North End community leader, Robert J. DeCristoforo (known as Bobby D.), died while vacationing in Cancun, Mexico. He was found in his hotel room and preliminary reports point to a heart attack. He was 61 years old and is survived by a younger sister, Debra, and a brother, Joseph. DeCristoforo was a life long resident Read More…
The 2010 election date for the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) has been announced as May 15, 2010. President Stephen Passacantilli presented the details at the April 12th NEWNC meeting. NEWNC Election Saturday, May 15, 2010 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet St. Nominations forms will be available starting Wednesday, April Read More…
North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council NEWNC AGENDA Monday, April 12, 2010, 7:00PM Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet St. 1. Call to order – Stephen Passacantilli 2. Roll call – Stephen Passacantilli 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…
The April 1st NEWNC Public Safety meeting was quiet, reflecting a significant decline crime reports. Sergeant Tom Lema and Officer Teddy Boyle reported that February 2010 incidents (latest month available) totaled 16, a large decline from 24 incidents in the same month last year. Year-to-date, there were 30 total incidents, down nearly 20% from last Read More…
City Councilor-At-Large Felix ArroyoFelix Arroyo, City Councilor-At-Large provided an update on his 2010 agenda at this week’s North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) meeting. He described his interest in heading up the Youth Affairs Committee to help create youth jobs. Arroyo is also chairing the City Council’s committee on the 2010 census, noting that each person Read More…
It was announced at last night’s North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) meeting that the Licensing Board denied the C.V. License (food/non-alcoholic beverage) for 75 Commercial Street. This is the location where Boston/Orlando Gliders is expanding their Segway Adventure Tours operations. Francine Gannon, Commercial St. resident, shared the thanks of the neighbors who spoke against the Read More…
NEWNC AGENDA Monday, March 8, 2010 7:00PM Nazzaro Center, 30. N. Bennet St. 1. Call to order – Stephen Passacantilli 2. Roll call – Stephen Passacantilli 3. Meeting Protocol – Marie Simboli 4. Update from the Office of Neighborhood Services — Nicole Leo 5. Report from the offices of local elected officials 6. Committee reports Read More…
The North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council’s Public Safety Committee will host a meeting on Thursday, March 4, to address issues evident in the current design of the Cross Street sidewalk plaza area. City Councilor Sal LaMattina will attend the meeting, along with State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz and a representative from the City of Boston’s Transportation Department. Read More…
Back in 2006, Sal Tecce went through the community process to receive zoning relief to develop the lot at 9 N. Margin Street. But, he didn’t know he had to pull a permit within two years so the application expired despite the previous approval of the City’s Inspectional Services. So now, a new attorney, George Moranci, was back this week Read More…
At this week’s North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) meeting, Miguel Gomez-Ibanez, Executive Director of the North Bennet Street School, updated the council and attendees on recent NBSS activities. The school celebrates its 125th anniversary this year. The trade school received a grant to start a woodworking class in March 2010 with the Eliot School’s 8th Read More…
In a vote of 9-1, the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) opposed the common victualler (C. V.) license for Segway Tours, also known as Boston Gliders, at 75 Commercial Street. At the February 8th meeting, owner Allan Danley presented his plan to serve coffee, water and non-alcoholic beverages to his clients before and after their Read More…
NORTH END/WATERFRONT NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL www.NEWNCBoston.org Monday, February 8, 2010 7:00PM *Note Location Change* Pilot House, 2 Atlantic Ave. NEWNC AGENDA 1. Call to order – Stephen Passacantilli 2. Roll call – Stephen Passacantilli 3. Meeting Protocol – Marie Simboli 4. Update from the Office of Neighborhood Services — Nicole Leo 5. Report from the offices Read More…