Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy Executive Director, Jesse Brackenbury, updated the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) on how the Conservancy’s recent lease renewal for the parks will impact the North End. He was introduced by NEWRA’s representative on the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy Board, Robyn Reed, at their December 11, 2014 meeting. The imminent two-year Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted 3-26 in opposition to zoning variances sought at 16-18 Battery Street. Owner Seth Nock was not present at the meeting and was represented by Attorney Daniel Toscano. The application seeks to change the legal occupancy of the existing premises from nine to ten residential units and construct Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association meeting on December 11th included several brief reports, moderated by NEWRA President Ford Cavallari. Subjects covered: Enhancements on NEWRA.org website, including zoning and licensing documents. Time to renew NEWRA memberships. Forms available here. President’s challenge to bring in new members. Zoning, Licensing & Construction Committee report by Chair Victor Read More…
102-104 Prince Street owner, Joyce Pedi, has filed with the Zoning Board of Appeal to construct a one story addition on both buildings with an additional change in legal occupancy at 104 Prince Street. The property is at the corner of Thacher Street in Boston’s North End. The buildings will be up to 55 feet (before mechanicals / Read More…
The December 11, 2014 agenda for the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) includes: 102 – 104 Prince Street – Residential Zoning / Addition / Legal Occupancy 16 – 18 Battery Street – Residential Zoning / Legal Occupancy / Roof Deck Greenway Conservancy Presentation – Executive Director Jesse Brackenbury North End Beautification Committee Presentation NEWRA Holiday Reception The Read More…
Head of Boston Inspectional Services, William “Buddy” Christopher, spoke recently to the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) to discuss general issues associated with the department. Mr. Christopher said that ISD has been tasked by Mayor Walsh to: Expedite the permitting process for applicants. Uphold minimum standards for housing. Improve the experience at ISD. Change the Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nN-5fSnawbE] The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted 10-27 last week to ratify its previous vote opposing a zoning application that would allow the move of Pomodoro Restaurant to 204 Hanover Street, the former location of High Gear Jewelry. The new application has been simplified to contain only the occupancy change from retail Read More…
7-Eleven at 464 Hanover Street (on the corner of Commercial Street) received support for new signage this week from both the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) and North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). The design will be identical to that recently installed on the other 7-Eleven at 340 Hanover Street (corner of N. Bennet Read More…
The November 13, 2014 agenda for the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) includes: 204 Hanover Street – Pomodoro’s 181-183 North Washington Street – VPNE Parking Solutions 464 Hanover Street – 7-Eleven Signage 200 Atlantic Avenue – Tia’s Waterfront LLC RUFF: Gassy Dog Park Proposal Presentation Presentation by Inspectional Services Department The meeting will begin Read More…
Zoning, Licensing & Construction (ZLC) Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 28, 2014 7:00 p.m. Mariner’s House, 11 North Square Zoning and Licensing Applications 1. 59-61 Endicott Street. Paul Ferazzi has appealed to the Board of Appeal to change the legal occupancy of the building from a store (restaurant) and six residential units to eight residential units. The Read More…
Sushi Rock LLC received a mixed response from the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) to open an Asian fusion restaurant at 78-80 Salem Street. The location was most recently occupied by the Pulcinella Mozzarella Bar that closed about a year ago. Since then, a second floor has been added to the property. Nicholas Leo, represented by Read More…
In a vote of 27-4, the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted in favor of a proposed expansion of Monica’s Trattoria at 67-69 Salem Street. Jorge Mendoza, represented by Attorney William Ferullo, presented for the Mendoza Family regarding a request to the Licensing Board to amend the description of the license to add Read More…