Here are the latest reports from the North End / Waterfront Residents Association (NEWRA) meeting, held on January 12, 2017. View full video coverage and a timeline below: Video timeline: (Opening) President’s Report by Mary McGee: Citing Jason Aluia’s great success with his efforts to save the North End Nursing Home, NEWRA is forming a by-laws committee, Read More…
An overwhelming number of residents opposed the Municipal Harbor Plan, proposed by the Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA, formerly the BRA), at the January 2017 meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). The plan is a set of guidelines for zoning and a vision for development and open space for Boston’s waterfront between the Read More…
A proposal to renovate and add additional living space to 3-5 Quincy Court has been one of the most contentious requests for zoning relief in the neighborhood. It didn’t get any better at the recent North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) meeting. The Boston Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) voted to deny a previous plan for a fourth story addition in Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) will hold its Monthly Meeting on Thursday, January 12, 2017, 7:00 p.m. at the Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet Street. Below, is the agenda that is set to cover the Municipal Harbor Plan proposed by the BRA/BPDA, 88NOWA hotel, and Winthrop Square. Contact info@newra.org and visit www.newra.org for more information.
In order to improve voice and data coverage along Commercial Street and the North End / Waterfront, Verizon Wireless is proposing new antennas to be installed on specific rooftops where private building owners are leasing space to the company. Representatives of Verizon presented plans at this week’s neighborhood meetings, as shown in the videos below. At 406-418 Commercial Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) supported a proposal to add a 4th story to the building at 8 Cooper Street. In a 30-2 vote, the group favored the application by Risa Realty Trust (Rita and Lisa Dipietrantonio) to renovate the property which will be owner occupied. The Dipietrantonio family own the L’Osteria Restaurant Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) held its monthly meeting on December 8, 2016. A topic summary is shown below with a timeline for the above video so you can jump to items of interest. (00:00 in video) President’s Report – Mary McGee (02:00) NEWRA 2017 membership – New members and renewals welcome (online here). Discussion Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, December 8, 2016, 7:00 p.m. at the Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet Street. The agenda is shown here. This meeting is listed on the Community Calendar.
This month’s meeting of the NEWRA Zoning, Licensing & Construction committee will take place on Tuesday, November 22, 2016, 7:00 p.m. at the Mariner’s House, 11 North Square, 2nd Floor. Please see the agenda below. All are welcome to attend.
In a vote of 36-1, the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted to support the recent Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) report that pilings underwater at high tide cannot be built upon. The DEP report is currently in a comment period until November 21st, after which a final determination will be made. If the DEP Read More…
State Representative Aaron Michlewitz spoke at the November 10, 2016 meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA), congratulating new NEWRA President Mary McGee who was presiding over her first meeting. Running unopposed on Election Day, Rep. Michlewitz will start his fourth 2-year term in the State House of Representatives. Wearing a sling for Read More…
Video: NEWRA meeting, November 10, 2016 – Executive and Committee Reports The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) presented its new executive team, led by President Mary McGee, at the November 10, 2016 meeting. Follow along with this summary and timeline for the embedded video above. (00:00) NEWRA President Mary McGee introduced NEWRA officers, including Vice Read More…