Suffolk University’s John Nucci, Vice-President of Government and Community Affairs, was invited by the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) to speak about quality of life and loud party issues as a result of students living in the neighborhood. Nucci spent about 30 minutes at the January 9th NEWRA meeting discussing the steps that the Read More…
Amy Dwyer, Government and Community Affairs Manager of the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy, updated the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) on happenings in the North End Parks. Ms Dwyer also addressed Parcel 12 planning including the possibility of a dog park. A community workshop is tentatively scheduled in mid-March 2014. View the video Read More…
La Galleria 33 Restaurant at 123-125 Salem Street has applied to the Licensing Board for a new C.V. 7-Day All-Alcohol Beverages license to replace the existing Wine & Malt Beverages License. The licensed closing time will remain 11:00 PM, 7 days. No other change to the business or business operation is proposed. Rita Moran presented Read More…
Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee Report January 9, 2014 Current Applications The following applications were reviewed at the ZLC Committee meeting on December 17, 2013, and are scheduled for discussion and vote at NEWRA’s January 9, 2014 meeting: 1 & 2 Hull Street Court, Robert Onessimo, has filed appeals for zoning relief to construct fifth floor Read More…
David Kubiak, longtime chair of the Zoning, Licensing & Construction (ZLC) Committee for the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA), has announced that he is stepping down. David has led the ZLC committee for ten years, often with co-chair Victor Brogna, who remains in that position. The announcement came this week at the January Read More…
The North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association will hold its next regular monthly meeting next Thursday, January 9th, 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…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVQ2tkdfN5g] The Boston Harbor Association gave an updated presentation to the North End community with their latest information and outlook regarding the rising tide in Boston Harbor and its potential flooding impacts on neighborhood residents, businesses and property owners. Most recently, a new preliminary flood zone map was issued by FEMA that includes much Read More…
The Good Neighbor Recognition Award for December 2013 was presented to Billy Tse and his namesake restaurant at 290 Commercial Street. The award was given by the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). The presentation was made by NEWRA President Jim Salini, Recognition Committee Chair Janet Gilardi and member Michele Morgan at Billy Tse Read More…
NORTH END/WATERFRONT RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 7:00 PM Mariners House, 11 North Square, 2nd Floor Zoning Appeals and License Applications 7:00 PM – 7:20 PM 1 & 2 Hull Street Court, Robert Onessimo, has filed appeals for zoning relief to construct fifth floor additions to the two 4-story Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdvYBfILbEM] In a rare unanimous vote of 26-0 for zoning approval and 24-3 for a beer/wine/cordials license transfer, the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) strongly supported the applications that would expand the popular Modern Pastry Shop into the space formerly occupied by Piccola Venezia. Modern Pastry owners John Picariello and Sara McGee Read More…
Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee Report December 12, 2013 Current Applications The following applications were reviewed at the ZLC Committee meeting on November 19, 2013, and are scheduled for discussion and vote at NEWRA’s December 12 meeting: 263 Hanover Street, Modern Pastry Shop, owners John Picariello and Sara McGee have applied for Zoning Board approval to Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIEH6n1dZHc] A representative for the sign company contracted by 7-Eleven presented the plan for signage on the new convenience store that will open in the former White Hen Pantry location at the corner of Hanover and North Bennet streets. The store at 340 Hanover Street is scheduled to open in the next few weeks Read More…