The reconstruction of North Washington Street Bridge, commonly known as the Charlestown Bridge, was presented to middling reviews by attendees at this week’s meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). The new bridge has a modern “tuning fork” design that takes its cues from the nearby Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge. Some attendees at the Read More…
The March 12, 2015 agenda for the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) includes: Downtown “Space Saver” Ban State Representative Aaron Michlewitz North Washington Street Bridge Presentation The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet Street.
Zoning, Licensing & Construction (ZLC) Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 24, 2015 7:00 p.m. Mariner’s House, 11 North Square Zoning and Licensing Applications 319 Hanover Street. Scopa LLC, d/b/a Scopa, intends to file an application with the City of Boston Licensing Board, asking to be issued a new CV 7-Day Malt & Wine Beverages w/Cordials Read More…
The North End Beautification Committee updated the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) on their recent work to clean and beautify the neighborhood. The NEBC is a community-based volunteer organization with a mission to preserve, maintain and enhance the aesthetic integrity of this historic North End neighborhood, with the hopes to enrich its beautification through Read More…
The Battery Wharf Hotel received an overwhelmingly supportive vote of 23-3 from the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) in favor of transferring its alcohol license. The transaction is a result of the recent purchase of hotel operations from the Fairmont to Toronto’s Westmont Hospitality Group in partnership with Thomas Tan of Bestford Hospitality Group. Operations Read More…
North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) held its monthly meeting on Thursday, February 12, 2015. There were several announcements and committee reports on various issues. A timeline summary follows below. (00:00 in video) President’s Report – Ford Cavallari (02:45) Meeting protocol (05:20) Restaurant naming issue (11:20) Membership Committee Report – Mary McGee (12:00) Parks Read More…
The February 12, 2015 agenda for the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) includes: Battery Wharf Hotel Alcohol License Transfer Application Beautification Committee Update North Washington Street Bridge Presentation + Discussion The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet Street.
Zoning, Licensing & Construction (ZLC) Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 3, 2014 7:00 p.m. Mariner’s House, 11 North Square Zoning and Licensing Applications 3 Battery Wharf. Sweet Basil, Inc. d/b/a The Cactus Club has applied to the Licensing Board to transfer its Common Victualler 7-Day All Alcohol License with 2:00am closing to Boston Beverage Services, Inc. Read More…
The folks from Greenovate Boston are raising the excitement level for the ongoing composting pilot program in the North End that is soon to expand throughout the city. Project Oscar consists of containers located at the Nazzaro Center playground where residents drop off food scraps at their convenience. The program not only gets food out of Read More…
City Councilor Sal LaMattina (District A-1; North End, Charlestown & East Boston) gave a New Year’s update on city affairs at this week’s meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). Most of Councilor LaMattina’s update related to the impact of home-sharing services, such as AirBnb, in Boston’s neighborhoods. The councilor believes there are Read More…
The January 8, 2015 agenda for the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) includes: Recap of various zoning items including consequences of the ZBA’s approach to its obligations under the Zoning Code, the emergent Airbnb issue for the North End, a Parcel 9 update, and the Chiofaro towers. 130-130B Salem Street (at Noyes Place) – Mendoza Brothers, LLC, d/b/a Monica’s Read More…
The Good Neighbor Recognition Award for November 2014 was awarded to the North End Fish Market, also known as Mercato del Mare, at 99 Salem Street in Boston’s North End. Receiving the award were owners Keri Cassidy and Liz Ventura with Chef Chris Lin. The award was presented by Recognition Committee Chair Janet Gilardi of the Read More…