Zoning, Licensing & Construction (ZLC) Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, July 22, 2014 7:00 p.m. Mariner’s House, 11 North Square Zoning and Licensing Applications 81-85 Atlantic Avenue (205 Commercial Street). Commercial Wharf Realty Trust has applied to the Zoning Board of Appeal to construct a new one-story addition to the side of the existing Golden Goose Read More…
Following up on previous comments related to the Government Center Garage Redevelopment project, neighborhood associations from the North End, Beacon Hill and West End have coordinated in a joint letter to the State expressing concerns along with “very specific measures of benefit and impact” on the downtown community. (Download the letter.) “… we continue to Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzthwiV5p_g] City Councilor Sal LaMattina and Boston Public Works Recycling Coordinator, Brian Kaufman, spoke at the July 10, 2014 North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) meeting. As of July 1st, there is no longer any trash pickup on Wednesdays and recycling has been added to Monday’s pickup. According to officials, residents have significantly improved Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4C8QsSP-jmo] The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) hosted a discussion regarding proposed changes to the state liquor licensing laws currently being debated in the legislature. State Representative Aaron Michlewitz and City Councilor Sal LaMattina updated the community on the status of these bills and answered questions from those in attendance at the Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrqqZqhHKWk] After a recent informational presentation from the new owners of Tia’s Restaurant, the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted 28-6 to bring the waterfront restaurant within its designated voting territory. Currently, Tia’s is just outside NEWRA’s review boundary as it is beyond Christopher Columbus Park. However, members have indicated that since Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted to oppose a zoning application that would allow the move of Pomodoro Restaurant to 204 Hanover Street, the former location of High Gear Jewelry. The jewelry store moved out in March 2013. Pomodoro, the Italian restaurant, is currently at 319 Hanover Street but said it was Read More…
The North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association will hold its next regular monthly meeting on Thursday, July 10, 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, July 10, 2014 Read More…
The Good Neighbor Recognition Award for June 2014 was awarded to Mama Maria restaurant at 3 North Square. The award was presented by Recognition Committee Chair Janet Gilardi of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). Mama Maria owner, Janine, is camera shy so the photo simply shows the exterior of the restaurant, located Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ri0cgciECM] The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted 26-12 on June 12th to oppose a proposed zoning change at 420 Commercial Street that would allow a new eatery, Vesuvio, to operate in the space by restauranteur, Damien DiPaola (Carmelina’s and Vito’s). Attorney Daniel Toscano presented for the property owner at the site Read More…
NORTH END / WATERFRONT RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION June 12, 2014 Meeting Agenda 7:00 p.m. Nazzaro Center 30 N. Bennet St. Informed and Involved Neighbors Make a Strong Neighborhood www.newra.org Reports 7:00 PM – 7:20 PM President’s Report Membership Committee Parks & Open Spaces Report Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee Zoning and Licensing Applications 7:20 Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) held a social event recently at Billy Tse’s Restaurant for new and existing members. NEWRA President Jim Salini said, It is very important that residents of our neighborhood have a direct voice on the issues that arise on a regular basis, which can significantly affect our quality Read More…
The Good Neighbor Recognition Award recipient for May 2014 is the North End Beautification Committee for their work toward the beautiful holiday decorations and ongoing weekend cleaning on the streets. The award was presented by NEWRA Recognition Committee Chair Janet Gilardi on behalf of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). Accepting the award for Read More…