On March 16, 2016, new FEMA flood maps go into effect in Boston. Representatives from FEMA and Americorps spoke about the implications at the February meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is a federal program that mandates flood insurance for any structure located in a high-risk area (the Read More…
North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) President Ford Cavallari called out the “elephant in the room” at the group’s February meeting, referring to the new all-alcohol licenses recently granted by the Boston Licensing Board. [See All-Alcohol License Upgrades Granted to Three North End Restaurants] “Royal Rumble” and “gifts of up to $350,000” were the terms used by NEWRA Read More…
The following neighborhood reports were made at the February 11, 2016 meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). Here is a summary and timeline for the above video so you can jump to topics of interest. (00:00 in video) Welcome and introduction by NEWRA President Ford Cavallari (02:50) Update on Urban Renewal letter writing campaign. See Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) will hold its monthly membership meeting on Thursday, February 11, 2016, 7:00 p.m. at the Nazzaro Community Center. NEWRA encourages all North End/Waterfront residents to become active members and participate in neighborhood meetings. Meetings are open, and all are welcome! For more information, contact info@newra.org. The full agenda is Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted 25-2 in support of a zoning relief request at 4 Cleveland Place. The request is being made by the Puopolo family, longtime residents that will continue to live at the address. The application to the Zoning Board of Appeal is to change the occupancy of the building from Read More…
New City Councilor At-Large Annissa Essaibi-George spoke last week to the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) just a few weeks into her first term on the Boston City Council. Dorchester resident and former East Boston High teacher, Essaibi-George replaces Stephen Murphy as one of the four at-large councilors representing all of Boston’s neighborhood. Essaibi-George Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted 25-8 to oppose an expanded roof deck at 536 Commercial Street in a request by property owner Allison Bonney. A proviso has been in place that an existing roof deck at the address not exceed 150 square feet due to abutting windows from a neighboring building. The Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) held its monthly meeting on January 14, 2016. The first half hour was dedicated to various neighborhood reports and updates, summarized below in this video timeline. (00:00 in video) President’s Report and Introductions – Ford Cavallari (06:20) New All-Alcohol Licenses Update and Discussion [See also North End Restaurants Get a Jump Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) will hold its monthly membership meeting on Thursday, January 14, 2016, 7:00 p.m. at the Nazzaro Community Center. NEWRA encourages all North End/Waterfront residents to become active members and participate in neighborhood meetings. Meetings are open, and all are welcome! For more information, contact info@newra.org. The full agenda Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) held a discussion regarding priorities for the new year, 2016. Some of the notable suggestions: Participate in the public process associated regarding the North Station transportation plan. Developers are funding $400,000 toward the traffic study. Read more here. Invite the At-Large City Councilors to speak at upcoming NEWRA meetings. Read More…
Video: Lewis Wharf, discussion of proposed hotel development at NEWRA – December 10, 2015 North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) provided an update on the status of the public process around the proposed Lewis Wharf hotel project. Presenting for the NEWRA Executive Committee was Jennifer Crampton, Impact Advisory Group member on the LW project Read More…
The Zoning, Licensing and Construction (ZLC) Committee of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) will have a meeting on Tuesday, December 15, 2015, 7:00 p.m. at the Mariner’s House, 11 North Square, 2nd Floor. Abutters and the public are welcome to attend. The agenda is shown below.