Community

NEWRA to Host Conversation with James W. Hunt, Boston’s Chief of Environmental and Energy Services

The February 9, 2012 meeting agenda for the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) is shown below. The meeting begins at 7:00 pm at the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 N. Bennet St. More information about NEWRA can be found at www.NEWRA.org. A pdf version of the agenda is available here.

Community Event Notices

NEWRA Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee Agenda for January 24, 2012

The North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association’s Zoning, Licensing and Construction (ZLC) Committee will meet this Tuesday evening, January 24.  NEWRA meetings are open, and all North End/Waterfront residents are invited to participate in these important neighborhood discussions.     NORTH END/WATERFRONT RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee Meeting Agenda     Tuesday, January 24, 2012, 7:00 PM Mariners Read More…

Real Estate

Residents’ Association (NEWRA) Streamlines Zoning & Licensing Review Process

Members of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association, NEWRA, voted unanimously, 28-0, to revise their procedure for reviewing zoning and licensing applications. The discussion of the new policy took place at this month’s membership meeting, held on January 12, 2012 at the Nazzaro Community Center. As a result of the change in policy, NEWRA’s Read More…

Business Community Real Estate

Residents’ Association Supports Tattooing at Boston Barber Shop on Salem Street

The Residents’ Association, NEWRA, voted 21-8 in support of zoning relief at 113-113A Salem Street, Boston Barber Company, Robert DelloRusso, for conditional use to add a tattoo artist and tanning booths to the existing barber shop/salon. NEWRA’s support of tattooing and tanning at the barber shop adds to that of the Neighborhood Council, NEWNC, where Read More…

Business Community Photos & Videos Real Estate

Video: Trinity Financial Presents Bulfinch Triangle’s “One Canal” Without Supermarket

Sarah Barnat of Trinity Financial Inc. presented the developer’s plan for “One Canal,” an apartment rental complex to the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association, NEWRA, on December 8, 2011. In addition to 320 luxury apartments, the building will include approximately 21,300 square feet of ground-floor retail space. The parcel runs along N. Washington Street, Read More…

Community Real Estate

NEWRA Narrowly Votes in Favor of Residential Conversions at Former Tecce’s Properties

Attorney Daniel Toscano presents zoning relief requests on behalf of Michele Holdings LLC. The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association, NEWRA, voted 15 in support and 13 in opposition of the zoning relief requested by Michele Holdings LLC for 3 properties on N. Washington and Cooper Streets. Using a majority rules system, NEWRA will write Read More…

Business Community Food & Drink Government

North End Chamber of Commerce To Discuss Concerns; Residents’ Association Responds

The North End Chamber of Commerce (NECC) is meeting today in a members-only session with local officials to advocate for open restaurant/bar/cafe windows past 11:00 pm, sidewalk furniture and to oppose current requirements for multiple presentations to neighborhood groups on zoning and licensing issues. In advance of the meeting, the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Read More…

Community Food & Drink Real Estate

NEWRA Supports Requests by G’Vanni’s on Little Prince St. and Bricco on Hanover St.

Two neighborhood restaurants, Bricco on Hanover St. and G’Vanni’s on little Prince St., received support for licensing and zoning applications at this week’s meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). Pellino’s Restaurant, formerly G’Vanni’s, at 2A Prince St. has filed with the Licensing Board to transfer an existing beer and wine license Read More…

Food & Drink

Alcohol Licensing Update for North End / Waterfront from NEWRA’s ZLC Committee

At last week’s meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) meeting, an update on licensing issues in the neighborhood was presented by Zoning, Licensing & Construction Committee co-chair, David Kubiak. A written report, customarily prepared by the ZLC Committee, is available at www.NEWRA.org. Highlights include: The old Hot Tomatoes Restaurant at 261 Read More…

Business Community Government People

NEWRA Elects Officers at Annual Meeting; Stephanie Hogue Re-Elected President

The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) re-elected Henchman Street resident, Stephanie Hogue, for a second term as President of the organization at this week’s Annual Meeting held on October 13, 2011. Long-term NEWRA executive Victor Brogna is stepping down as Vice-President and the position is currently vacant. New to the executive ranks is Read More…

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Consolidated North End Board for License & Zoning Presentations Discussed at Neighborhood Council

Video: Open Discussion / Comment period at the October 12, 2011 meeting of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council. Video index: 00:00 Trash: How should enforcement be targeting trash violations in the North End? 03:30 Zoning & Licensing Presentations: Instead of licensing and zoning applicants presenting at three neighborhood meetings, should one combined board Read More…