At the October 8th meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA), President Ford Cavallari led a follow-up discussion regarding the pending 10-year extension of urban renewal powers by the Boston Redevelopment Authority. At its September 2015 meeting, NEWRA voted unanimously against the extension, joining with the Alliance of Downtown Civic Organizations (ADCO) in signing Read More…
This is the agenda for the Thursday’s NEWRA annual meeting on October 8th. At the annual meeting, in addition to normal business NEWRA elects its leadership slate for the coming year. Ford Cavallari, President, is running for re-election, Dave Goggins, currently Treasurer, is running for VP. Robyn Reed, currently Sergeant-at-Arms, is running for Secretary. And member Anne Read More…
The Zoning, Licensing & Construction Committee of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) will hear the following applications on Tuesday, September 22, 2015, 7:00 pm at the Mariner’s House, 11 North Square. All are welcome to attend.
“The dog park pilot at Gassy Flights (DeFilippo Playground) went extremely well and has been approved by the City to be a permanent addition to the neighborhood,” said RUFF (Responsible Urbanites for Fido) President Leslie Horn at this month’s North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) meeting. “The feedback we have been received has been extraordinarily positive. We’re excited,” said Horn. Read More…
In a unanimous vote of 26-0, North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted to oppose the proposed 10-year extension of urban renewal powers by the Boston Redevelopment Authority. [See BRA Seeks to Extend Urban Renewal Powers]. Joining with the Alliance of Downtown Civic Organizations (ADCO), NEWRA President Ford Cavallari presented an anti-urban renewal letter that will Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) strongly opposed a 5-story addition in the rear of 92-96 Salem Street, voting 4-23 against the proposal. Proponent Nicholas D’Amore, represented by Attorney Daniel Toscano, is looking to develop the space and change the legal occupancy of the premises from 6 residential units to 11, keeping zoning for Read More…
The September 10th meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) covered a host of local issues, presented by the group’s officers and committee heads. Here is a summary listing with timestamps for the video above. President’s Report – Ford Cavallari (00:00 in video) Lewis Wharf Hotel Proposal – Joint NEWRA/NEWNC meeting tentatively scheduled for October 2015 Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, September 10, 2015, 7:00 pm at the Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet Street. A detailed agenda is shown below. NEWRA has also issued a call for nominations for its executive positions of Vice President and Secretary. Interested members can talk to Read More…
The Good Neighbor Recognition Award for this month was awarded to Salon D’Emilio at 141 Richmond Street in Boston’s North End. The award was recently presented by Recognition Committee Chair Janet Gilardi of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). Emilio D’Ambrosio has been doing business at this location for 23 years. He has been a hair stylist since 1974. Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) hosted its annual Summer Party on August 19th at the Pilot House, Lewis Wharf. NEWRA members (and prospective members) enjoyed the scenic North End waterfront while socializing with fellow residents and local officials at the event. A special highlight of the summer party was Victor Brogna’s 80th birthday Read More…
Julie Burros, Boston’s new Chief of Arts and Culture spoke to neighborhood residents at the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) meeting held on August 13, 2015. Speaking on how arts and culture play in our lives, Burros discussed her role as a way to help shape the vision for public arts in Boston. Explaining how art can affect Read More…
Jerome Smith, Boston’s new Chief of Civic Engagement & Head of the Office of Neighborhood Services spoke to neighborhood residents at the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) meeting held on August 13, 2015. Speaking on the role of neighborhood services in the city and his role with the community, Smith spoke in detail on Read More…