[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfByaXf516A] Students from Wentworth Institute of Technology, Department of Architecture, presented the results of a competition to redesign the Flights area at DeFilippo Playground (The Gassy). Specifically, the assigned project was titled, “Urban Path: Activating the North End Flights.” Within the Flights area, students were encouraged to incorporate a performance space and public restrooms. Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIdNCHaUGfA] The movie “Black Mass” starring Johnny Depp will be filming in the North End on May 29th from 10am – 9pm around the Margaret Street area. The street will be closed for the day and be transformed into a 1970’s period set, including swapping out the street light to the old sodium vapor Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LET2gr8Tbg] The City Hall reports section of this week’s NEWRA meeting held some notable tidbits, as announced by Neighborhood Coordinator, Nicole Leo. As part of Boston Shines this Saturday, the Public Works department will be powerwashing the sidewalks on Hanover and Salem Street. This will fulfill a campaign promise from Mayor Marty Walsh, an Read More…
The North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association will hold its next regular monthly meeting on Thursday, May 8, 2014, in the Nazzaro Center, 30 North Bennet Street, beginning at 7:00 PM. The agenda is copied below or in PDF format here. NORTH END/WATERFRONT RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION www.newra.org Meeting Agenda Thursday, May 8, 2014 Nazzaro Center, 30 North Bennet Read More…
The Good Neighbor Recognition Award recipients for April 2014 are the Friends of the North End Branch Library – Garden Committee for their volunteer work at attending to the library’s needs and beautification on a weekly basis. The award was presented by NEWRA Recognition Committee Chair Janet Gilardi on behalf of the North End / Waterfront Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqhzkgddh1Y] Marchelle Jacques-Yarde, Outreach Coordinator for Design and Construction of the Boston Parks Department, talked to members of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) on April 10th about capital planning projects for the North End parks. Some specific areas of concern include the Copp’s Hill Terrace and Prado – Paul Revere Mall. Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1YGiT8LJBo] There are plenty of neighborhood tidbits in these reports from the April 10, 2013 meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). Below is a video timeline of the notable topics covered. 00:00 Welcome by NEWRA President, Jim Salini 00:25 Introduction of Joe Ruggiero, Suffolk University Government and Community Coordinator 01:00 President’s Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIQ_vGnW_aQ] Goody Glover’s did not receive support for a 2:00 a.m. closing hour extension request, in a vote of 5-26, from the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) at its April 10, 2014 meeting. The current closing hour is 1:00 a.m. and 11 year owner, Dan McMyler, said his customers have been asking Read More…
The North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association will hold its next regular monthly meeting on Thursday, April 10, 2014, in the Nazzaro Center, 30 North Bennet Street, beginning at 7:00 PM. The agenda is copied below or in PDF format here. NORTH END/WATERFRONT RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION www.newra.org Meeting Agenda Thursday, April 10, 2014 Nazzaro Center, 30 North Bennet Read More…
by Jessica Colarossi A political divide between two North End community groups seems to be growing larger, despite recent efforts to close the gap. The North End Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) and the North End Waterfront Resident Association (NEWRA) have been butting-heads over a proposal to merge their Zoning and Licensing Committees. In summary, NEWNC Read More…
Zoning, Licensing & Construction (ZLC) Committee March Meeting Agenda Tuesday, March 25, 2014 7:00 p.m. Mariner’s House, 11 North Square Zoning and Licensing Applications 1. 74-76 Salem Street, Café Nuovo, Inc., d/b/a Ferrara’s Restaurant, has petitioned the Licensing Board to transfer their beer, wine and cordials license to Urban Cantina, Inc., with Frank A. Scire Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AIU6ZPh48U] The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) heard and supported the zoning relief a new 5-story residential building at 210 Endicott Street, owned by Robert DelloRusso. The height of the planned building will be 51 feet, with a private roof deck and four parking spaces. After a short discussion, members voted 33-3 Read More…