North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) www.NEWRA.org Zoning, Licensing & Construction Committee Meeting Tuesday, April 27, 2010, 7:00 PM, The Pilot House, 2 Atlantic Avenue Zoning and Licensing Applications 7:00 PM – 7:15 PM Caffe Graffiti, 64 Cross Street, Luigi DeMarco, has applied to the Licensing Board to amend the restaurant’s existing malt and wine with Read More…
North End residents were told to expect an immediate improvement in the cleanliness of the neighborhood’s streets at this week’s meeting of the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). Pulling together city agencies, District 1 City Councilor Salvatore LaMattina announced an extensive new street cleaning program that starts Monday, April 12th. Here are the highlights: The Read More…
NORTH END / WATERFRONT RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION Thursday, April 8, 2010 7:00 PM Nazzaro Center 30 North Bennet Street April Meeting Agenda Reports 7:00 PM – 7:15 PM • President’s Report • Reports from City Hall: – Nicole Leo, Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services – Kathy Carangelo-McIsaac, Councilor Sal LaMattina’s Office • Membership Committee • Clean Read More…
March is the time of year when the North End/Waterfront streets are the dirtiest. Street cleaning does not start until April 1st so all the trash from the winter is blowing around with no snow to hide it all. Attendees at this month’s NEWRA Clean Streets Committee agreed that the streets look pretty bad. No one is more frustrated by Read More…
North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) will hold its March monthly meeting on Thursday, March 11th at 7:00 pm at the Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet Street. March Meeting Agenda Reports 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM • President’s Report • Reports from City Hall: – Nicole Leo, Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services – Kathy Read More…
Here are the highlights from the February 12th North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) meeting. State Representative Aaron Michlewitz announced that Governor Patrick signed the Green Ticket Bill into law. This issue was the subject of his maiden speech in the State House of Representatives. NEWRA’s Clean Streets committee, along with Councilor Sal LaMattina, strongly supported Read More…
There will be a special North End historical photo presentation at Thursday’s February 11th North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) meeting. Vito Aluia, North End resident and local history buff, will present his slideshow of historical North End photographs. Enjoy a historical “tour” of our neighborhood without having to go out in the cold. The regular meeting Read More…
North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association Zoning, Licensing & Construction Committee Meeting Tuesday, January 26, 2010 7:00 pm The Pilot House, 2 Atlantic Avenue Zoning and Licensing Applications 7:00 PM – 7:15 PM Quick updates on several planned construction projects and license applications in the neighborhood. 7:15 PM – 7:30 PM 75 Commercial Street, Segway Tours, Allan Read More…
In a vote of 36-7, the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA.org) voted to support the zoning change application for Ed Gates at 93 Charter Street. Ed Gates purchased 93 Charter St in June 2009 and plans to live in the upper floors after renovating the unoccupied property. The property is zoned for four residential units, Read More…
City tax officials presented at the January 14th North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) meeting regarding the recent increase in the property tax. Representing the City’s assessing department were John Tagliatella and Richard Cohen. The department recently revalued 146,000 parcels including 56,000 condos as it does once every three years. The assessment of property was driven Read More…
North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association Date: Thursday, January 14, 2010 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Nazzaro Center 30 North Bennet Street January Meeting Agenda Reports 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM • President’s Report • Reports from City Hall: – Nicole Leo, Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services – Kathy Carangelo-McIsaac, Councilor Sal LaMattina’s Office • Membership Committee • Read More…
In response to proposed sidewalk changes on Cross St., the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association has sent a 5 page comment letter to Peter Gori, Sr. Manager at the Boston Redevelopment Authority and William Tuttle, Deputy Director of Real Estate at MassDOT. A few excerpts: “We continue to believe that public safety, especially pedestrian safety, is Read More…