The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) met this week on Thursday, May 15, 2015. A number of reports were provided by the group’s executives and committee chairs. A video timeline is noted below so you can jump to specific parts of the presentations. (00:00 in video) Welcome and Introductions by NEWRA President Ford Cavallari Read More…
Native North Ender and editor of the Regional Review, Phil Orlandella received a special birthday wish from the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). NEWRA presented a cake and NEMPAC trumpet student Victor Brogna played “Happy Birthday” for the occasion. It was all captured in video at the May 14, 2015 meeting at the Nazzaro Read More…
The May 14, 2015 meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) starts at 7:00 P.M. and will be held at the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 N. Bennet Street. The meeting agenda is shown below. Reports 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM President’s Report Membership Committee Parks and Open Spaces Committee Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee Votes Read More…
The Zoning, Licensing & Construction (ZLC) Committee of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) will hold its April meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 2015, 7:00 p.m. at the Mariner’s House. All are welcome to attend. Details and agenda in the following notice. Update: 75 Commercial Street, Italia di Gusto, has been postponed until the Read More…
https://youtu.be/bMc2S96nnJc The North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) presented at North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) on April 9th with an update on their activities and upcoming programs. Representing NEMPAC were North End residents Dianne Royle, Board President and Sherri Snow, Executive Director. NEMPAC operates out of the former washhouse on the Prado (Paul Revere Mall) and Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted 13-10 in support of a zoning request by 47 Charter Street owner Anne Dibenedetto (47 Charter St Realty Trust), represented by Attorney Daniel Toscano. Ms. Dibenedetto was born and raised in the North End and is married to Jose Duarte of Taranta Restaurant on Hanover Street. The property owner has Read More…
Recent changes in the Haymarket Hotel development project at Parcel 9, along the Greenway, was the discussion topic at a recent meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association. NEWRA President Ford Cavallari took an informal survey regarding the community’s concern about the increase in hotel height (from 85′ to 103′) and redesign by the Normandy Partners / Read More…
Dr. Edward Harlowe and Marybeth Pearlberg received a supportive vote, 16-9, from the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) for their zoning request at 20 Unity Court. The petitioners presented a 4.5’x12′ three-story addition that would fill a “notch” in their existing building, which is an owner-occupied single family residence. The property is adjacent to the Old Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) held its April 2015 monthly meeting on Thursday night. As is typical, NEWRA executives and committee chairs provided a rundown of recent news and announcements on a myriad of neighborhood subjects. (00:00 time in video) President’s report – Ford Cavallari Boston Shines is on Saturday, May 9th, 9am Read More…
Zoning, Licensing & Construction (ZLC) Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, March 24, 2015 7:00 p.m. Mariner’s House, 11 North Square Zoning and Licensing Applications ZLC meetings are open to the public. Abutters are encouraged to attend! Informed and Involved Neighbors Make a Strong Neighborhood
State Representative Aaron Michlewitz held a discussion regarding pending legislation at the March meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). Michlewitz represents the 3rd Suffolk District in Massachusetts including the Boston neighborhoods of the North End / Waterfront, West End, Beacon Hill, Chinatown, Downtown Crossing, Bay Village, Leather District and much of the South Read More…
Using newly released city licensing data online, North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association President Ford Cavallari gave an update on liquor license density in the neighborhood at NEWRA’s March meeting. Using the number of alcohol licenses and licensed seats, he tabulated the statistics shown below. Notably, the North End has the highest population density in the city. (View the Read More…