The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) held its July 2019 meeting this week starting off with a number of notable reports and community updates. Follow the updates using this video timeline and summary. (00:00 in video) Welcome and Roll Call – NEWNC President Brett Roman (01:00) Meeting protocol – NEWNC Vice President John Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) voted unanimously on Monday night to oppose a proposal to add a one-story addition at 49-49R Charter Street. The petition also calls for legalizing the basement and boosting the occupancy from six to eight residences. Abutters with 4th and 5th floor windows facing the property adamantly objected Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, July 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 an increase in occupancy at 49-49A Charter Street. There will also be a presentation on Read More…
Chris Osgood, Boston’s Chief of Streets, and Brian Coughlin, Public Works Superintendent, addressed the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) this week regarding the upcoming changes to citywide trash collection services. Specifically, there is a new weekly schedule and pickup start time for the North End and downtown neighborhoods. North End / Waterfront trash Read More…
Boston’s new plastic bag ban was discussed at the June 2019 meeting of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC). Ian Donnelly, Special Assistant to the Commissioner, Boston Environment Department, spoke to the group about how City is communicating and enforcing the ban across businesses in Boston. To date, the city has not been Read More…
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…