The next monthly meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) will be held on Thursday, November 10, 2016, 7:00 p.m. at the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 N. Bennet Street. The full agenda is shown below. We welcome the North End Community to join us for this meeting! *Please join us after the meeting Read More…
This week’s meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) included a series of brief neighborhood reports and updates. View the video, using the timeline below to jump to items of interest. (00:00) Welcome and introductions – Ford Cavallari (02:30) Councilor Sal LaMattina’s Office – Michael Sinatra The councilor’s office is working with Commercial Street residents Read More…
Longtime North End resident, Mary McGee, is the new President of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). McGee was voted into the lead role after a contentious election process at the October 13th annual meeting. An unsuccessful proposal to extend executive term limits thwarted the group’s nomination committee to have past President Ford Cavallari continue serving in that role. Vice Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) will hold its Annual Meeting, Election & Reception on Thursday, October 13, 2016, 7:00 p.m. at the Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet Street. The agenda is shown here, along with a proposal to extend officer term limits that will be potentially voted on at the meeting. See www.newra.org Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) has proposed an important change in its by-laws to extend executive term limits from two to four years. The membership was informed via email of the proposed change: Currently, the by-laws state: “No officer may serve for more than two years consecutively…” and the proposed change would state: “No officer may serve for Read More…
Greenway Conservancy Executive Director, Jesse Brackenbury, and Public Art Curator, Lucas Cowen, gave an update last week to the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). Cowen presented plans for a 2017 public art exhibit on the North End Parks on the Greenway at Parcel 10, across from the Boston Public Market building. The North End installation is part of a Read More…
North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) President Ford Cavallari penned the following message to City Councilor Sal LaMattina regarding scheduling conflicts from City Hall offices. Sal, I’m sure you’ve seen that the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services (ONS) is holding five liquor-license-related abutters meetings in the North End at exactly the same time as your very important Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) reported on a number of neighborhood issues at its September meeting. Here is a summary and video timeline from the “Reports” part of the meeting. (00:00 in video) NEWRA Officer Nominations Open – The NEWRA annual election is October 13th and the group is accepting nominations for its Read More…
The Battery Wharf Hotel (2-5 Battery Wharf, Boston), now operated by Westmont Hospitality, received a rare 28-0 unanimous vote of support to add live entertainment to its certificate of occupancy by the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). Live entertainment is for indoor use only, including the lobby and function rooms, but not in Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted to oppose (17-12) the proposed change in legal occupancy at 278-284 North Street by applicant Joseph Bocelli and local developer Colin Yip. Represented by Attorney Daniel Toscano, the proponents presented their plan for 17 residential units and 2 commercial spaces renovation (with sprinklers) in the existing building Read More…
Chad Wolfson was recently presented with the Good Neighbor Recognition Award for his efforts in cleaning around his North Hudson Street property. The award was presented by Recognition Committee Chair Janet Gilardi on behalf of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). Chad said, I am very lucky to live in the North End. This is a very special Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) will hold its monthly members voting meeting on September 8, 2016, 7:00 p.m. at the Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet Street. The meeting is open to the community and the agenda is shown below.