William Tuttle – Deputy Director of Real Estate Massachusetts Turnpike Authority State Transportation Building 10 Park Plaza, Suite 4160 Boston, MA 02116 Re: MassPike Parcel 9 On behalf of the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council, I am writing to strongly urge the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority to designate a developer as soon as possible to develop the Read More…
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Fortune Teller Receives Permit from Licensing Board after NEWRA Supports and NEWNC Opposes
Faced with conflicting views from the two neighborhood groups, the Boston Licensing Board granted Sophia Anderson a fortune teller permit to operate at 215 Hanover Street. The North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association voted 30-16 in favor of a fortune teller permit for Sophia Anderson to operate on the 2nd floor of 215 Hanover Street. The NEWRA vote Read More…
NEWNC Goes to the Movies, Hears Fortunes & Zoning Issues
The North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) met on several community issues at its September 14th meeting. See NEWNCBoston.org for the detailed minutes. Here is a summary: Movie Filming in the North End – Three movie companies presented their plans to the council regarding the use and impact of North End streets over the next few Read More…
NEWNC Meeting Agenda – Monday, September 14
North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council Meeting Monday, September 14, 2009 Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet Street 7:00 pm Meeting Agenda: David Roderick (105 Prince St.) seeking zoning relief to rebuild and expand the headhouse on the roof of the 5-story residential building. Federico Family Trust (2 Holden Ct.) seeking to change the legal occupancy from a Read More…
New Website for North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC)
The North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council, NEWNC, has rolled out its new website at: www.newncboston.org. There is also an email sign-up on the website for the distribution of agendas and announcements. The link is on the upper right of the main page or you can get there via www.newncboston.org/emaillist. NEWNC does not have an August meeting, Read More…
Fireworks at NEWNC Meeting Over Barber Shop Zoning Variance
Everything was going smoothly last night at the Fairmont Battery Wharf during the July NEWNC (North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council) meeting, until the last agenda item regarding 113 Salem Street. Owner Arthur Caras, his attorney, and contractor Michael Dello Russo presented plans to expand the existing barber shop and nail salon in the rear of the Read More…
NEWNC Agenda for Monday, July 13th Meeting
The North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) is having its monthly meeting on Monday, July 13th at 7:00pm. The location was incorrect in the Regional Review so please take note that the meeting is at the Fairmont Battery Wharf in the Constitution Ballroom (not the Nazzaro Center). The agenda is listed below. NEWNC July 13, 2009 Read More…
Upcoming Neighborhood Meetings
A few reminders for upcoming neighborhood meetings in the next week: Thursday for NEWRA, Monday for NEWNC and Tuesday for FOCCP. See the Calendar for all upcoming meetings & events in the North End/Waterfront community. NEWRA-North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association Thursday, July 9, 2009, 7:00pm Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet St Click here for complete agenda Read More…
North End Groups Send Joint Letter on Parcel 9
In an expression of neighborhood unity, three North End neighborhood groups submitted a joint comment letter regarding the proposals for Parcel 9 (Haymarket/Blackstone St.). Input was coordinated by the North End Central Artery Advisory Committee (NECAAC) along with participation from the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) and the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC). Based on Read More…
NEWNC Approves 20 Parmenter St Addition
In a 7-0 vote, the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) approved of the plan to erect a one-story addition to the building at 20 Parmenter St. The building is commonly known as the North End Union and has been “in transition” for many years since Joe Perroncello took control as Trustee of the 20 Parmenter Read More…
NEWNC Meeting – New Members & Officers
At the June monthly meeting of the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC), the officers for the coming year were announced: President Stephen Passacantilli Vice-President Marie Simboli Secretary Bill Lane Stephen replaces Bill Musto as President who did not run for another term. Marie replaces Aaron Michlewitz as Vice-President who may resign from the Council pending Read More…
Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) Election Results
The results are in for the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) election that was held on Saturday, May 16, 2009. There were 10 candidates running for 6 seats, although that has expanded to 7 seats due to an open seat formerly held by Aaron Michlewitz who is running for State Representative. There was also a Read More…