At its December monthly meeting, the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association voted 46-11 to support a zoning variance for Damian Szary at 112 Prince St. As part of an ongoing renovation, Szary is looking to expand the first floor unit into the basement and increase the living space by 265 square feet. The added space will Read More…
With a vote of 49 against and 10 in favor, the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) opposed the pending live entertainment application at Ristorante Lucia. Attorney Michael Overson represented Donato Frattaroli who was visiting Italy, in part to deliver funds raised for earthquake victims. The application was for 1 vocalist, 2 instruments and a comedian Read More…
The North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) is having their December meeting on Thursday, December 10th. The agenda is shown below and also available at www.newra.org. There will also be holiday refreshments at the end of the meeting. NEWRA Membership Drive – This is also the time of year that NEWRA is having its annual membership Read More…
Owner Donato Frattaroli of Ristorante Lucia at 415 Hanover St. presented with his attorney, Michael Overson, at the November 24th NEWRA Zoning, Licensing and Construction (ZLC) committee meeting. Frattaroli has a live entertainment application pending for two instruments, one vocalist and a comedian in the basement portion of his 3-story restaurant on Hanover Street. The Read More…
Damian Szary presented at the NEWRA Zoning, Licensing & Construction Committee meeting to describe the zoning variance he is seeking for 112 Prince Street. Szary, a former North End resident, recently bought the building from long-term owners and plans to live in the top unit. The other units will be sold as condos or rented Read More…
NEWRA Joint Meeting Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee Executive Committee TUESDAY, November 24, 2009, 7:00 PM The Pilot House, 2 Atlantic Avenue Meeting Agenda ZLC Committee (7:00 PM – 7:20 PM) 112 Prince St., Damian Szary (building owner) is seeking a zoning variance for floor-area ratio to expand the first floor unit into the basement Read More…
The North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association invited Peter Gori from the Boston Redevelopment Authority to talk about the planned changes for Cross Street’s sidewalk reconfiguration. John Romano also assisted Mr. Gori from MassDOT’s perspective which owns these properties. MassDOT (Mass. Dept of Transportation) is the new combined organization that absorbed MassPike and other state transportation agencies). Gori explained Read More…
In a very close vote, the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted 23 to 21 against a zoning application that would turn a 5 unit building into 8 smaller units.The application is by Peter McGinnis for his planned renovation at 16 Hull Street. The vote contrasts with the supportive vote (5-2) by the neighborhood council Read More…
North End/Waterfront residents took their turn last night on the Boston political scene in a special gathering to “Meet the City Council Candidates.” Both District 1 candidates, Sal LaMattina and Chris Kulikowski, attended along with six of the eight At-Large candidates. Next Tuesday, November 3rd is the General Election for Boston’s Mayor and City Council. Read More…
Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association Meeting Agenda Tuesday, October 27, 2009, 7:00 PM The Pilot House, 2 Atlantic Avenue Zoning and Licensing Applications 7:00 PM – 7:20 PM 16 Hull St., Peter McGinnis (owner), has filed an application seeking Board of Appeal approval to change use from 5 residential units to Read More…
NEWRA’s Clean Streets Committee is asking residents and merchants to send in the following letter in support of the Green Ticket Bill to our State representatives. The Green Ticket Bill is an important step in improving the trash problem in the neighborhood.
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Here is a summary of the House Bill #3588 (Green Ticket Bill) and testimony from the City’s Inspectional Service Department (ISD) that explains why the bill is so important. House Bill #3588 is anticipated to be favorably voted out of Committee but still has a bit to go.
The Clean Streets Committee of NEWRA keeps plugging away at the near insurmountable problems of trash and rats in the North End. Tuesday’s well-attended meeting brought a mix of old timers and newcomers, along with the Chamber of Commerce and neighborhood representatives City Councilor Sal LaMattina and State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz. The quantity and placement Read More…