers and will appear on the ballot for the May 15, 2010 election for the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC). Six persons will be elected for 2-year terms on the council. All North End/Waterfront residents are eligible to vote in the NEWNC Election. Voters may choose up to six selections Read More…

Community

NEWNC Meeting Agenda – Monday, May 10th

North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council AGENDA Monday, May 10, 2010, 7:00PM Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet St. 1.    Call to order & Roll Call – Stephen Passacantilli 2.    Honoring Bob DeCristoforo 3.    Meeting Protocol – Marie Simboli 4.    Update from the Office of Neighborhood Services — Nicole Leo 5.    Report from the offices of local elected Read More…

Community People

NEWNC Honors Bobby DeCristoforo

In Memory of Robert J. “Bobby D.” DeCristoforo We honor the tremendous contributions that Bobby DeCristoforo made as the longest-serving member of the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council, Chairman of the NEWNC Public Safety Committee and as Founder and President of North End Against Drugs.  We will deeply miss our neighbor and friend.  With heartfelt sympathy Read More…