Six months since taking the helm as Commissioner of Boston’s Inspectional Services Department (ISD), Dion Irish intends to make an impact on several key initiatives. “ISD is like a giant ship and we need to maneuver to address new challenges,” said Irish, speaking at the November meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) has submitted a letter to the State House, supporting the proposed legislation by Rep. Aaron Michlewitz to prevent potential action from the Dept. of Environmental Protection (DEP) that could revert existing ground floor residences back to their original commercial use status under a Chapter 91 license process. Read More…
The November North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) meeting will be on Thursday, November 14, 2019. The meeting will be at 7 p.m. at the Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet Street. At this month’s meeting the association will hear from Inspectional Services Department (ISD) Commissioner Dion Irish on building related issues in the neighborhood. Read More…
The Horticulture Committee of the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) has received the November 2019 Good Neighbor Award. These volunteers meet every Sunday and Wednesday mornings bright and early to work for a couple of hours helping to beautify the Christopher Columbus Park on Boston’s waterfront. Recognition Chair Janet Gilardi says about the group, Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) hosted its annual residents party on October 30th at the Pilot House. NEWRA members, local residents and elected officials mingled while enjoying a meal and the scenic North End waterfront.
Come celebrate autumn with the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) on Wednesday, October 30 at 6 p.m. at the Pilot House. Curious about how to get involved with your neighborhood? Come and find out about NEWRA. Non-members, friends and neighbors welcome. See the full event notice below.
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted to support a new roof deck at 8-12 Battery St. to replace the old roof deck at their October meeting. The petition was presented by Greylock Roofing Project Manager Lauren Knollmeyer. Greylock was hired to replace the roof on 8-12 Battery Street and, in doing so, Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted 22-1 in opposition to a one-story addition at 49-49R Charter Street. The proposal, presented at NEWRA’s October meeting, was a revised version of an earlier petition that was opposed by NEWRA in July. The original plans proposed a full one-story addition to the top of the Read More…
Members of the Commercial Wharf East Condominium Association (CWECA) are asking community members to support legislation proposed by State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz to preserve the 40-year grandfathered uses of Commercial Wharf that would allow unit owners to continue living in their first-floor homes. CWECA’s lawyer Bill Zucker spoke at the October North End / Waterfront Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted to support a first floor addition at 23 Unity Street at their October meeting. Attorney Dan Toscano presented the proposed project to construct a first floor rear addition to the existing building at 23 Unity Street, which abuts the property of Old North Church. Watch the Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association began their October meeting with a series of important updates. Watch the full video above or skip to points of interest below. President Cheryl Delgreco began with a reminder of the annual NEWRA Fall party taking place October 30 from 6pm – 8:30pm at the Pilot House. There Read More…
The October North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) meeting will be on Thursday, October 10, 2019. The meeting will be at 7 p.m. at the Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet Street. In addition to the regular agenda, this meeting will feature NEWRA’s election of officers. Election Committee Chair, David Kubiak, announced the committee’s recommended slate Read More…