The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) elected a new slate of officers for the 2014-2015 term at its annual meeting on Thursday, October 9, 2014. Outgoing NEWRA President, Jim Salini, introduced each of the nominees who made brief statements. With no opposing nominations, the new executives were unanimously elected by voice vote. All NEWRA officers are Read More…
The October 9, 2014 agenda for the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) includes: 67-69 Prince Street – Monica’s Restaurant 78-80 Salem Street – Sushi Rock Boston Water + Sewer Commission Presentation The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet Street. At 8:15 p.m., the NEWRA Annual Meeting Read More…
News from the boards of NEWRA and NEWNC: Tuesday, the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association and the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council submitted a joint letter to the Zoning Board of Appeals requesting that the application for a second story roof deck addition to Tia’s Restaurant be deferred until the applicant can appear before the North End Read More…
Animal Care and Control Interim Director, John Meany, spoke in the neighborhood this week to address resident concerns about enforcement of dog policies in the North End / Waterfront. Meany spoke how the unit’s policies have changed toward a more progressive approach in caring for animals. The meeting took place on September 11, 2014 at Read More…
North Bennet Street School President, Miguel Gomez-Ibanez, spoke at this week’s meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) to seek support for the school’s upcoming bid to expand into 128 North Street. A Request for Proposals is currently being drafted for the state-owned site along the Greenway. The historic gold-domed building on Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgpF6yJXGww] Video: NEWRA Reports from the September 11, 2014 meeting held at the Nazzaro Center. (00:00 in video) Welcome by NEWRA President, Jim Salini (00:30) Nicole Leo from the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services distributed updated trash guidelines from the Department of Public Works. (01:25) President’s Report The annual NEWRA election of officers will Read More…
The North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association will hold its next regular monthly meeting on Thursday, September 11, 2014, at the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 North Bennet Street, beginning at 7:00 PM. The agenda is copied below or see it with images in PDF format here. NORTH END/WATERFRONT RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION www.newra.org Meeting Agenda Thursday, September 11, 2014 Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) hosted its annual Summer Party on August 20, 2014 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. Many thanks to Michele Morgan for sharing these photos. (Click Read More…
Zoning, Licensing & Construction (ZLC) Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, August 26, 2014 7:00 p.m. Mariner’s House, 11 North Square Zoning and Licensing Applications 1. 420 Commercial Street. Nicole Griffith by Melina DiPaola has applied to the Zoning Board of Appeal to change the legal occupancy of the premises from garage/gas station to fitness center with Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted to support two neighborhood business requests at their August 14, 2014 meeting. NEWRA members voted 22-4 to support a new 40-seat pizzeria at 357-361 Hanover Street by Nedia Trust (Joe Bono and Warren Mustacchio of Al Dente and Benevento’s). The location at the corner of Fleet Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) annual Summer Party is scheduled for Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 6:30 p.m. at the Pilot House, 2 Atlantic Avenue, Lewis Wharf. NEWRA members (and prospective members) are welcome to enjoy the North End’s waterfront and socialize with your community. Food and drinks will be served. Bring your Read More…
The Good Neighbor Recognition Award for July 2014 was awarded to Philip’s Salon at 437 Hanover Street. The award was presented by Recognition Committee Chair Janet Gilardi of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). Maria Russo is the owner of Philip’s Salon, starting her business on Prince Street before modernizing and moving to Read More…