Real Estate Transportation

Developer Thomas O’Brien Presents Government Center Garage Mega-Project to North End Residents [Video]

HYM Investment Group LLC President, Thomas O’Brien, presented to the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association, plans for redevelopment of the Government Center Garage site. The meeting took place on Thursday, July 11, 2013 at the Nazzaro Community Center in Boston’s North End. Watch the video shown above to view the full presentation and discussion Read More…

Community Real Estate

Residents’ Association Issues Comment Letter on Government Center Garage Project

The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) issued a comment letter, dated July 8, 2013, regarding the Government Center Garage Project. The proposal, currently under review by the Boston Redevelopment Authority and other agencies, would replace much of the existing 11-story garage between New Sudbury and New Chardon streets with 771 apartments and condominiums, Read More…

Health & Environment

Nazzaro Community Center Youth Program Receives NEWRA’s Good Neighbor Recognition Award

NEWRA Recognition Committee Chair Janet Gilardi presents the Nazzaro Community Youth Program with the Good Neighbor Recognition Award. (Photo by Phil Orlandella) The Good Neighbor Recognition Award for June 2013 was presented to the Nazzaro Community Center Youth Program on behalf of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). A group of about 40 Read More…

Event Notices

Residents’ Association July Agenda Includes Greenway and Supermarket Updates Plus Government Center Garage Redevelopment Presentation

July Meeting Agenda Informed and Involved Neighbors Make a Strong Neighborhood www.newra.org Date: Thursday, July 11, 2013 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Nazzaro Center, 30 North Bennet Street Reports 7:00 PM – 7:15 PM President’s Report Membership Committee Parks and Open Space Committee Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee Rose Kennedy Greenway Update 7:15 PM – 7:30 Read More…

Arts & Culture Photos & Videos

Dr. Joseph Warren: Medicine, Intrique, Romance and Revolution in Boston’s North End [Video]

[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAneNU0GVfA] As we honor those who fought and died in the Battle of Bunker Hill on June 17, 1775, NEWRA hosted a presentation by Samuel A. Forman about Dr. Joseph Warren, beloved North End physician, leader of the rebellion in Boston that led to the birth of our nation, dispatcher of Paul Revere on Read More…

Real Estate

NEWRA Comment Letter on Boston Garden Project

View PDF Format Version Here North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association www.NEWRA.org June 11, 2013 Secretary Richard K. Sullivan, Jr. Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Attn: MEPA Office Deirdre Buckley, EEA No. 15052 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900 Boston MA 02114 Subject: Boston Garden Project Environmental Notification Form Dear Secretary Sullivan: North Read More…

Real Estate

NEWRA Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee Report – June 2013

North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association www.NEWRA.org Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee Report June 13, 2013 View PDF Format Version Here Current Applications The following applications are on NEWRA’s June 13, 2013 meeting agenda for discussion and vote: 266 Commercial Street, Four Winds Restaurant, Thomas Gioia has applied to the Mayor’s Office of Consumer Affairs Read More…

Event Notices Food & Drink

St. Joseph Society Withdraws Plan to Move Feast; Four Winds and Strega Cafe Receive Support From Residents’ Association [Video]

[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNbSFVAKsQc] Video: North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) Meeting on June 13, 2013. A brief review and video timeline is shown below. (00:00) President’s Report by Jim Salini (03:00) Membership Committee Report by Mary McGee (03:40) Parks and Open Space Committee Report by Anne Pistorio (04:00) Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee Report by Read More…

Event Notices

NEWRA June 2013 Meeting Agenda Includes Four Winds, Strega Pizzeria and Cafe, St. Joseph’s Society and Dr. Joseph Warren Historical Presentation

June Meeting Agenda Informed and Involved Neighbors Make a Strong Neighborhood www.newra.org Date: Thursday, June 13, 2013 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Nazzaro Center, 30 North Bennet Street Reports 7:00 PM – 7:15 PM President’s Report Membership Committee Parks and Open Space Committee Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee Zoning and Licensing Applications 7:15 PM – 7:30 Read More…

Event Notices Food & Drink Real Estate

Revised May 28th Agenda: NEWRA ZLC Committee Adds Discussion of Major Development Projects

NEWRA Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 7:00 PM Mariners House, 11 North Square, 2nd Floor 7:00 PM – 7:15 PM 266 Commercial Street, Four Winds Restaurant, Thomas Gioia has applied to the Mayor’s Office of Consumer Affairs and Licensing to amend the existing Live Entertainment License to include Karaoke Read More…

Community Photos & Videos

NEWRA Party Brings Out Prospective Members and Recognizes Longtime Officers, Victor Brogna and David Kubiak

The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) hosted an informal social event to introduce prospective members to the neighborhood group. The party was held at the North Street Grille with complimentary food and drinks on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. NEWRA President Jim Salini explained that the purpose of the event was to promote NEWRA Read More…

Event Notices

Four Winds Live Entertainment License and Strega Cafe Requests to be Heard by NEWRA Committee

NEWRA Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 7:00 PM Mariners House, 11 North Square, 2nd Floor 7:00 PM – 7:15 PM 266 Commercial Street, Four Winds Restaurant, Thomas Gioia has applied to the Mayor’s Office of Consumer Affairs and Licensing to amend the existing Live Entertainment License to include Karaoke Read More…