Peter Baldassari was recently presented with the Good Neighbor Recognition Award for his efforts in keeping the North End neighborhood clean. The award was made on behalf of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) by President Mary McGee and Recognition Chair Janet Gilardi. Peter sweeps Hanover Street and around the corner to Battery Street frequently. He Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted 17-2 to support variances related to 33 North Margin Street. Located at the corner of Cooper Street, the plans were presented by Attorney Daniel Toscano, as follows. (1) enclose the existing first floor entryway, formerly the entrance of Joe and Mary’s convenience store, encompassing 8 square feet. Read More…
Old North Church received the support of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) and Residents Association (NEWRA) regarding the use of community preservation act funds to make the Old North crypt handicap accessible. Rev. Stephen T. Ayres, Vicar and Old North Foundation Executive Director, presented the plans at the September 2018 community meetings. The Read More…
The application for 279 North Street was deferred after a presentation and discussion at the September 13th meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). The mutually agreed deferral was to give the proponents and abutters more time to work out potential changes to the proposal. Michael and Peta Prinn, existing North End Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) met for their monthly meeting on September 13, 2018. The meeting started with a series of community reports, shown in the above video. Follow along or jump to subjects of interest using this summary timeline. (00:00) Welcome and introductions – NEWRA President Mary McGee (01:50) Chapter 91 Educational Read More…
The September North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) meeting will be on Thursday, September 13, 2018. The meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. at the Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet Street. This month’s agenda can be found below.
Daniel O’Connor of Boston Bottle at 372 Commercial Street was recently presented with the Good Neighbor Recognition Award for his efforts in keeping the North End neighborhood clean. The award was presented by Recognition Committee Chair Janet Gilardi on behalf of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). Daniel said, I’ve been living in the North End for over Read More…
The North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted 17-9 in favor of Going Bananas’ proposal to add beer and wine to their grocery store at 65 Salem Street. Frank Scire, owner of Going Bananas Market, appeared before the Association Thursday evening with his plans to go to the Board of Appeal to change the legal occupancy of Read More…
Members of the North End/Waterfront Residents Association (NEWRA) expressed concerns about the planned use of artificial turf for Puopolo Park at the August NEWRA meeting. In May, the Boston Parks & Recreation Department presented their two design plans for the parks, which both include synthetic turf over grass on the multi-use field. At that community Read More…
Rep. Aaron Michlewitz appeared before the North End/Waterfront Residents Association (NEWRA) Thursday evening to give an update on the short term rentals/AirBnB legislation. Gov. Charle Baker sent back the Mass. legislature’s bill to regulate and tax short-term rentals (AirBnb, Homeaway, VRBO, etc.) in the beginning of August after formal legislature sessions have concluded for the year. Read More…
Things to know for Thursday Today is Thursday, August 9 and if you’re looking to make the most of your last few weeks of summer, check out CondeNast Traveler’s guide to where to go, what to do and where to eat in Boston this August. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 10:00AM Read More…
The August North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) meeting will be on Thursday, August 9, 2018. The meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. at the Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet Street. This month’s agenda can be found below.