[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-UtJ6-BVVc] The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) held its monthly meeting on March 13, 2014 at the Nazzaro Community Center in Boston’s North End. A series of community reports commenced the meeting. A summary and video timeline is shown below so you can jump to items of interest. 00:00 Welcome by NEWRA Read More…
The Good Neighbor Recognition Award for March 2014 was given to Joan Murphy for her work at Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park. The award was presented by NEWRA Recognition Committee Chair Janet Gilardi on behalf of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). Joan volunteers her time in Columbus Park almost every day using her metal Read More…
The following response is from the Executive Committee of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) regarding the proposal to unify the two groups by members of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC). Reality trumps nostalgia The March 11 proposal published by the members of the North End Neighborhood Council missed an Read More…
The following proposal is being put forth by the current members of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC). PROPOSAL FOR UNIFICATION OF NORTH END BOARDS During the 1980’s, Boston Mayor Ray Flynn created a neighborhood approval process to for zoning and licensing issues. In each neighborhood or sub-neighborhood, an advisory Neighborhood Council was Read More…
The following comment letter on Boston Garden Project’s Final Environmental Impact Report was submitted jointly by North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association and West End Civic Association. View letter in PDF format. [hr] March 7, 2014 Secretary Richard K. Sullivan, Jr. Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Attn: MEPA Office Alexander Strysky, EEA No. 15052 Read More…
The North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association will hold its next regular monthly meeting on Thursday, March 13th, 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 March Meeting Agenda Thursday, March 13, 2014 Nazzaro Center, 30 North Bennet Read More…
The Good Neighbor Recognition Award for February 2014 was presented to MaryAnn Contardo Tordiglione for her work in The Gassy, also known as DeFilippo Playground. The award was presented by NEWRA President Jim Salini and Recognition Committee Chair Janet Gilardi on behalf of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). MaryAnn designs little scenes at Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkeRtoiYChs] As part of a series of community meetings on the proposed North End “cycle track,” city officials presented to the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) on February 13, 2014. The redesign of Commercial Street and part of Atlantic Avenue will incorporate a dedicated bicycle “cycle track” from Cross Street to Charter Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4o-DHaBvANU] The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) supported the transfer of an alcohol license at 326-328 Commercial Street from Davide Restaurant (Gesualdi Family) to Donato Frattaroli, longtime North End restauranteur and current operator of Lucia’s Ristorante. Mr. Frattaroli and Attorny Daniel Toscano presented the application that continues the 11:30 pm closing hour Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-d8Ronb5Scg] It was a busy agenda at the February 13, 2014 meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). This video post includes the President’s and Committee Reports. Video Timeline Index (00:00 in video) NEWRA President, Jim Salini called the meeting to order. (00:30) Nicole Leo from Mayor’s Walsh Office announced that Read More…
The North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association will hold its next regular monthly meeting on Thursday, February 13th, in the Nazzaro Center, 30 North Bennet Street, beginning at 7:00 PM. The agenda is copied below. NEWRA meetings are open to all, and North End/Waterfront residents are especially welcome to join in these discussions. More information about NEWRA Read More…
Both North End / Waterfront neighborhood groups supported Collin Yip and his plan to develop 124-126 Salem Street with a five story building in what is now a 13-space parking lot. The new building will include nine condominium units with commercial (restaurant or retail) space on the first floor. The members of the Residents’ Association Read More…